Medline Industries - Rialto, CA
posted 2 months ago
This position will partner with the Operations team in the West region from a financial analysis capacity. The role is expected to work closely with the Regional Operations VP, branch leaders, and transportation leaders to analyze and investigate complex information reported in the internal financial statements and other periodic financial reports. A deep understanding of the distribution center process flow is essential, as the candidate will need to articulate how specific actions influence financial results. The individual will maintain regional financial forecast models and collaborate with branch and transportation leaders to improve accuracy and drive performance. The candidate will analyze and communicate financial results and performance KPIs to regional leadership, identifying high and low performing areas while discussing performance drivers and future forecast expectations. They will partner with distribution center leaders to maintain an accurate rolling forecast as well as annual plan and quarterly outlook submissions. Understanding key initiatives within the distribution center and how they will be reflected financially is crucial. The role also involves ensuring forecast expectations are accurately reflected in Anaplan and providing financial decision support through NPV/ROI analysis and scenario modeling for proposed investments, projects, or new business initiatives. Recommendations will be provided to regional leadership based on these analyses. Building meaningful relationships with team members across all areas of the distribution center is vital, as is the ability to articulate clearly how specific events and actions impact financial results. The candidate will ensure accuracy in the region's financial results and reporting, collaborating with Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, and other Operations teams to ensure data integrity. Continuous improvement will be driven by creating new analyses and innovating on current metrics and reporting. Proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel functionality will be necessary to interpret large quantities of data and provide meaningful analysis. The role may require travel within the West region as needed, estimated at around 15%.