ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor, analyze and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to direct material procurement and inbound freight ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis of supply chain activities, decisions and strategies to assess the financial impact – E.g. Purchase Price Variance; Hold Report; Steel hedging; Pre-buys etc.
• Analyze pricing changes, standard vs current costs to ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and price variances.
• Support Annual Operating Plan development and forecasting activities
• Support continuous improvement projects and cost reduction efforts related to Blue Bird supply chain.
• Collaborate with SCM and support the development & implementation of should-cost models, sourcing targets and make vs buy templates.
• Prepare timely reports and presentations to finance and purchasing management highlighting key financial insights

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to reconcile large data sets and intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence reporting tools
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex data to a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Continuously perform to high ethical standards and those established from an Internal Controls/Legal perspective.
• The candidate must have intermediate to advanced skills in Excel; BI reporting tools and the ability to reconcile large data dets.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or related field)
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum travel

WORK CONDITIONS:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office and manufacturing facility environment
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Required wearing of appropriate PPE
• Frequent computer and telephone use
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

 

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

 

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.  We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  

 

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.