Meaningful Work From Day One

This position is responsible for oversight and performance of varied areas of commercial

planning, procurement, analysis, reporting, and training for the region/group. Specifically, this

position will be the local representative for Spend Management (Coupa/MRM). This position will

work closely with US/Canada group/region budget owners, finance, external partners, accounting,

IT, Global Business Services (i.e. Corporate Coupa / MRM Process Owners). This position will drive

compliance in the area of spend management and will work with teams to promote standardized

processes, efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Can Expect

• Region/Group Leader for Spend Management including Coupa and MRM
• Spend Management training resource for region/group
• Responsible for the accurate operation and utilization of Coupa and MRM
• Provide assistance to SFA on the following (as needed):
• Region/Group business planning/projection process for brand expense
• Monthly brand expense accrual process ensuring accurate reflection of spend activity
• Preparation of journal entries
• Monthly reporting for brand expense trackers
• Manage region/group purchase and internal orders for proper reflection in financial records
• Serve as a resource for region/group to resolve issues related to customer invoices, bill backs, netting, and related customer account reconciliations.
• Responsible for planning/reconciliation of distributor investment funds (where applicable).
• Facilitate the efficient invoice workflow for region
• Assists region/group on spend management reporting
• Monitor the Coupa and MRM tools for region/group, and ensure effective use and implementation.
• Responsible for annual region/group Spend Management training as well as on-boarding new employees for respective region/group.
• Partner with internal commercial budget owners on proper accounting of spend activities and identifying/resolving inaccurate charges in promotional spend activity.
• Interacts with Corporate IT / Global Business Services to resolve system issues and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with central Global Business Services on activities / projects.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and partners, both internal and external.
• Coordinate with all regions and GBS to identify opportunities for savings, and provide input on process improvement for planning/procuring goods/services.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, or a related field, combined with 2 – 4 years of related work experience; or 9 or more years relevant work experience
• Demonstrated analytical/mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated organization, prioritization, and initiative skills in working with multiple projects
• Knowledge of computer operation and use, with ability to learn systems, including demonstrated competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google and Outlook
• Demonstrated oral communication skills; ability to formulate response to detailed questions in representing corporate policy/practice within function, comfortable presenting information to internal audiences.
• Strong relationship management and development skills, ability to work with and influence others at varying levels.
• Demonstrated written communication skills; ability to compose final draft memos/project reports
• Personal honesty and integrity

What Makes You Unique

• Invoicing experience is preferred
• Proficiency with systems SAP and Coupa