Manager Supply Chain Finance

Title: Manager Finance Supply ChainLocation: Eagle, IDJob Requisition ID: Req-272237Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. 

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

The Manager, Supply Chain Finance is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities supporting the Global Supply Chain organization. This role partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Plant Finance, and Corporate Finance to monitor financial and operational performance, explain key business drivers, and support informed decision-making. The position coordinates financial inputs for the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts, prepares monthly performance reporting, analyzes inventory and inflation, and provides financial modeling and analytical support for operational initiatives. The Manager translates complex financial and operational information into clear insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for management.

Job Description

·       Assist in coordinating the Supply Chain annual operating plan and monthly forecast processes, including collecting, validating, and consolidating inputs and assumptions in planning and reporting systems.

·       Prepare and maintain monthly Supply Chain forecasts that reflect current performance, demand, production, procurement, logistics, inventory, and cost expectations.

·       Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual results against forecast, plan, and prior year. Identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and give Finance and Supply Chain management clear recommendations and follow-up actions.

·       Prepare monthly financial reporting and business review materials, including management, executive, and earnings reporting, that combine financial and operational results into a clear narrative with accurate commentary.

·       Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Production Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Plant Finance, and Corporate Finance to understand performance drivers, improve plan and forecast accuracy, and resolve discrepancies in time to meet reporting deadlines.

·       Provide financial support for inventory planning and performance, including inventory levels, value, trends, days inventory outstanding, and working capital impacts.

·       Work with Procurement and operational teams to analyze external and internal cost inflation, quantify the financial impact, and include approved assumptions in plans and forecasts.

·       Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecast accuracy, data quality, controls, and processes.

·       Ensure analyses and reporting comply with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting requirements.

·       Manage multiple recurring and ad hoc assignments accurately and on time.

·       Provide analytical support for operational projects, cost initiatives, and productivity opportunities.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

·  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.

·  MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

Skills and Experience:

·  Seven or more years of progressive experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, supply chain finance, accounting, or a related field.

·  Experience supporting annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, financial reporting, variance analysis, and management presentations.

·  Experience in a supply chain, manufacturing and operations planning environment preferred.

·  Strong financial modeling, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.

·  Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and communicate clear conclusions and recommendations.

·  Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial controls, planning processes, and management reporting.

·  Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·  Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

·  Ability to collaborate effectively with Plant Finance, Procurement, Operations, Production Planning, Logistics, and Corporate Finance.

·  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.

·  Experience with planning and consolidation systems; experience with SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or a comparable application is preferred.

·  Experience with SAP, enterprise planning systems, business intelligence tools, or multidimensional reporting applications preferred.

·  High attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of broader financial and operational objectives.

Physical Environment/Demands:

·  Some travel may be required

·  Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

·  Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

·  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 

·  Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday

·  Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 01/12/2027

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $117,060.00 - $175,600.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law