Job Description
Supply Chain Cost Optimization
Develop and oversee cost improvement initiatives across manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and distribution.
Establish frameworks to identify, quantify, monitor, and report cost-saving opportunities.
Partner with operations and procurement leaders to evaluate supplier pricing, manufacturing agreements, and cost efficiencies.
Ensure realized savings are accurately reflected in financial results and profitability reporting.
Strategic Financial Analysis & Supply Chain Planning
Provide financial guidance on manufacturing network optimization, sourcing strategies, logistics, and distribution decisions.
Develop financial models to assess production capacity, supplier alternatives, transportation costs, and operational investments.
Evaluate trade-offs between cost, service levels, inventory, and working capital to support scalable growth.
Support supplier and contract manufacturing negotiations through detailed financial analysis and cost benchmarking.
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for supply chain operations, including cost of goods sold (COGS).
Collaborate with FP&A and Accounting to strengthen financial reporting, inventory valuation, and cost management processes.
Monitor manufacturing and logistics performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
Oversee standard costing methodologies and variance analysis, supporting ongoing improvements to financial systems and reporting capabilities.
Evaluate capital investments and operational initiatives through ROI and financial feasibility analysis.
New Product Development & Profitability
Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial viability of new product launches and innovation initiatives.
Lead product costing, margin assessments, and financial approvals throughout the product development lifecycle.
Provide recommendations to support pricing strategies, product profitability, and portfolio optimization.
Product Mix & Margin Analysis
Develop detailed SKU-level profitability reporting, incorporating manufacturing, freight, and landed costs.
Analyze product mix changes and their impact on gross margin and overall financial performance.
Identify margin improvement opportunities and collaborate with commercial and operational teams to implement solutions.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior executives and operational leadership.
Build strong relationships across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations.
Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and greater financial visibility throughout the organization.
Lead and develop finance talent while fostering a collaborative, analytical, and results-oriented culture.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant exposure to supply chain finance, manufacturing finance, or operations finance.
Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), beauty, personal care, or related manufacturing industries strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of COGS, inventory accounting, standard costing, cost variance analysis, and supply chain financial performance.
Demonstrated success driving cost optimization initiatives and improving operational profitability.
Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing cross-functional business decisions.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment while balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP or comparable ERP experience preferred.
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary and annual performance-based bonus Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays Hybrid work schedule (in office Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Job Summary
Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector: Supply Chain Sales Forecast
Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location: New York
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Marlee Greene
Job Reference: JN-102026-7136847
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$190,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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