Logistics Controller

Position Type: Seasonal/Temporary
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Manage the financial reporting, budgeting and financial analysis of Logistics operations. Provide leadership to implement programs that support the Customer 1^st and Associate 1^st Strategy. Role model and demonstrate the company�s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the financial reporting and analysis of all Logistics operations and results to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities.
• Direct all budgeting activity for Logistics field and administrative operations.
• Monitor division financial results against budgets and division glide paths.
• Advise the executive management group of implications of past and forecasted results on divisions financial plans and Customer 1^st strategy.
• Direct Logistics capital spending function, including responsibility for financial analysis and presentation of spending requests to Capital Committee.
• Participate as active member of Logistics senior management team in strategy development, operations management and ownership of expected results.
• Provide guidance to senior Logistics management on appropriate financial strategies and tactics, insuring adherence to all appropriate financial policies and procedures.
• Manage the Logistics field financial organization to provide appropriate support to field operating directors/managers.
• Communication of Logistics financial information to Logistics management, corporate senior management, retail division management and external service providers.
• Interact with Real Estate and Facility Engineering departments for project submission approvals.
• Maintain control environment that supports complete and accurate financial reporting, including support and execution of controls identified as key purposes of Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Develop and support relationships with respective accounting service center.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor�s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• 10 years of management and accounting experience
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Extensive working knowledge of accounting systems and policies
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills
• Ability to manage a team and multiple projects
• Strong technical skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate and maintain professionalism in working with company executives and senior management
• Ability to lead projects and work with contacts outside the department and company

ˆAbility to travel independently

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Extensive working knowledge of Kroger systems and accounting policies
• Division or Corporate accounting department experience
• Capital management experience a plus

• Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
  Required Travel: [[req_reqTravel]]
  Required Certifications/Licenses: None
  Position Type: Full-Time
   

  Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more than 368,000 Associates across 34 states and the District of Columbia. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

   

  Company Overview
  The Kroger Co. is the largest traditional grocer in the country with 82B in revenue and 328,000 associates. The company operates 2,476 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 779 convenience stores, 393 fine jewelry stores and 737 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. The Company also operates 41 food processing plants in the U.S.
  
  Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Kroger Co. focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves.

   

   

   Posting Notes:  TX || Beaumont || 3965 Dowlen Rd || 77706 || Kroger Manufacturing || [[mfield2]] || Advertising & Marketing; Capital Management || Seasonal/Temporary || Exempt || Full-Time