
Director, Supply Chain Finance
Premier Nutrition, Emeryville, CA, United States
We’re looking for people who embody the challenger mindset. Challengers don’t wait for perfect conditions; they take smart, calculated risks, move early, and learn by doing, even with imperfect information. They understand that the cost of standing still is often greater than the risk of acting.
We also know that bold moves are strongest when made together. At PNC, we question assumptions, push ideas further, hold each other to high standards and believe that cooperation, respectful communication, and having fun are critical to our success.
Position: Director, Supply Chain Finance
Location: Emeryville, CA
Job Id: 206
# of Openings: 1
The role you’re interested in…
The Director, Supply Chain Finance will be a key Finance co‑pilot to Supply Chains leadership to enable near and long‑term profitable growth. Responsibilities include acting as a strategic partner by developing, implementing, and delivering “best‑in‑class” supply chain financial analytics to support key planning, forecasting and reporting activities (across sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics). This role will possess exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial topics and translate findings into actionable recommendations – bringing strong commercial insights and a deep understanding of the business environment. This role will report to the VP Finance and develop, coach, and mentor two direct reports.
Running the Play: 35% of Time
- Develop Supply Chains financial plans/forecasts and drive reporting/analytics to enable near‑and long‑term enterprise‑wide strategic/financial objectives
- Co‑pilot with Ops Leadership & cross‑functional teams through IBP (Integrated Business Planning) cycle
- Calculate, consolidate and communicate ongoing Operations outlook and risks/opportunities
- Develop, support, and track productivity initiatives
Analyze, Synthesize, Translate: 35% of Time
- Provide analytics across sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics – from volume/rate/mix variances vs Plan/Forecast to forward outlook and sensitivities
- Maintain and leverage broad‑business knowledge and deep financial expertise to connect the dots, shape the narrative & develop the materials to drive the right conversation – from commodities/raw materials outlook and hedge strategies to production and logistics challenges/opportunities
Partner to Build the Future: 30% of Time
- Develop assumptions, models, and scenarios to influence key decisions while driving a risk‑intelligent culture
- Develop dig sites and strategies for variance/risk mitigation & opportunity realization
- Provide key cost inputs for new product development initiatives
- Support long‑range planning initiatives such as network capacity expansion, margin management/productivity, digital transformation, and supplier partnerships
What are we looking for?
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 10+ years of Supply Chain Finance experience, ideally within the Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
Skills
- Highly skilled in Operations Finance and demonstrated success in building strong strategic partnerships
- Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
- At ease presenting key results verbally, in writing and visually to a larger audience
- Effective in management meetings: clearly outlines purpose, keeps participants engaged, communicates follow‑ups
- Agile in Excel, NetSuite, and PowerPoint. Experience with Adaptive, o9, Blue Planner, Tableau a plus
The 5 capabilities or mindsets most relevant to this role
- Strategic thinker and channel strategist
- Growth‑oriented, self‑motivated and opportunity seeker
- Relationship builder and motivator
- Agile learner and problem‑solver
You will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if…
- You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work culture
- You enjoy making people‑centric decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities for the business or team
- You are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work
- You can be friendly, vulnerable, and self‑deprecating in one moment, and deal with a challenging, delicate people‑related matter as a professional in the next
- You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive positive incremental business growth for the company
- You see challenges as opportunities for growth
This may not be your ideal next career move if…
- You like a lot of structure, rules, and uniformity
- You like order, hierarchy, command, and control management
- You want to build lots of processes, systems, governance, or policies
- Dealing with ambiguity or experimentation is not your jam
- You try to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over email or instant messaging
- You like managing from behind your computer and demonstrating excellence through email
- You tend to chase whatever shiny object presents itself during the day even if not strategic
Benefits
- Generous paid family leave regardless of gender
- Free lunches, shakes & snacks to fuel your collaboration
- Dogs in the office
- Celebrations of our culture of belonging
We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
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