Financial Procurement Analyst
Russell Stover Chocolates, Kansas City, MO, United States
Overview
At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs. We work with values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Russell Stover is a leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands are found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts.
Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy.
Role Summary
Procurement Analyst
will support the Procurement team by delivering financial insights, managing reporting cycles, building data models, dashboards, inventory and forecasting tools. The role requires deep experience in commodity-driven businesses, understanding market volatility, cost drivers and margin optimization, and their impact on overall business profitability. The analyst will be a key partner to the VP of Sourcing with frequent collaboration with the Director of Finance Operations and occasional engagement with C-Suite leaders.
Responsibilities
Develop COGS simulation tools and predictive modeling / scenario-based commodity price forecasts
PPV analysis and root cause validation with sourcing leaders
Inventory reporting (Raw Materials and Packaging)
Perform COGS analytics and internal benchmarking across sister companies, external partners and markets
Evaluate and report hard and soft cost savings, cost avoidance and cash flow improvements
Lead the payment term improvement roadmap in collaboration with Sourcing Managers
Lead the monthly validation of actual cost savings, projected savings, and cash flow improvement initiatives
Manage procurement (including third-party manufacturing) financial reporting cycles including price forecasting, budget and monthly actuals, and PPV forecasts
Evaluate and generate consolidated raw material and packaging spend forecast and prepare supporting analysis
Tariff analysis and exposure based on origin source
Perform quarterly financial risk reporting and coordinate with sourcing leaders to address high risk suppliers
Procurement and Plant Visit Responsibilities
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Agriculture, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in commodity forecasting and risk assessment
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and financial tools is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams
Experience with SAP and PowerBI
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Results-oriented with a strong drive to meet objectives
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries
Solid understanding of procurement processes and key financial performance indicators (KPIs)
At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
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At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs. We work with values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Russell Stover is a leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands are found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts.
Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy.
Role Summary
Procurement Analyst
will support the Procurement team by delivering financial insights, managing reporting cycles, building data models, dashboards, inventory and forecasting tools. The role requires deep experience in commodity-driven businesses, understanding market volatility, cost drivers and margin optimization, and their impact on overall business profitability. The analyst will be a key partner to the VP of Sourcing with frequent collaboration with the Director of Finance Operations and occasional engagement with C-Suite leaders.
Responsibilities
Develop COGS simulation tools and predictive modeling / scenario-based commodity price forecasts
PPV analysis and root cause validation with sourcing leaders
Inventory reporting (Raw Materials and Packaging)
Perform COGS analytics and internal benchmarking across sister companies, external partners and markets
Evaluate and report hard and soft cost savings, cost avoidance and cash flow improvements
Lead the payment term improvement roadmap in collaboration with Sourcing Managers
Lead the monthly validation of actual cost savings, projected savings, and cash flow improvement initiatives
Manage procurement (including third-party manufacturing) financial reporting cycles including price forecasting, budget and monthly actuals, and PPV forecasts
Evaluate and generate consolidated raw material and packaging spend forecast and prepare supporting analysis
Tariff analysis and exposure based on origin source
Perform quarterly financial risk reporting and coordinate with sourcing leaders to address high risk suppliers
Procurement and Plant Visit Responsibilities
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Agriculture, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in commodity forecasting and risk assessment
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and financial tools is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams
Experience with SAP and PowerBI
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Results-oriented with a strong drive to meet objectives
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries
Solid understanding of procurement processes and key financial performance indicators (KPIs)
At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr