Logistics and Purchase Controller - ISEA

Dear Colleagues,

We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Purchase and Logistics Controller – ISEA position. This position will be at level 4A based in Pune and will report to Finance and Controlling, Finance and Controlling.

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company sustainable and competitive business excellence.

 SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms. About the organization: www.skf.com/in

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow. 

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

Job Title:         Logistics and Purchase Controller – India and South-East Asia

Reports To:      Operations Controller – India and South-East Asia

Role Type:       Team Handling

Location:         Pune

• Key purpose of the job

A Supply Chain Finance role leading the Controlling & Reporting activities to support financial planning, analysis and decision-making across India and South-East Asia Operations for SKF India (Industrial). This role bridges finance and operations, ensuring that supply chain activities align with business objectives and deliver cost efficiency for Logistics, Purchase and Demand Chain (L&DC) for Domestic and Imported manufactured Products.

•  Profile of the job holder/key requirements

• CA / CA- Inter / ICWA / MBA in Finance with 7 to 10 years of post-qualification experience. Diploma in Inventory and Warehouse management; Supply Chain Finance; Data Analytics would be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in Financial Planning and Global reporting
• Strong working experience on MS Office and good understanding of finance systems (mainly SAP ERP)
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders across Cross Functional Teams
• Ability to independently handle / manage day-to-day tasks

• Key Responsibilities

An individual contributor role to manage day-to-day Controlling and Reporting Responsibilities of all Logistics, Purchase & Demand Chain activities in line with India and Corporate (Group) requirements.

Controlling Responsibilities

• Partner with L&DC, Purchase and Operations teams to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Responsible for driving cost efficiency and cost savings projects within L&DC environment.
• Monitor inventory, logistics and procurement expenses to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Provide clear insights into various cost drivers and continuously monitor to ensure overall cost is minimized.
• Develop and maintain cost models, budgets and forecasts for L&DC units and work with various stakeholders to minimize costs
• Develop an accurate cost re-charge mechanism to various business units
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and internal controls
• Controlling Governance - Respond to queries from Group and other stakeholders and provide timely and accurate information
• Cost Project Validation & Controls - Streamline activities and work on improvement projects in line with required KPIs

Accounting and Reporting Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting - Lead the month-end activities related to financial reviews, accruals and data submission to Finance Accounting teams.
• Data Analysis and Expense Validation - Responsible for driving data validation, timely processing of all Expenses /Purchase requisitions
• Cost Bucketing and Apportionment - Timely and accurate allocation of all costs; Share information to all stakeholders within Business units and factories
• Periodic Reporting - Update specified modules in SKF systems, both monthly and periodic modules as per the India and Group timelines
• MIS Ownership - Support the L&DC and Purchase teams including Factory warehouses/DCs, in all necessary activities and provide related data as required from time to time

•   Key interfaces

• L&DC Team
• Purchase Team
• Factory Operations Team
• Controlling and Finance

Interested candidate/s can share their resume to Supriya.Joshi@skf.com