ABOUT ROLAND FOODS

Roland Foods, LLC, based in New York City, is an importer and distributor of high-quality specialty food products from more than 60 countries. Founded in Paris in 1934 and established in the U.S. in 1939, the Company provides customers with exceptional specialty foods, primarily offered under the Roland brand. The company has a national presence in the foodservice, retail, and industrial channels as well as international sales in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Roland Foods’ dedication to providing quality and consistency has made it a leader among food importers and suppliers. The Roland brand is synonymous with quality and authenticity for the consumer and chef alike.


ABOUT THE ROLE

Roland Foods is seeking a Supply Chain Finance Analyst who will be responsible for forecasting, planning, variance analyses and business-critical reporting to meet the needs of the Operations team at Roland Foods. The ideal candidate has experience in financial planning and analysis or other business analytics roles, as this role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills.  This role reports directly to Roland Foods’ COO and collaborates closely with Roland Foods corporate FP&A team as well as many other departments.  They will be responsible for 1) developing and owning the analytical framework for budgeting/forecasting all expenditures managed by supply chain, 2) creating reporting to understand variances against the budget and forecasts, and 3) selectively digging further to understand the operational drivers of those variances, proposing solutions to improve performance.  The successful candidate will be eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate impressive attention to detail.

As a response to the pandemic, Roland Foods office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.


RESPONSIBITILIES

  • Serve as the go-to resource for Roland Foods’ COO for all things related to the financial performance of Supply Chain
  • Develop and own forecasting models for Supply Chain’s expenditures, including product costs, tariffs and duties, facilities, warehousing, import freight and domestic freight
  • Analyze historical spend data to inform future forecasts, and partner with the functional teams within Operations to refine assumptions
  • Partner with Roland Foods’ corporate FP&A team to incorporate Supply Chain’s forecast into the company’s overall financial plan
  • Create Supply Chain financial reporting to understand variances vs. budgets, forecasts and historical performance
  • Perform deeper analysis on notable variances of monthly performance vs. forecast or prior periods
  • Leverage financial analysis to identify and recommend operational solutions to improve financial performance, such as reducing costs, growing sales, or streamlining process
  • Perform additional quantitative analyses in support of Operations strategic objectives, such as supporting analysis of productivity projects, RFPs, or capital investments.


 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (FP&A, supply chain, logistics, etc.) with evidence of strong quantitative and analytic skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required. Highly proficient Excel skills a must.
  • Proficiency in Tableau and SQL a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to summarize data and identify important trends within a short timeline.
  • Must be able to manage multiple processes and projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and work cross-functionally.
  • Experience in food and beverage industry a plus.


Founded by immigrants, Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together.  All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

Roland Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Roland Foods considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Roland Foods is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfoods.com.

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