Cost Accounting Manager Salary in Irving, TX

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.Finance Manager - TransportationThis position will provide financial support to our Transportation Department. The Finance Manager - Transportation will report to the AVP of FP&A and is responsible for financial planning activities (annual budgeting, forecasting) for our Transportation department. This position will assist with the day-to-day operations and work closely with the Sr. Leaders within our Transportation Organization to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of the financial dataResponsibilitiesCore planning activities will include budgeting, forecasting and value-added analysis for the supported organizationsUtilize budget and forecasting tools to provide improved visibility and accuracy of business projectionsManage P&L actual/budget/forecast variance analysis during the monthly/quarterly close process and advise on results to assist in effective business managementWork with transportation leadership to identify and systemically eliminate cost irregularitiesWork to continually enhance the transportation Order to Cash process to included invoice timeliness and accrual accuracySupport with executive presentations for business updatesDevelop and track key performance metrics and dashboardsDevelop a deep understanding of market trends and patterns and drive business changed based on gained insightAssist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned by Finance management QualificationsBachelor's degree or Master's Degree, Required5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or transportation analysis role, RequiredAdvanced user of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Blue Yonder (or other TMS)GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

? Who We AreImagine working in a place where continuous improvement and innovation is celebrated and rewarded; where fast-paced, high-impact teams come together to positively drive results for one of the largest & most iconic brands in the world.As the only rapidly growing retailer, you may know us as your friendly neighborhood store. You probably know our familiar name, have seen our pervasive logo, and have tried our highly sought-after products, such as Slurpee® and Big Bite®. "Brain Freeze" is a 7-Eleven registered trademark for our 53-year old Slurpee® and with over 77,000 stores globally (more than any other retailer or food service provider), we sell over 14 million a month.But there's a lot more to our story and much more left to be written. We are transforming our business, ensuring we are customer obsessed and digitally enabled to seamlessly link our brick and mortar stores with digital products and services.At 7-Eleven the entrepreneurial spirit is in our DNA and has been ever since our inception 90+ years ago. It's what drove us to invent the convenience industry in 1927 by envisioning how a simple ice dock could provide household staples such as milk and eggs to better serve the needs of our customers.Today we are redefining convenience and the customer experience in big ways...we are fundamentally changing our culture and we want talented, innovative, customer obsessed, and entrepreneurial people like you to come make history with us.? How We LeadAt 7-Eleven we are guided by our Leadership Principles.Be Customer ObsessedBe Courageous with Your Point of ViewChallenge the Status QuoAct Like an EntrepreneurHave an "It Can Be Done" AttitudeDo the Right ThingBe AccountableEach principle has a defined set of behaviors which help guide the 7-Eleven team to Serve Customers and Support Stores.Job Summary? About This OpportunityThe Category Project Analyst will directly support the Sr. Category Manager of Tobacco & OTP, and be primarily responsible for collecting, researching, and analyzing data to support the decision-making process. Responsible for understanding Category Managers' business intent and executing that intent through project work, report building, and gaining expertise in 7-Eleven's proprietary business system.Key Duties And ResponsibilitesSupport the on-going needs of the Cigarette Tobacco/OTP Team, including:Responsible for assigned projects from Sr. CM to scope and understand in advance any proposed program and/or contractual changes by vendors/manufacturers.Interface directly with Operations and/or Field Merchandising leadership to solicit feedback regarding program or executional changes.Track and work with category support/pricing/accounting to track and accelerate closure of open issues with manufacturers/operations raised issues. Accountable to monthly accounting alignment and review to ensure category is on track towards P&L and budget goals.Coordinates with Sr. Category Manager and Category Managers to understand pricing/promotion intent and appropriate KPIs/success measures to build verification reportingCollaborate cross-functionally, and with manufacturer analytics and insights teams to build robust, sustainable reporting and modeling to drive accurate, timely data driven decision making.Develop and update Tobacco/OTP Pricing Models and reports to accommodate any contractual changes, Category Manager strategy shifts, or cost/retail changesExecute analysis to provide recommended selling retails to support external team functions such as New Item setup, Field Operation inquiries and Manufacturer partner retail & promo analysisGenerates and distributes standard category performance reports, inclusive of deriving insights from such data/reporting and building/updating presentations for socializationAd-hoc special projects directly related to the business unit, inclusive of modernization efforts which require collaboration with multiple departments, 3rd party groups, and manufacturerEducation And ExperienceEDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr DegreeYEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: NAYEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: NACERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Click or tap here to enter certifications/licenses required or preferred.Specific Knowledge And SkillsStrong interpersonal, and written communication skills.Familiarity/Exposure to retail operations preferred.Must have the ability to develop and adapt complex pricing models and reports using MS Excel.Competency with both standard and custom Business Intelligence systems, such as Power BI.Prior experience using Excel and Power Point strongly preferred.Project Management/Analyst experience / College education is also strongly preferred.

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience - and we need your help.Work location options: Irving TX; Enon OH? About This OpportunitySales & PlanningDevelop, manage and communicate sales plans for delegated categories and support additional categories as requested to support Senior CM in development of overall category sales plans.Complete entry for national sales planning tool, including de-averaged costs/retail, and new/expanded items/offers.Ensure marketing and POP are developed for all categories as determined by the Senior CM for the monthly sales plan; proof monthly solicitation for accuracy, make recommendations as necessary to support development of regional POP item forecasts.Facilitate vendor meetings and negotiate for delegated categories. Support Product Director and Senior Category Manager on day-to-day activities that include Strategic Pricing team as well as supporting Senior Category Manager in the preparation for and engagement in vendor meetings related to product assortment architecture and cost of goods negotiations.Develop and execute strategic merchandising initiatives such as roles and intents of categories, segmentation and vendor and product specific strategies. Vendor or Supplier Relationships / Supply Chain ManagementOwn and manage vendor relationships for assigned small categories as a primary contact and assist Senior CM in vendor relationships for key national relationships. Collaborate with Logistics, Senior Category Manager to ensure stable supply within the demand chain including close collaboration with Logistics team/partners.Ensure products are delivering on quality/value needs of customers.Negotiate delegated category offers, costs, bill-backs, allowances, terms, co-op media and other related opportunities; coordinate / communicate with Senior Category Manager.Ensure proper information provided for suppliers including product costs, bill-back, allowances, discounts, LDUÆs, routing information, new item set up details and new vendor set up details.Provide forecasting information including initial committed inventories, historic sales, store turns, seasonality, past order frequency and cannibalization for all delegated categories and provide support for categories at request of the Senior CM in conjunction with Merchandiser and Category Specialist.Assortment / Display management (including POP / Customer messaging)Lead national schematics efforts on behalf of the Senior CM. Coordinate with Merchandiser to ensure regional sets are developed and in line with the national strategy. Review strategy and decisions with the Senior CM before implementation.Track all key sales metrics (sales/group/unit/margin) for delegated categories and additional categories as requested.Analyze and share insights with Senior Category Manager, Product Director, Zone Leader and other Operations leadership to driving improved results and enhance understanding of the business.Evaluate SSI and NRIs for further testing or expansion to ensure the optimal recommended assortment.Accountable for optimizing Gross Profit dollars within delegated category role and overall category growth.Conduct ongoing financial analysis of national sets by evaluating product SKU productivity.Develop and oversee in-store testing of potential new products, concepts and promotional activity within delegated categories and assist for other categories as requested. Optimize display management opportunities within assigned category and assigned zones.Support testing activity including preparation/delivering communication materials, tracking of results/feedback to Test areas/stores, verification in stores/Franchise feedbackAssist with integration of roles and intents and segmentation into assortment decisions at the national and regional level. Work with vendors to introduce/expand new/existing items based on store and customer segments while retracting items in under-performing segments to optimize overall assortment.Coordinate SEE vendor sponsorships, samplings, and other events on a national and regional level for categories supported.Rework and troubleshoot outputs (decisions on proposed items, item setup, etc) and handing requests from accounting.Conduit for communicationProvide point-of-view to Operational leadership based on CSA/marketplace understanding; be advocate for customer across the category engage Operations to support.Assist Senior CM in communicate requirements, volume changes/sales plan, other key sales plan information to Division Logistics Manager/Logistics team and coordinate readiness for delivery.Assist the Senior CM in communicating integrated sales plans (national/zone) and ensure comprehensive delivery of necessary facts/data/SOP.Support Merchandiser in the coaching and development of the Operations team regarding best merchandising practices for the category at store level.Education: Bachelors/4 Yr DegreeExperience: 2-5 yrs.Strong analytical skills.Effective communication.Negotiating experience.Understanding of financial methodology to determine costs and to develop annual business plan.Travel as needed.