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HR Solutions Designer
aleja Jana Pawła II 27, Warszawa
Wygasła: 20.04.2024
full-time
umowa o pracę
home office work
specialist (Mid / Regular)
Obowiązki:
Understand and analyze the business needs or challenges
Partner and consult with HR Business Advisors, People Experience, and business leaders to understand needs and align solutions and efforts
Design a solution prototype, validate it with stakeholders, and attain stakeholder approvals
Plan, estimate, and manage resources and the project plan and budget
Closely work with the squad leader to prepare the project roadmap
Break down requirements into clear deliverables that are spread across project sprints
Prioritize the deliverables for each release to maximize the value delivered with each release/launch
Provide regular project updates to the stakeholders and project sponsors
Identify necessary adjustments to the plan based on the stakeholders' feedback
Prepare the project documentation, like toolkits and training material
Work closely with the enablement team to prepare for solution delivery and identify any prerequisites, i.e., change management/communication/ training materials
Continuously run retrospectives to improve team effectiveness
Research and incorporate best practices and ideas from the industry and other disciplines
Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing (3rd Party & IC; PO & NONPO)
Ensure invoices are ready for payment including monitoring approvals outstanding
Ensure custom documents are fully collected and aligned with custom audit requirements in cooperation with logistics department (applicable for DACH region only)
Ensure daily generic mailboxes review for timely internal & external vendor communication
Perform supplier reconciliation
Perform AP balance confirmation with 3rd party and IC affiliates
Perform monthly account payable reconciliation
Maintain GR/IR bookings
Support to wider Finance team when required
Support annual audit
Provide cover during staff member’s absence resulting from vacation, training, sickness
• Accounts receivables – overdue invoices – contact customers to check what needs to be done
• Communication internally to Front End Logistic, Finance, Customer Support or other functional areas to clarify all doubts regarding the offer/project/product
• Quality Field Actions communication and coordination with affected customers
Support for sales:
• Understand customer data (sales volume, frequency of purchase, ….) to predict the trends and customer needs in order to approach them actively (directly or through Sales Representatives)
• Act as a professional and pro-active contact person for Customers
• Maintain good business relations with Customers
• Quotations follow up
• Communication with Channel Partners, sending important information about promotions, issues, quality actions
· Preparing monthly financial accounts and submitting to Corporate including BPC to SAP reconciliation
· Preparing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to US GAAP and MSA Corporate Accounting policy
· Compiling and analyzing business information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions – posting of recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, etc
· Intercompany activities: issuing/posting recharges, maintaining netting process
· Reviewing and processing payroll information received from HR including liaising with HR on new hires, leavers, and changes to benefits
· Owning Balance Sheet accounts of assigned entities including preparation of reconciliations
· Analyzing Cost Centers and supporting budget holders in preparation of Annual Plan and Forecast
· Ensuring compliance with internal control policies and SOx environment, including timely completion of internal audit requests
· Providing commercial and financial support to other functions within the business
2. Statutory Accounting
· Preparing Annual Financial Accounts in accordance with Local Statutory GAAP or other regulatory requirements
· Preparing Year End Financial information required for the external audit & being the point of contact for the auditors
· Preparing information for Annual Corporation Tax return
· Preparing monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
· Completing other regulatory filings as applicable
· Being the first point of contact for external Tax and Local GAAP consultants
30% - Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time in compliance with the statutory accounting standards. Provide timely submission and filing of statutory financial statements. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding statutory accounting matters
10% - Participate in the transfer of Statutory and tax related activities from the EMEA Region to the SSC in Warsaw. Prepare relevant documentation around the process and related controls. Suggest improvements to existing processes to ensure efficient control around statutory and tax processes
20% - Ensure the readiness of financial statements for review by external auditors. Liaise with/be the POC for external and internal auditors regarding statutory and tax matters. Coordinate external and internal audits within the SSC teams and Business Operations teams
Coordinate internal and SOX audits
30% - Ensure tax returns are filed accurately and on time. Liaise with external tax consultants and the tax authorities regarding regular tax filings. Be the POC for external tax consultants regarding new business scenarios. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding tax matters
10% - Identify potential improvements initiatives and drive standardisation across the Statutory and Tax processes. Represent EMEA in the related global projects
Internally Procured Material Requirements Planning - 35%
Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain;
Optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand;
Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock outs, Premium Freight, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Supplier Delivery Performance
Purchase Document Management -25%
Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business;
Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary;
Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption;
Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock Outs, Purchase Price Variance, Invoice Resolution, Past Due Purchase Orders, Past Due Unconverted Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Confirmations
Master Data Integrity - 15%
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information;
Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views
Understand and analyze the business needs or challenges
Partner and consult with HR Business Advisors, People Experience, and business leaders to understand needs and align solutions and efforts
Design a solution prototype, validate it with stakeholders, and attain stakeholder approvals
Plan, estimate, and manage resources and the project plan and budget
Closely work with the squad leader to prepare the project roadmap
Break down requirements into clear deliverables that are spread across project sprints
Prioritize the deliverables for each release to maximize the value delivered with each release/launch
Provide regular project updates to the stakeholders and project sponsors
Identify necessary adjustments to the plan based on the stakeholders' feedback
Prepare the project documentation, like toolkits and training material
Work closely with the enablement team to prepare for solution delivery and identify any prerequisites, i.e., change management/communication/ training materials
Continuously run retrospectives to improve team effectiveness
Research and incorporate best practices and ideas from the industry and other disciplines
Accounts receivables – overdue invoices – contact customers to check what needs to be done
Communication internally to Front End Logistic, Finance, Customer Support or other functional areas to clarify all doubts regarding the offer/project/product
Quality Field Actions communication and coordination with affected customers
Understand customer data (sales volume, frequency of purchase, ….) to predict the trends and customer needs in order to approach them actively (directly or through Sales Representatives)
Act as a professional and pro-active contact person for Customers
Maintain good business relations with Customers
Quotations follow up
Communication with Channel Partners, sending important information about promotions, issues, quality actions
Oversee the checking & sorting of mailboxes daily and process invoices in Verify module
Ensure correct workflows are selected and invoices distributed
Ensure invoices are correctly coded and appropriate approval workflow selected
Liaise with controlling to assist audit of invoices and the cost centre coding
Liaise with regional depts. to promote 3 day workflow approval turnaround and realize supplier discounts offered
Ensure all invoices are checked for key masterdata according to the EU/local norm (i.e Name, address, VAT Code, Bank Account, Swift Code etc….)
Follow up on supplier reminders and support resolution of outstanding invoice issues with approvers
Oversee the reconciliation of supplier account statements with AP sub ledger vendor accounts
Work closely with master data team to ensure quick turnaround of vendor masterdata for new suppliers and compliance with process
Restrict invoice backlog to pre-defined maximum level of un-approved invoices at any given point and report KPI’s
Perform supplier reconciliation
Perform AP balance confirmation with 3rd party and IC affiliates
Perform monthly account payable reconciliation
Maintain GR/IR bookings
Support to wider Finance team when required
Provide cover during staff member’s absence resulting from vacation, training, sickness
10% Process Improvements and Efficiencies
Stabilize & Optimize current Readsoft solution to continue realize anticipated improvements
Stabilize & Optimize current backlog and invoice exceptional processing
Initiate actions to ensure all suppliers send electronic invoices instead of hard copy
Introduce & maintain KPI’s to measure current performance and improvements
10% Corporate Governance, Compliance and Control
Ensure compliance with EU and MSA vendor invoice legislation and policy
Support SoX / Internal audit information requests (Population samples etc.)
Ensure compliance with intercompany policy and report deficient affiliates
Ensure sufficient documentation is in place to cover transferred processes and internal/SOX controls relating to them
30% Team Supervision
Manage team and their workload with support of Accounts Payable Manager
Prioritize core activities and encourage engagement and empowerment through active participation of team in improvement initiatives
Supervise AP team to ensure timely and correct recording of all AP related transactions; sample checks of postings and verify compliance to all MSA Policy and relevant US GAAP financial standards
Ensure backup within the team as well as actual desktop procedures and specifications
Plan and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
Conduct regular motivational, vital, ongoing exchanges with team members
Ensure development plans in place to move team members to next level and successors are identified
Ensure all team members are trained in the execution of financials for all in scope affiliates, thereby improving team flexibility
Being the first point of escalation for regional AP related issues
Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing (3rd Party & IC; PO & NONPO)
Ensure invoices are ready for payment including monitoring approvals outstanding
Ensure custom documents are fully collected and aligned with custom audit requirements in cooperation with logistics department (applicable for DACH region only)
Ensure daily generic mailboxes review for timely internal & external vendor communication
Perform supplier reconciliation
Perform AP balance confirmation with 3rd party and IC affiliates
Perform monthly account payable reconciliation
Maintain GR/IR bookings
Support to wider Finance team when required
Support annual audit
Provide cover during staff member’s absence resulting from vacation, training, sickness
• Accounts receivables – overdue invoices – contact customers to check what needs to be done
• Communication internally to Front End Logistic, Finance, Customer Support or other functional areas to clarify all doubts regarding the offer/project/product
• Quality Field Actions communication and coordination with affected customers
Support for sales:
• Understand customer data (sales volume, frequency of purchase, ….) to predict the trends and customer needs in order to approach them actively (directly or through Sales Representatives)
• Act as a professional and pro-active contact person for Customers
• Maintain good business relations with Customers
• Quotations follow up
• Communication with Channel Partners, sending important information about promotions, issues, quality actions
• Coordinate and collaborate with business on day-to-day IT support center activities that improve first call resolution, build strong internal relationships and exceed response time to our customers
• Proving support on site and remote to MSA’s internal customers
• Prioritization of tickets
• Leveraging licenses, subscriptions and installations
• Escalating to supervisor and MSA where necessary
Implementation and maintenance of Hardware and Software:
• Ensure systems, tools applications and connectivity solutions are effectively rolled out and maintained
• Patches and fixes are installed in a timely manner
• Additional licenses are managed within the regional budget(s)
• Governance of 3rd party providers and vendors (e. g.: escalation, procurement)
Foster Cyber-security, respect local and regional laws and internal compliance:
• Maintain support center procedures for consistency and increased productivity
• Align with reginal and local laws and regulations (e. g. Data Privacy)
• Align with MSA’s global and regional IT, Cyber Security and Company policies (e. g.: Ethics, Compliance)
Our strategic Pricing Team focuses on maximizing the MSA revenue and profitability by developing and implementing pricing models and strategies which are based on customer insights and the wider competitive landscape. We are looking for an intern who can assist us with the following:
Perform analysis, derive insights and present key findings/recommendation for strategic action
Analyze Special Price Requests to ensure key financial targets are achieved and sales team experience strong support
Support yearly price increase process to ensure that list prices and pricing tools are developed to allow smooth transition for internal & external customers
Support the Pricing Team with price maintenance in SAP
Provide business data, analysis and reporting on a regular basis
Ensure customer price and discount management is done according to pricing policies and guidelines
Ensure pricing compliance with MSA values and legal requirements
Assist in the coordination and collaboration between the Pricing Team and various cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Service)
30% - Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time in compliance with the statutory accounting standards. Provide timely submission and filing of statutory financial statements. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding statutory accounting matters
10% - Participate in the transfer of Statutory and tax related activities from the EMEA Region to the SSC in Warsaw. Prepare relevant documentation around the process and related controls. Suggest improvements to existing processes to ensure efficient control around statutory and tax processes
20% - Ensure the readiness of financial statements for review by external auditors. Liaise with/be the POC for external and internal auditors regarding statutory and tax matters. Coordinate external and internal audits within the SSC teams and Business Operations teams
Coordinate internal and SOX audits
30% - Ensure tax returns are filed accurately and on time. Liaise with external tax consultants and the tax authorities regarding regular tax filings. Be the POC for external tax consultants regarding new business scenarios. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding tax matters
10% - Identify potential improvements initiatives and drive standardisation across the Statutory and Tax processes. Represent EMEA in the related global projects
· Preparing monthly financial accounts and submitting to Corporate including BPC to SAP reconciliation
· Preparing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to US GAAP and MSA Corporate Accounting policy
· Compiling and analyzing business information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions – posting of recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, etc
· Intercompany activities: issuing/posting recharges, maintaining netting process
· Reviewing and processing payroll information received from HR including liaising with HR on new hires, leavers, and changes to benefits
· Owning Balance Sheet accounts of assigned entities including preparation of reconciliations
· Analyzing Cost Centers and supporting budget holders in preparation of Annual Plan and Forecast
· Ensuring compliance with internal control policies and SOx environment, including timely completion of internal audit requests
· Providing commercial and financial support to other functions within the business
2. Statutory Accounting
· Preparing Annual Financial Accounts in accordance with Local Statutory GAAP or other regulatory requirements
· Preparing Year End Financial information required for the external audit & being the point of contact for the auditors
· Preparing information for Annual Corporation Tax return
· Preparing monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
· Completing other regulatory filings as applicable
· Being the first point of contact for external Tax and Local GAAP consultants
The Accounts Receivable Associate will provide support to the finance team in all aspects of accounts receivable which includes but is not limited to: processing and supporting the Group reporting / statutory accounting requirements, posting customer receipts, producing reports and analyzing overdues. The person in this role will be in charge of releasing/blocking customer orders and will liaise with the Customer Service Team to find solutions to overdue debts collection and customer sales invoice correction
Ogłoszenie Archiwalne
Ogłoszenie Archiwalne
Accounts Payable Associate
aleja Jana Pawła II 27, Warszawa
Wygasła: 23.06.2023
full-time
umowa o pracę
hybrid work
specialist (Mid / Regular)
Obowiązki:
Verify AP invoices (Verify Citrix)
Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing (3rd Party & IC; PO & NONPO)
Ensure invoices are ready for payment including monitoring approvals outstanding
Ensure custom documents are fully collected and aligned with custom audit requirements in cooperation with logistics department (applicable for DACH region only)
Ensure daily generic mailboxes review for timely internal & external vendor communication
Perform supplier reconciliation
Perform AP balance confirmation with 3rd party and IC affiliates
Perform monthly account payable reconciliation
Maintain GR/IR bookings
Support to wider Finance team when required
Support annual audit
Provide cover during staff member’s absence resulting from vacation, training, sickness
Oversee the checking & sorting of mailboxes daily and process invoices in Verify module
Ensure correct workflows are selected and invoices distributed
Ensure invoices are correctly coded and appropriate approval workflow selected
Liaise with controlling to assist audit of invoices and the cost centre coding
Liaise with regional depts. to promote 3 day workflow approval turnaround and realize supplier discounts offered
Ensure all invoices are checked for key masterdata according to the EU/local norm (i.e Name, address, VAT Code, Bank Account, Swift Code etc….)
Follow up on supplier reminders and support resolution of outstanding invoice issues with approvers
Oversee the reconciliation of supplier account statements with AP sub ledger vendor accounts
Work closely with master data team to ensure quick turnaround of vendor masterdata for new suppliers and compliance with process
Restrict invoice backlog to pre-defined maximum level of un-approved invoices at any given point and report KPI’s
Perform supplier reconciliation
Perform AP balance confirmation with 3rd party and IC affiliates
Perform monthly account payable reconciliation
Maintain GR/IR bookings
Support to wider Finance team when required
Provide cover during staff member’s absence resulting from vacation, training, sickness
10% Process Improvements and Efficiencies
Stabilize & Optimize current Readsoft solution to continue realize anticipated improvements
Stabilize & Optimize current backlog and invoice exceptional processing
Initiate actions to ensure all suppliers send electronic invoices instead of hard copy
Introduce & maintain KPI’s to measure current performance and improvements
10% Corporate Governance, Compliance and Control
Ensure compliance with EU and MSA vendor invoice legislation and policy
Support SoX / Internal audit information requests (Population samples etc.)
Ensure compliance with intercompany policy and report deficient affiliates
Ensure sufficient documentation is in place to cover transferred processes and internal/SOX controls relating to them
30% Team Supervision
Manage team and their workload with support of Accounts Payable Manager
Prioritize core activities and encourage engagement and empowerment through active participation of team in improvement initiatives
Supervise AP team to ensure timely and correct recording of all AP related transactions; sample checks of postings and verify compliance to all MSA Policy and relevant US GAAP financial standards
Ensure backup within the team as well as actual desktop procedures and specifications
Plan and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
Conduct regular motivational, vital, ongoing exchanges with team members
Ensure development plans in place to move team members to next level and successors are identified
Ensure all team members are trained in the execution of financials for all in scope affiliates, thereby improving team flexibility
Being the first point of escalation for regional AP related issues
Support the budgeting and long-range financial planning process ensuring an accurate, complete and timely plan is created on an annual basis
Partner with business leaders and financial directors to ensure a clear understanding of the budgeting processes and tools used including management and facilitation of the monthly forecast process
Communicate business unit financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics. Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications
Support the quarterly forecast process as well as the resulting business reviews
Complete analysis of actual results to provide meaningful insight into the company’s financial performance including in-depth explanations on deviations from plan and forecast
Develop and interpret detailed and complex financial models to provide international leadership with the information needed to make strategic decisions
Take ownership of the Company’s financial systems to ensure Finance is using technological tools efficiently and effectively
Coordinate working capital improvement initiatives
Leverage current systems and business knowledge to continuously improve business practices, internal financial processes, and other efficiencies while serving critical business needs
Perform and support ad-hoc financial analysis projects
Build business case for strategic initiatives
Prepare and deliver presentations to varied audiences and effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences
· Automatic payment run execution according to payment calendar
· Manual and urgent payment execution and monitoring
· Monthly Intercompany netting payments execution
· Direct debit monitoring and reconciliation
· Remittance advice distribution
· Ensure daily cash management & liquidity control is in place
· Bank statement booking – allocation of incoming and outgoing payments
· Bank statement download
· Monthly reconciliation of cash accounts
· Monthly reconciliation of AP/AR clearing accounts
· Participate in resolving operational issues within payment and allocation area with close cooperation with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team
· Support Accounts Payable team to resolve vendor queries (IC and 3rd Party)
· Support Accounts Receivable team to resolve customer queries (IC and 3rd Party)
· Bank guarantee management
· IC reconciliation and netting management and processing
· Monthly reporting payment date related
· Timely and accurate responding to internal customers (mostly AP, AR & GL department)
Continuous improvement & project participation
· Participate in standardizing and implementing process improvements in Payments & Allocation
Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain; optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand. Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock outs, Premium Freight, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Supplier Delivery Performance
Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business. Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary. Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption
Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock Outs, Purchase Price Variance, Invoice Resolution, Past Due Purchase Orders, Past Due Unconverted Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Confirmations
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information
Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product commodities. Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Sourcing on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives. Communicate forecasts to suppliers. Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA. Assist with New Product Development or Sustaining projects as required. Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend
· Preparing monthly financial accounts and submitting to Corporate including BPC to SAP reconciliation
· Preparing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to US GAAP and MSA Corporate Accounting policy
· Compiling and analyzing business information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions – posting of recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, etc
· Intercompany activities: issuing/posting recharges, maintaining netting process
· Reviewing and processing payroll information received from HR including liaising with HR on new hires, leavers, and changes to benefits
· Owning Balance Sheet accounts of assigned entities including preparation of reconciliations
· Analyzing Cost Centers and supporting budget holders in preparation of Annual Plan and Forecast
· Ensuring compliance with internal control policies and SOx environment, including timely completion of internal audit requests
· Providing commercial and financial support to other functions within the business
2. Statutory Accounting
· Preparing Annual Financial Accounts in accordance with Local Statutory GAAP or other regulatory requirements
· Preparing Year End Financial information required for the external audit & being the point of contact for the auditors
· Preparing information for Annual Corporation Tax return
· Preparing monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
· Completing other regulatory filings as applicable
· Being the first point of contact for external Tax and Local GAAP consultants
Schedule and organize meetings, travel, and other business activities
Create and develop general correspondence
Organize and prioritize large volumes of confidential information
Operate as the coordinator between the President and his leadership team, corporate colleagues, and external parties
Provide analysis, research, and development of data as requested, including the production and coordination of presentations, charts, tables, graphs, etc
Prepare reports, summarize schedules, and correspond and follow-up with necessary parties
Proactively monitor and respond to phone calls, e-mail, fax, and other correspondence in a timely manner, and take messages and communicate information with professionalism
Proactively monitor requests requiring a signature from the President MSA International
Maintain current, accurate filing system
Coordinate all aspects of staff and team meetings and arrangements such as meeting location and room set up, presentations, meals, equipment, overnight accommodations (if necessary), or other activities as needed
Create, transcribe, and generate meeting minutes/action items from staff meetings
Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain; optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand. Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle
Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business. Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary. Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption. Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information. Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product commodities. Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Sourcing on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives. Communicate forecasts to suppliers. Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA. Assist with New Product Development or Sustaining projects as required. Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend
Apply the MSA Operating System to correctly identify root causes of problems and drive corrective action results
· Preparing monthly financial accounts and submitting to Corporate including BPC to SAP reconciliation
· Preparing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to US GAAP and MSA Corporate Accounting policy
· Compiling and analyzing business information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions – posting of recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, etc
· Intercompany activities: issuing/posting recharges, maintaining netting process
· Reviewing and processing payroll information received from HR including liaising with HR on new hires, leavers, and changes to benefits
· Owning Balance Sheet accounts of assigned entities including preparation of reconciliations
· Analyzing Cost Centers and supporting budget holders in preparation of Annual Plan and Forecast
· Ensuring compliance with internal control policies and SOx environment, including timely completion of internal audit requests
· Providing commercial and financial support to other functions within the business
2. Statutory Accounting
· Preparing Annual Financial Accounts in accordance with Local Statutory GAAP or other regulatory requirements
· Preparing Year End Financial information required for the external audit & being the point of contact for the auditors
· Preparing information for Annual Corporation Tax return
· Preparing monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
· Completing other regulatory filings as applicable
· Being the first point of contact for external Tax and Local GAAP consultants
Develop and execute strategic marketing growth initiatives for Fire SCBA and Connected Fire Fighter solutions for short- and long-term profitable growth in the EMEA region
Manage demand generation marketing programs including content creation, marketing tools, Sales & Channel Partner training and lead gen campaigns
Drive product launch activities and new technology adoption including creation of the product launch packs, training materials and upskilling of Commercial Teams
Support the communication strategy and drive brand engagement around key pillar cities of the region
Provide strategic guidance in selection of virtual and face to face events, seminars, conferences, and key-customer presentations for selected target markets
Grow customer’s segment knowledge by participation in customer visits and supporting Sales teams on major product demonstrations
Support digital tools, virtual demo process and material creation within the new Go-To-Market Strategy
Closely collaborate with Global Product Management Teams and Regional Sales Teams to define and address product and business development needs within the region
Build brand recognition in First Responder market through expanding our capabilities to exploit Digital Media and Digital Channels
Gather and monitor competitive landscape and market intelligence and stay abreast of market trends
30% - Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time in compliance with the statutory accounting standards. Provide timely submission and filing of statutory financial statements. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding statutory accounting matters
10% - Participate in the transfer of Statutory and tax related activities from the EMEA Region to the SSC in Warsaw. Prepare relevant documentation around the process and related controls. Suggest improvements to existing processes to ensure efficient control around statutory and tax processes
20% - Ensure the readiness of financial statements for review by external auditors. Liaise with/be the POC for external and internal auditors regarding statutory and tax matters. Coordinate external and internal audits within the SSC teams and Business Operations teams
Coordinate internal and SOX audits
30% - Ensure tax returns are filed accurately and on time. Liaise with external tax consultants and the tax authorities regarding regular tax filings. Be the POC for external tax consultants regarding new business scenarios. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding tax matters
10% - Identify potential improvements initiatives and drive standardisation across the Statutory and Tax processes. Represent EMEA in the related global projects
Complete MSA International budgeting and long range financial planning process ensuring an accurate, complete and timely plan is created on an annual basis
Partner with business leaders and financial director to ensure a clear understanding of the budgeting tool and process and to manage a periodic forecast by providing a tool to manage business on a go-forward basis
Communicate business unit consolidated financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics. Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications
Coordinate working capital improvement initiatives
Leverage current systems and business knowledge to continuously improve business practices, internal financial processes, and other efficiencies while serving critical business needs
Perform and support ad-hoc financial analysis projects
Built business cases for strategic initiatives
Manage team of FP&A analysts
Proactively encourage and assist employees with skill and career development and create compelling development plans to ensure alignment with business needs, career goals, and long term succession plans
· Management of all HR Administration including but not limited to new starters, leavers, monitoring of sickness and holidays, references and pre-employment vetting, general communications and Ad hoc external requests for report generation, statistics and information
· Prepare formal documentation to confirm changes to terms and conditions, promotions, salary increases etc
· Provide HR admin support & services to HR operations team on employee relations issues including discipline, grievance, performance and absence management, meeting best practice / corporate guidelines and the requirements of local employment legislation
· Work closely with HR Operations Manager and HR advisors to ensure policies are up to date, adhere to legal requirements and are fit for purpose, communicating any changes are effectively to employees
· Provide customer focused guidance and support to managers HR colleagues and their teams on people related topics
· Provide admin support in managing Employee Relations to include sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance process, restructuring, redundancies etc, in line with Company policy and local legalization, ensuring cases are managed quickly and efficiently
· Support managers to manage poor performance in line with MSA process and best practice
· Support restructure / redundancy processes as required
Recruitment
· Support the recruitment as and when required and ensure vacancies are filled
· Consult with HRBP and TA team to define and validate position requirements
· Partner with TA team as per defined processes
· Coordinate the end to end recruitment processes
· Ensure onboarding processes and activities are implemented
Support Corporate and Regional HR Projects / Initiatives
· Provide input into program design and actively support implementation of HR projects
HR data entry on SAP
· Perform HR data entry into SAP system
· Work along with the HRIS Analysts on headcount details for the region
· Provide support in evaluating and analyzing HR data capabilities and requirements
· Conduct audits of HR data
· Awareness of regional standard concepts, practices and, procedures in HRIS
· Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform given tasks and responsibilities
· Provide ongoing support to HR International staff when resolving customer issues
· Maintain documentation/forms for existing processes at the request of senior staff
· Participate in Peer Review for existing processes at the request of senior staff
· Assist in review, testing and implementation of SAP system upgrades or patches
30% - Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time in compliance with the statutory accounting standards. Provide timely submission and filing of statutory financial statements. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding statutory accounting matters
10% - Participate in the transfer of Statutory and tax related activities from the EMEA Region to the SSC in Warsaw. Prepare relevant documentation around the process and related controls. Suggest improvements to existing processes to ensure efficient control around statutory and tax processes
20% - Ensure the readiness of financial statements for review by external auditors. Liaise with/be the POC for external and internal auditors regarding statutory and tax matters. Coordinate external and internal audits within the SSC teams and Business Operations teams
Coordinate internal and SOX audits
30% - Ensure tax returns are filed accurately and on time. Liaise with external tax consultants and the tax authorities regarding regular tax filings. Be the POC for external tax consultants regarding new business scenarios. Provide support and expertise to other Finance Teams regarding tax matters
10% - Identify potential improvements initiatives and drive standardisation across the Statutory and Tax processes. Represent EMEA in the related global projects
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product categories. Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Category Managers on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives. Assist with Sustaining cost savings projects as required. Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend
KPIs: Cost Reduction, Capital Spend
25% Cost & Contract Support
Contribute ideas to future cost savings pipeline & implement savings initiatives, Participate & drive results in VAVE workshops, Facilitate disciplined use of cost savings pipeline repository and dashboard. Consult contract management system (CMS) to identify & propose new opportunities. Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA
KPIs: $ (Un)favorable PPV, $ Cost Avoidance, % Sourced Savings (vs. Total Spend), Project Pipeline, VAVE Implemented to Target
20% Supplier Management Support
Prepare RFPs/bid documents, analyze proposals based on pre-defined criteria and provide recommendations, Resolve supplier conflicts escalated by the business, Ensure supplier social responsibility & risk mitigation through annual audit and performance management plans. Plan and execute required supplier communications. Assist in processing purchase orders and invoices, as appropriate
KPIs: RFPs completed on time
20% Master Data Integrity
Assist with the control, analysis, and communication of Purchased Price Variance (PPV) or other relevant financial controls, Coordinate PIR maintenance, Coordinate purchasing master data updates in conjunction with the Budget Process, including identifying, modifying, analyzing, and summarizing Purchasing Information Record (PIR) changes for materials in the region. Provide feedback relevant to Budgeting process
KPIs: % Accuracy, % Maintained, Cost Roll errors, PPV errors
How is it accomplished/key performance indicators?
· Management of all HR Administration including but not limited to new starters, leavers, monitoring of sickness and holidays, references and pre-employment vetting, general communications and Ad hoc external requests for report generation, statistics and information
· Prepare formal documentation to confirm changes to terms and conditions, promotions, salary increases etc
· Provide HR admin support & services to HR operations team on employee relations issues including discipline, grievance, performance and absence management, meeting best practice / corporate guidelines and the requirements of local employment legislation
· Work closely with HR Operations Manager and HR advisors to ensure policies are up to date, adhere to legal requirements and are fit for purpose, communicating any changes are effectively to employees
· Provide customer focused guidance and support to managers HR colleagues and their teams on people related topics
· Provide admin support in managing Employee Relations to include sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance process, restructuring, redundancies etc, in line with Company policy and local legalization, ensuring cases are managed quickly and efficiently
· Support managers to manage poor performance in line with MSA process and best practice
· Support restructure / redundancy processes as required
10% Recruitment
· Support the recruitment as and when required and ensure vacancies are filled
· Consult with HRBP and TA team to define and validate position requirements
· Partner with TA team as per defined processes
· Coordinate the end to end recruitment processes
· Ensure onboarding processes and activities are implemented
5% Support Corporate and Regional HR Projects / Initiatives
· Provide input into program design and actively support implementation of HR projects
15% HR data entry on SAP
· Perform HR data entry into SAP system
· Work along with the HRIS Analysts on headcount details for the region
· Provide support in evaluating and analyzing HR data capabilities and requirements
· Conduct audits of HR data
· Awareness of regional standard concepts, practices and, procedures in HRIS
· Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform given tasks and responsibilities
· Provide ongoing support to HR International staff when resolving customer issues
· Maintain documentation/forms for existing processes at the request of senior staff
· Participate in Peer Review for existing processes at the request of senior staff
· Assist in review, testing and implementation of SAP system upgrades or patches
Externally Procured Material Requirements Planning - 35%
Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain;
Optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand;
Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock outs, Premium Freight, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Supplier Delivery Performance
Purchase Document Management -25%
Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business;
Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary;
Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption;
Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock Outs, Purchase Price Variance, Invoice Resolution, Past Due Purchase Orders, Past Due Unconverted Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Confirmations
Master Data Integrity - 15%
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information;
Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product commodities;
Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Sourcing on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives;
Communicate forecasts to suppliers;
Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA;
Assist with New Product Development or Sustaining projects as required;
Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core indirect categories
Responsible for cost control to be achieved by supporting Category Manager on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and Indirect Spend Management (ISM) optimization initiatives
Assist with sustaining cost savings projects as required
Partner with EMEA functional Managers on building projects pipeline and conduction local/regional sourcing initiatives
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product categories. Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Category Managers on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives. Assist with Sustaining cost savings projects as required. Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend
KPIs: Cost Reduction, Capital Spend
25% Cost & Contract Support
Contribute ideas to future cost savings pipeline & implement savings initiatives, Participate & drive results in VAVE workshops, Facilitate disciplined use of cost savings pipeline repository and dashboard. Consult contract management system (CMS) to identify & propose new opportunities. Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA
KPIs: $ (Un)favorable PPV, $ Cost Avoidance, % Sourced Savings (vs. Total Spend), Project Pipeline, VAVE Implemented to Target
20% Supplier Management Support
Prepare RFPs/bid documents, analyze proposals based on pre-defined criteria and provide recommendations, Resolve supplier conflicts escalated by the business, Ensure supplier social responsibility & risk mitigation through annual audit and performance management plans. Plan and execute required supplier communications. Assist in processing purchase orders and invoices, as appropriate
KPIs: RFPs completed on time
20% Master Data Integrity
Assist with the control, analysis, and communication of Purchased Price Variance (PPV) or other relevant financial controls, Coordinate PIR maintenance, Coordinate purchasing master data updates in conjunction with the Budget Process, including identifying, modifying, analyzing, and summarizing Purchasing Information Record (PIR) changes for materials in the region. Provide feedback relevant to Budgeting process
KPIs: % Accuracy, % Maintained, Cost Roll errors, PPV errors
Collaborate with Int’l Service Director (and Global PG leaders) on specifying offerings in the market related to Service (training, labor, parts, other new offerings) and ensure consistent roll-out across the region
Define and manage Service products (inc. Paid Training) marketing strategy & tactics for the region
Develop and implement a comprehensive Spare Parts strategy for the entire region
Support the deployment of Connected Solutions Services and the associated Value-Added Services
Work with Pricing team and regional Segment Marketing Managers to implement a structured competitive pricing strategy aligned with our profitability goals
Be accountable for the demand generation and gross margin expansion marketing programs, Sales & Channel Partner training & upskilling about our Service Products, market intelligence gathering and Service Products expertise in the region
Participate in market and customer VOC activity to identify needs and potential Service Products opportunities, and champion Service Products success
Work closely with Segment Marketing and Marketing Communications to create Service marketing collateral
Support the communication strategy: lead generation campaigns offline & online media plan, PR, and brand engagement activities, all other marketing activities around service and paid-training
Managing the Shipping function in Berlin ensuring a collaborative team spirit that expresses itself in safe behavior, high engagement, a can do mentality and timely execution of all tasks and duties at hand the timely and accurate processing of all deliveries to be shipped from Thiemannstrasse and from the EDC
Timely and accurate generation and management of Shipping documents such as Dangerous Goods documentation for various transportation modes, delivery notes, packing lists, CMR’s, Letters of Credit, Customs Invoices, as well as other documents as provided by other functions such as Export Licenses and Test reports
Fulfillment of the requirements of the formal Dangerous Goods Officer position as well as maintenance of the SAP Dangerous Goods Master and the handling of issues and questions related to Dangerous Goods
Day-to-Day processing of all export declarations including coordination with customs of any issues that may occur during the electronic submittal and approval exchange of the same declarations
Handling and resolving of any shipping complaints coming from the Customer Service and other Organizations in close coordination with Transportation Providers
Day to Day carrier management regarding costs, on time delivery, complaints, issues as well as close coordination to allow for freight cost quotations requested by the Customer Service Organizations
Operations meetings / calls with the warehousing services provider and key transportation providers to continuously optimize processes and handle current business
Point of contact for the MSA organization regarding any shipping questions / issues
Management of all proofs of exports
Handling of SarbOx and other compliance / audit reporting and issue resolution
Organization / Arrangement of Ad-Hoc shipping requirements with existing and alternative transportation providers, particularly related to large urgent shipments
Processing of returns in close coordination with Customer Service Organizations, Customers and transportation providers
Invoice validation related to outbound transportation
Spot-checking accuracy of Shipping Documents regarding export compliance and customs requirements, handling of issues to may be spotted
Projects including such as proposing and costing of special packaged shipments
Analysis of monthly results to provide meaningful insight into the company’s financial performance including in-depth explanations on deviations from plan and forecast, with a particular focus on operating expenses (c.$160M annually)
Analysis of Other Cost of Sales e.g. inventory and logistics costs; evaluate performance against plan and identify areas for improvement
Communicate business unit financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics. Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications
Work with our Corporate office in the US to understand global cost allocations and recharges to the International Division
Act as finance business partner for functional units e.g. Marketing
Support the budgeting and long-range financial planning process ensuring an accurate, complete and timely plan is created on an annual basis
Partner with business leaders to ensure a clear understanding of the budgeting processes and tools used including management and facilitation of the monthly forecast process
Support the quarterly forecast process as well as the resulting business reviews
Leverage current systems and business knowledge to continuously improve business practices, internal financial processes, and other efficiencies while serving critical business needs
Prepare and deliver presentations to varied audiences and effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences
Perform and support ad-hoc financial analysis projects
· Preparing monthly financial accounts and submitting to Corporate including BPC to SAP reconciliation
· Preparing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to US GAAP and MSA Corporate Accounting policy
· Compiling and analyzing business information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions – posting of recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, etc
· Intercompany activities: issuing/posting recharges, maintaining netting process
· Reviewing and processing payroll information received from HR including liaising with HR on new hires, leavers, and changes to benefits
· Owning Balance Sheet accounts of assigned entities including preparation of reconciliations
· Analyzing Cost Centers and supporting budget holders in preparation of Annual Plan and Forecast
· Ensuring compliance with internal control policies and SOx environment, including timely completion of internal audit requests
· Providing commercial and financial support to other functions within the business
2. Statutory Accounting
· Preparing Annual Financial Accounts in accordance with Local Statutory GAAP or other regulatory requirements
· Preparing Year End Financial information required for the external audit & being the point of contact for the auditors
· Preparing information for Annual Corporation Tax return
· Preparing monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
· Completing other regulatory filings as applicable
· Being the first point of contact for external Tax and Local GAAP consultants
Ensure all EMEA payrolls are processed timely and accurately
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities in the payroll process
Act as a signatory for the payroll across EMEA
Manage relationships with external payroll partners
Manage payroll projects and drive them to completion as per the set deadlines
Serve as the problem-solver for complex and escalated payroll issues
Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training
Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
Collaborate with HR and accounting teams
Lead and develop the payroll team
Guide team members in responding to inquiries regarding payroll programs, processes, and procedures
Work with the team to analyse and solve complex issues
Recruit new team members that will fulfill and enhance the mission of MSA
Motivate team to reach their professional best
Ensure the team stay abreast of new regulations and legislations
Continuous Improvement and Change management
Work with the wider HR team to identify process improvements and create new resources (i.e. payroll policies, procedures and quality assurance programs)
Design payroll processes, procedures and policies
Strive for customer service excellence
Participate as a subject-matter-expert in implementation and redesign of systems that have impact on payroll
Assist with the global transformation
Data Integrity
Provide leadership and guidance to the EE Master Data team
Oversight of payroll data to ensure confidential data storage and overall integrity
Oversee the maintenance and consistency of documentation and implementing changes as needed
Reviewing and approving all data before it is entered into a database to ensure accuracy
Maintaining the integrity of data in databases by correcting errors or inconsistencies in files after they have been created
Investigating data breaches to determine whether any laws were violated
Ensure the company has the right payroll controls in place
Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
Collaborate with HR department to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
Lead the planning and prioritization of data validation/audit lifecycle management across HR
Externally Procured Material Requirements Planning - 35%
Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain;
Optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand;
Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock outs, Premium Freight, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Supplier Delivery Performance
Purchase Document Management -25%
Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business;
Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary;
Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption;
Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock Outs, Purchase Price Variance, Invoice Resolution, Past Due Purchase Orders, Past Due Unconverted Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Confirmations
Master Data Integrity - 15%
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information;
Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product commodities;
Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Sourcing on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives;
Communicate forecasts to suppliers;
Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA;
Assist with New Product Development or Sustaining projects as required;
Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend
Manage, Coordinate, and Lead Resolution of Product Quality Issues - 30%
Lead analysis of customer quality issues and drive cross-functional and cross-national resolution teams using the 8D problem-solving process, project management, and Global Quality tools through close cooperation with Service, Customer Service, New Product Development, Marketing, MissionOPS departments to drive resolution of all quality issues
Own action trackers for specific key customer issues and improvement efforts
Coordinates cross-functional teams’ efforts to compose formal responses to customers when warranted
Manage issues originating from distribution centers including out of box issues to determine root cause. Determine if a stock check or inspection is necessary to resolve the issue and coordinate the details with the appropriate parties including sample size determination and coordination with the manufacturing plant. This duty may also require coordinating third-party resources as well to complete these actions
Warranty Reduction Project Management - 30%
Owns tracking, trending, forecasting, and budgeting for MSA global warranty dollars & percent net sales
Works alongside Product Concern Specialists to review historical CQNs and Warranty and identify opportunities for improvements to resolve the root causes of these issues
Conducts monthly and quarterly meetings with MissionOPS, New Product Development, and Product Marketing to review warranty trends, present potential corrective actions, and gain alignment on resources to address issues
Prioritize global quality RFEAs and drive monthly cadence review of top 10 list with engineering
Provide regular and accurate feedback on RFEA to all Quality Managers & other requestors
Support Engineering to progress RFEA by providing customer insights, data, trends & best solutions
Ensure new issues are being captured, trended, and escalated when appropriate to Engineering for root cause and corrective action
Meet regularly with Service Repair, Customer Service, and Training teams to align on shared learnings and define product design opportunities
Legacy Product Quality & Output Continuity - 15%
Member of product output continuity strike teams to expeditiously validate changes from a quality perspective to ensure that MSA can respond in real-time to continue producing products in the current supply chain environment
Conduct DFMEAs and PFMEAs as part of changes made to legacy products as a result of VAVEs, VSMs, Engineering Changes, or other product improvement initiatives
Continuous Improvement Leader - 15%
Drive to completion existing Customer Quality Continuous Improvement initiatives such as:
IQOS, Warranty Claims, Salesforce CRM, Power BI and QUAD tools development
Quality process improvements driven by Value Stream Mapping
Updates to quality documents & procedures pertaining to Customer Quality
Acquisition integration support in Customer Quality (e.g. Globe, SMC, Bristol, Bacharach)
Ideate additional ways to increase the value that the Customer Quality department provides to MSA’s internal and external customers through the use of continuous improvement tools and methodologies
Monitor existing KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement
Serve as a lead auditor for ISO 9001:2015 internal audits
Lead product quality audits for the products that MSA sells, including pass-through items. Establish a standard auditing schedule, methodology, and feedback loop to the plant of manufacture for RC/CA
Aligns with Product Quality Engineers to share historical findings from CQNs and resulting corrective actions to be taken into consideration as lessons learned for new products that are being designed
Product Safety & Non-Conformance Team Member - 10%
Member of teams convened to investigate any incidents involving product safety with the Legal team
· Preparing monthly financial accounts and submitting to Corporate including BPC to SAP reconciliation
· Preparing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to US GAAP and MSA Corporate Accounting policy
· Compiling and analyzing business information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions – posting of recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, etc
· Intercompany activities: issuing/posting recharges, maintaining netting process
· Reviewing and processing payroll information received from HR including liaising with HR on new hires, leavers, and changes to benefits
· Owning Balance Sheet accounts of assigned entities including preparation of reconciliations
· Analyzing Cost Centers and supporting budget holders in preparation of Annual Plan and Forecast
· Ensuring compliance with internal control policies and SOx environment, including timely completion of internal audit requests
· Providing commercial and financial support to other functions within the business
2. Statutory Accounting
· Preparing Annual Financial Accounts in accordance with Local Statutory GAAP or other regulatory requirements
· Preparing Year End Financial information required for the external audit & being the point of contact for the auditors
· Preparing information for Annual Corporation Tax return
· Preparing monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
· Completing other regulatory filings as applicable
· Being the first point of contact for external Tax and Local GAAP consultants
Marketing Manager, Respiratory Protection, First Responder & Milipol Segment, EMEA
Lower Silesia
Wygasła: 08.07.2022
full-time
umowa o pracę
home office work
manager / supervisor, team manager
Obowiązki:
Research, develop and manage comprehensive Demand Creation Programs for short- and long-term profitable growth of First Responder Segment:
• Support the creation of the product launch packs and product launch campaigns
• Drive product launch activities in the field with cooperation of MarCom Team, Sales and PLM’s
• Develop and manage promotional programs in alignment with sales and OPEX and Price Manager
• Develop and proofread marketing content with support of PLM and Marcom teams to enable an efficient promotion of the core product lines
• Review, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing campaigns
Drive effective customer acquisition and retention:
• Build recognized segment expertise by creation First Responder marketing tools (i.e. application white papers, editorial content, application guides, segment–oriented leaflets)
• Ensure proper cross media representation of products and solutions in selected segments
• Grow customer’s segment knowledge by participation in customer visits, segment news subscription and strong collaboration with Sales teams. Support sales teams on major product demonstrations
• Provide strategic guidance in selection of virtual and face to face events, seminars, conferences, and key-customer presentations for selected target markets
• Support lead generation process and quality leads acquisition
• Closely collaborate with Regional Sales Team to define and address business development targets within the region to meet the growth and revenue plans
• Network with Product Line Management Teams and participate in selected Global and Regional Steering Committees to address segment needs and changing requirements
• Develop strong training materials and conduct trainings both internally and externally
• Support Live and on-demand virtual demo process and material creation within the new GTM Strategy
• Train the Inside Sales Teams and Tender Teams and support the upskilling of Shared Services Center associates
• Provide technical support for Customer Service and other internal customers
Build brand recognition in First Responder market through expanding our capabilities to exploit Digital Media and Digital Channels:
• Write or collect articles for MSA eNewsletters and coordinate all needed action items to grow the number of quality subscribers and maintain their interest targeting high opening and click rates
• Strategically initiate, integrate and leverage demand creation tactics and tools including emailing, SEM, social media and other digital media
• Collaborate with the Marcom/Web Team to implement campaign related information on home pages. (banners, promotions, Google AdWords etc.)
• Support content strategy for global and local news in social media
• Increase MSA brand presence on target-oriented portals by building profiles, providing content
• Establish contacts to main safety organizations in selected countries to influence opinion leaders and increase brand awareness in industry
• Strategically initiate, integrate and leverage demand creation tactics and tools including email, SEM, social media and other digital media
Develop and manage Channel Partners marketing and communication activities:
• Ensure proper communication of marketing related information to distributors and implement where needed communication tools (i.e. distributor newsletter, distribution portal etc.)
• Create Channel Marketing Programs in collaboration with Channels/Sales Manager which include upskilling CPs about MSA’s value proposition
• Drive VOD activities to improve integrated marketing activities and support channel partners revenue growth
• Support channel partner development through targeted activities and programs (such as local events, seminars and key customer requirements)
Preparing monthly financial accounts and submitting to Corporate including BPC to SAP reconciliation
Preparing standard financial reports (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to US GAAP and MSA Corporate Accounting policy
Compiling and analyzing business information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions – posting of recurring, standard and non-standard journal entries related to prepaids, accruals, etc
Intercompany activities: issuing/posting recharges, maintaining netting process
Reviewing and processing payroll information received from HR including liaising with HR on new hires, leavers, and changes to benefits
Owning Balance Sheet accounts of assigned entities including preparation of reconciliations
Analyzing Cost Centers and supporting budget holders in preparation of Annual Plan and Forecast
Ensuring compliance with internal control policies and SOx environment, including timely completion of internal audit requests
Providing commercial and financial support to other functions within the business
Statutory Accounting
Preparing Annual Financial Accounts in accordance with Local Statutory GAAP or other regulatory requirements
Preparing Year End Financial information required for the external audit & being the point of contact for the auditors
Preparing information for Annual Corporation Tax return
Preparing monthly VAT and Intrastat submissions
Completing other regulatory filings as applicable
Being the first point of contact for external Tax and Local GAAP consultants
Internally Procured Material Requirements Planning - 35%
Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain;
Optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand;
Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock outs, Premium Freight, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Supplier Delivery Performance
Purchase Document Management -25%
Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business;
Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary;
Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption;
Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock Outs, Purchase Price Variance, Invoice Resolution, Past Due Purchase Orders, Past Due Unconverted Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Confirmations
Master Data Integrity - 15%
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information;
Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views
Externally Procured Material Requirements Planning - 35%
Utilize ERP system to drive On Time, In Full Delivery and Continuity of Supply through coordination and collaboration across the supply chain;
Optimize supplier delivery schedules and inventory levels by expediting or deferring material in accordance with changes in demand;
Otherwise utilize SAP inventory strategies as necessary to support the procurement lifecycle
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock outs, Premium Freight, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Supplier Delivery Performance
Purchase Document Management -25%
Utilize ERP system to effectively review and release purchase orders for the purpose of procuring raw, semi-finished and finished goods and services as necessary to support the business;
Engage in the creation and execution of schedule agreements or consignment structures as necessary;
Ensure acknowledgments and order confirmations are in place to minimize supply disruption;
Use system to manage an invoice queue and communicate with internal departments and external supplier contacts to bring each invoice issue to resolution
KPIs: On-Time Delivery, Stock Outs, Purchase Price Variance, Invoice Resolution, Past Due Purchase Orders, Past Due Unconverted Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Confirmations
Master Data Integrity - 15%
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to purchasing information;
Includes but not limited to: Supplier Delivery Lead Times, Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, MRP-relevant material master views
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to core product commodities;
Responsible for cost control, to be achieved by supporting Sourcing on cost savings, supplier quality and development, and P2P optimization initiatives;
Communicate forecasts to suppliers;
Ensure that contract details, terms, conditions, and delivery are fair and favorable for MSA;
Assist with New Product Development or Sustaining projects as required;
Partner with Transportation team on effective freight use and spend
Use and maintain SAP IBP Demand software to create the best statistical forecast possible using established processes
Assess the impact of market changes or significant variances in the forecast and recommend appropriate revisions and tactics
Manage statistical forecast exceptions by utilizing demand-planning exception reports to identify and fix potential issues
KPIs: SKU Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Add/Drops
Assumption Based Planning - 25%
Ensure that the demand forecast is shared/received in the format, level of detail and timing required by all customers and supply chain partners, with documented assumptions, to achieve the various business objectives. Capture and analyze demand signals and translate them into forecast inputs
Evaluate buying patterns of key customers and predict how the company should react to product phase in, phase out, warranty, availability, demand shifts, promotions, events and competitive products
Assess the impact of demand creation initiatives and large order opportunities on demand, using what-if analysis to create scenarios and recommendations
Define and drive an out-of-cycle demand variance realignment process if required
Monitor Salesforce for large order pipeline opportunities
KPIs: Planning Family Forecast Accuracy, PIPO
Facilitation of Demand Reviews - 25%
Work with business unit leadership to generate a consensus demand plan
Assist in development of annual financial plans / monthly forecasts and reconcile them with bottoms up demand plans. Communicate any gaps between financial plans and demand plans and assist in bridging the two
Influence and collaborate with key partners in marketing, sales (field sales, corporate sales managers and directors) and finance and address input gaps as identified by forecast error, bias and volatility review and other means
Collect past & future demand factors (distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans, for example) from sales and marketing and forecast/model their impacts on the current demand plan
Interact with sales, marketing and operations to understand and interpret the potential impact market trends and demand drivers can have on demand and adjust the statistical forecast to reflect those impacts
Determine and communicate forecast range, with consensus demand, potential upside opportunity and downside risk, to the supply planners
Develop, monitor and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement
Participate & present Demand Review summaries in Supply Reviews, including forecast changes, assumptions, risks, future opportunities, and reconciliation items to be taken to the Executive SIOP review
Support annual plant budget process by ensuring demand plans are properly loaded into IBP for rolling 24 months so global unit volumes can be captured and communicated to the plants
KPIs: SKU & Planning Family Forecast Accuracy, DOH Inventory, MELT
Master Data Integrity - 10%
Enable operational excellence through the control of master data relating to Demand Planning information
Includes but not limited to: Planning Families, Planning Material & Planning Plant alignment, Planning BOM & KMATS, Strategy Groups, Saleable & Discontinued Items
KPIs: SAP Upload Success, SAP Upload Accuracy
MSA Operating System Utilization - 5%
Apply the MSA Operating System to correctly identify root causes of problems and drive corrective action results (demand plan upload errors, missing opportunity information, inventory outside of DOH floors and ceilings, etc.)
Utilize forecast bias trends to drive statistical modeling & Demand Review conversations to achieve a more accurate Demand Plan
Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time in compliance with the US GAAP and statutory accounting standards. Review material journal entries and reconciliations
Provide feedback to the GL team, work on the development of team members and build team integration and culture according to the Company’s standards. Ensure the right level of skillset and knowledge to secure the GL process continuity
Organise and supervise the transfer of GL related activities from the EMEA Region to the SSC in Warsaw. Ensure relevant documentation and controls are in place
Co-ordinate timely month end closings and financial reporting. Ensure the readiness of financial statements for review by external auditors
Ensure compliance with SOX/Internal Controls and Company Policies. Coordinate internal and external audits and be the POC for internal and external auditors
Monitor adherence to agreed SLAs, organise operational controlling (statistics) and perform quality checks
Identify potential improvements initiatives and drive standardisation across the General Ledger Processes. Represent EMEA in the GL related global projects
Perform analysis, derive insights and present key findings/recommendation for strategic action
Analyze Special Price Requests to ensure key financial targets are achieved and sales team experience strong support
Support yearly price increase process to ensure that list prices and pricing tools are developed to allow smooth transition for internal & external customers
Support the Pricing Team with price maintenance in SAP
Provide business data, analysis and reporting on a regular basis
Ensure customer price and discount management is done according to pricing policies and guidelines
Ensure pricing compliance with MSA values and legal requirements
Assist in the coordination and collaboration between the Pricing Team and various cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Service)
The Marketing Manager Channel Partners’ main responsibility is to drive EMEA Channel Partners enablement and contribute to business growth through creating and maintaining long-term relationships. By working collaboratively with our distribution partners and in strong conjunction with Channel Account Managers and Field Sales, the Marketing Manager will develop cross-promotional, multi-channel Marketing and Sales programs to profitably grow revenue and satisfaction of the Channel Partners. This position will provide digital marketing content, digital tools & will coordinate and monitor training efforts that enable our channel partners to seamlessly promote MSA products/services for all product launches, promotions, and e-commerce applications
This Marketing Manager being a go-to-person for our channel partner network must understand Channel Partner needs, structure, and business model in the FGFD and Fire markets to support the CPs in most effective way and create win-win partnership
Further responsibilities:
-Key Account end-user initiatives / ABM campaigns
-Support Customer Marketing Team for selected product-group overarching topics and projects
-Identify opportunities and develop joint marketing plans to aid our customers in promoting MSA products/services and providing digital marketing content
-Support MSA Channel Managers to get CPs’ commitment on sales targets for MSA’s Core products and on Sales & Marketing plans to proactively promote MSA products
-Execute agreed CP Marketing plans within agreed Marketing budget, work with MarComs teams on campaign content and marketing assets
-Facilitate the process between Channel Partners and MSA concerning lead collection, verification, and proper execution of various marketing programs
-Report on Channel Partner campaign success and analyze performance metrics
-Support special Revenue Projects & Lead Gen Programs for the CP focus
-Identify new methods to increase channel partner engagement and drive new streams of revenue
-Lead or support digital tool projects to launch or enhance digital tools for our CPs
-Process improvements and work with the teams to implement changes