Dole Packaged Foods
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance
Dole Packaged Foods, Westlake Village, California, United States, 91361
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance – Dole Packaged Foods
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose‑led organization that champions accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. Our culture is driven by core values, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values integrity, learning, and world‑class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, we cultivate positivity and teamwork to achieve the One Dole Purpose.
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance is a key strategic partner to end‑to‑end operations, including logistics, procurement, and third‑party manufacturing (3PM). This role leads financial planning, performance management, and cost optimization across the supply chain, aligning financial objectives with operational execution. It is instrumental in delivering margin‑enhancing insights, enabling data‑driven decisions, and supporting long‑term business growth.
This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office (Hybrid is defined as 3 times per week in the office).
Responsibilities Cost Transparency & Analysis
Oversee, track and analyze cost of imported goods components including product cost, inbound freight, and import fees.
Provide executive‑level insights to explain variances to budget, forecast, and prior year across key cost drivers such as raw materials, freight, duties, product mix, and source mix.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of supply chain financials.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead budget and forecast cycles for logistics, sourcing, and 3PM.
Translate operational assumptions into financial models and scenario analyses.
Drive alignment between financial forecasts and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Strategic Sourcing & 3PM Strategy Support
Evaluate financial impact of sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and 3PM partnerships.
Support costing and copacker evaluation for innovation, capacity planning, and contract negotiations.
Identify and recommend cost optimization opportunities across the value chain.
Performance Management & Decision Support
Facilitate regular financial performance reviews with supply chain and finance leadership.
Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actionable strategies to improve margins and operational efficiency.
Lead development of KPIs and dashboards to monitor supply chain financial performance.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & S&OP Alignment
Ensure financial integration with volume plans, innovation roadmaps, and inventory strategies.
Provide financial oversight on excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory, production forecasts, and working capital.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring
7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supply chain or operations finance role.
Accounting background strongly preferred.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Strong Excel skills.
Food industry experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency in ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Passionate about a purpose‑driven career.
Committed to fostering inclusive environments that support employee development and well‑being.
Sets clear expectations, encourages innovation, and drives continuous improvement.
Models and coaches transparency and integrity in decision‑making.
Effectively facilitates cross‑team communication and teamwork.
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
MBA or CPA preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
For Jobs Based In California Hiring Pay Scale: $140,000 to $160,000
Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.
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Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose‑led organization that champions accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. Our culture is driven by core values, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values integrity, learning, and world‑class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, we cultivate positivity and teamwork to achieve the One Dole Purpose.
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance is a key strategic partner to end‑to‑end operations, including logistics, procurement, and third‑party manufacturing (3PM). This role leads financial planning, performance management, and cost optimization across the supply chain, aligning financial objectives with operational execution. It is instrumental in delivering margin‑enhancing insights, enabling data‑driven decisions, and supporting long‑term business growth.
This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office (Hybrid is defined as 3 times per week in the office).
Responsibilities Cost Transparency & Analysis
Oversee, track and analyze cost of imported goods components including product cost, inbound freight, and import fees.
Provide executive‑level insights to explain variances to budget, forecast, and prior year across key cost drivers such as raw materials, freight, duties, product mix, and source mix.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of supply chain financials.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead budget and forecast cycles for logistics, sourcing, and 3PM.
Translate operational assumptions into financial models and scenario analyses.
Drive alignment between financial forecasts and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Strategic Sourcing & 3PM Strategy Support
Evaluate financial impact of sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and 3PM partnerships.
Support costing and copacker evaluation for innovation, capacity planning, and contract negotiations.
Identify and recommend cost optimization opportunities across the value chain.
Performance Management & Decision Support
Facilitate regular financial performance reviews with supply chain and finance leadership.
Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actionable strategies to improve margins and operational efficiency.
Lead development of KPIs and dashboards to monitor supply chain financial performance.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & S&OP Alignment
Ensure financial integration with volume plans, innovation roadmaps, and inventory strategies.
Provide financial oversight on excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory, production forecasts, and working capital.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring
7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supply chain or operations finance role.
Accounting background strongly preferred.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Strong Excel skills.
Food industry experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency in ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Passionate about a purpose‑driven career.
Committed to fostering inclusive environments that support employee development and well‑being.
Sets clear expectations, encourages innovation, and drives continuous improvement.
Models and coaches transparency and integrity in decision‑making.
Effectively facilitates cross‑team communication and teamwork.
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
MBA or CPA preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
For Jobs Based In California Hiring Pay Scale: $140,000 to $160,000
Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.
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