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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview:
The Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Finance is a key financial partner to the North America supply chain leadership team, with a strong emphasis on supply chain finance, operations, distribution center (DC) footprint optimization, and large-scale system implementation, including WMS. This role is ideal for a candidate who brings experience in development & management of key performance metrics across warehouse and logistics networks and who can translate operational data into actionable financial insights.
You will collaborate closely with global and regional supply chain, operations, logistics, and finance teams while leading analytical initiatives, supporting major network transformation programs, and driving high-impact, cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate is technically strong-expert in Excel, Power BI, and business intelligence development-and has proven experience building financial models, optimizing supply chain cost structures, and supporting execution of complex operational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Lead supply chain and distribution center financial analysis, including inventory, freight, 3PL spend, warehouse labor, cost-to-serve, and network transformation scenarios.
- Support period close, forecasting, and budget cycles for supply chain, distribution centers, and logistics functions.
- Analyze operational data to identify variances, cost drivers, and productivity opportunities across manufacturing sites and DCs.
- Build and maintain robust financial models & business cases for DC footprint optimization, capital investment, transportation strategies, and new supply chain initiatives.
- Prepare insightful dashboards, scorecards, and executive-ready reports using Power BI and advanced Excel analytics.
- Partner with supply chain, logistics, procurement, and SIOP teams to align operational execution with financial goals.
Operational & Supply Chain Support:
- Conduct financial impact assessments for major supply chain initiatives, such as network redesign, outsourcing decisions, and WMS implementations.
- Provide financial and operational insights to support continuous improvement, warehouse efficiency initiatives, cost-reduction programs, and service-level optimization.
- Support evaluation and business cases for new DC openings/closures, automation, material handling equipment, and other network capital investments.
Project & Change Management:
- Serve as a project leader or key stakeholder on cross-functional supply chain transformation initiatives and supply chain systems upgrades.
- Support project planning, including timelines, cost/benefit analysis, ROI evaluation, resource tracking, and risk management.
- Ensure milestone execution, financial accuracy, and delivery of operational and financial KPIs.
- Influence stakeholders across supply chain, finance, IT, and partners to drive alignment and successful implementation.
Data Analysis and Visualization:
- Design, develop, and administer Power BI datasets, data models, and dashboards for North America Finance & SIOP teams.
- Build automated reporting solutions that provide real visibility into KPIs such as DC productivity, freight cost trends, inventory health, and supply chain performance.
- Implement strong data validation and governance processes to ensure integrity across systems.
- Train and support finance and operations teams in adopting BI tools and analytical best practices.
Requirements and Preferred Skills
Qualifications:
- Experience in implementing a warehouse management system (SAP or Oracle preferred)
- 7-10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis within the supply chain function, 3PL, & industrial manufacturing sector.
- Proven project management experience with a track record of successfully leading and completing complex projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field. Graduate degree, CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, or CPA highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Power BI, with the ability to create advanced data visualizations and reports.
- Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross-training of all functions.
- Self-starter who takes action beyond specific job responsibilities and assignments, with a strong desire for continuous learning and does not shy away from being a change agent.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting, ensuring that insights and recommendations are based on reliable data and thorough analysis.
- High-Level interpersonal skills; must be able to work across multiple levels and locations within the company, including establishing global partnerships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Results-oriented, able to meet deadlines under high-pressure timelines.
- Highly proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to quickly learn various software applications; including but not limited to Oracle Hyperion and IBM Cognos Business Intelligence.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Full-Time
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000
- Relocation is not provided
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits beginonthe first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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Gates Corporation
vision insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Dec 11, 2025