Manager Inventory and Operating Expense

**Basic Function**:
Reporting to the Sr. Director Global Supply Chain, the Manager of Inventory Accuracy and Operating Budget is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of SAP inventory vs. physical for Global Supply Chain as well as development of the Global Supply Chain operating budget, cost reporting and spend analytics. This role will be an essential driver of supply chain economic strategy as well as the move toward full integration of the HF Sinclair Lubricants Manufacturing and Distribution facilities.

**Job Duties**:

- Leads a team of inventory and financial analysts responsible for the execution of accurate and timely reporting for Accounting and Supply Chain Operations, and ensures compliance with HF Sinclair procedures, internal controls and SOX requirements
- Manages monthly, quarterly and annual financial and performance reporting, as well as leads the annual budget process for Global Supply Chain expenses in Mississauga
- Supports and coordinates month-end close through timely and accurate GI/GR postings and books accruals with Accounting
- Drives consistent inventory reconciliation practices throughout HF Sinclair Lubricants and Specialties’ proprietary and third party operated blending, packaging and distribution facilities as managed by Global Supply Chain
- Establishes adequate inventory controls and processes to minimize inventory loss and enable accurate inventory data
- Liaises, collaborates and directs GSC leaders towards the execution of scheduled inventory reconciliations, while identifying cost savings and process improvement initiatives. Assists with review and approvals of inventory reconciliations
- Participates in various internal and external audits (ISO, financial, SOX) throughout the year
- Guides the Global Supply Chain team in the development of best practices and compliance to procedures

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

**Experience**:

- Working knowledge of SAP (FI, MM S&D) and Business Warehouse (BW)
- 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing & distribution environment. 5+ years leading teams
- Experience in petroleum business in manufacturing and distribution is preferred
- 5 years in inventory control and manufacturing analysis is preferred
- Demonstrated experience in the development of departmental strategy at Leadership Team Level is an asset

**Education Level**:

- Successful completion of post secondary studies
- Successful completion of a bachelors degree with preference given to technical education, finance or business is preferred

**Required Skills**:

- Expert knowledge of SAP (FI, MM S&D) and Business Warehouse (BW)
- Familiarity with the components of the development of a strategy relative to Material Controls and Operating Expenses
- Strong leadership skills, including non-authoritative leadership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced work environment
- Detail-oriented
- Team player but capable of working independently
- Strong continuous improvement mindset
- Strong analytical skills to be able to effectively gather, analyze and synthesize complex information and large amounts of data
- Problem solving and root cause analysis skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated results leading and developing strategy in the chemicals processing industry is an asset
- Expert knowledge of inventory and financial practices is strongly preferred

**Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility**:

- Leadership responsibilities for 2 Inventory Management Analysts and 1 Financial Analyst

**Work Conditions**:

- Extensive amounts of time working on a computer is a requirement
- Mental stress and pressure dealing with inventory issues, responding to operational needs, multiple priorities and tight deadlines imposed by others

**Our One HF Sinclair Culture**:
At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Owners