Finance & Manufacturing Systems Analyst

DescriptionWhat Matters at Magid? YOU do!"The number one key to growth is having good people and that’s what has driven us at every stage of the game." - Greg Cohen, CEOAt Magid, we’re not just passionate about safety—we’re passionate about people. As an industry leader, we’ve built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops.Job SummaryReporting to the EVP of Operations, this role supports strategic S2K, manufacturing, inventory and finance initiatives across the U.S. and Philippines operations. This position helps improve system functionality, data accuracy, internal controls, reporting and user adoption while supporting continued company growth and profitability.The analyst works closely with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, troubleshoot system and process issues, test solutions, develop reporting and train users. This position also serves as a liaison between the U.S. and Philippines teams to promote consistent processes, shared accountability and a One Company culture.This position collaborates with Finance, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Planning, Purchasing, Product Development, IT, Internal Audit, Global Sourcing and other business partners. This position reports Ken Sanchez, EVP of Operations.Essential Responsibilities:Support Warehouse, Manufacturing and Inventory SystemsLearn, support and improve the warehouse & manufacturing system and inventory systems and processesSupport annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle-count activities.Assist with researching inventory discrepancies, correcting system or process issues, and training users.Support manufacturing planning, purchasing and Philippines forecasting processes as neededSupport Finance Systems and Business ProcessesLearn, support and improve finance systems, related business processes and internal controls.Support the Philippines Internal Audit team with finance and business-process audits, including onsite system and process support.Provide analytical and system support for pricing and costing initiatives.Research costing and transfer-pricing issues and provide supporting data and analysis to Finance leadership.Gather, validate and report data used for budgets, overhead analysis and variance reporting.Assist with Systems Support and Continuous Improvement Troubleshoot ERP/S2K issues, identify the likely root cause, and coordinate resolution with the appropriate users, process owners, IT personnel or software provider.Gather and document business requirements.Recreate problem scenarios and document expected versus actual results.Develop test cases and coordinate user-acceptance testing.Test S2K modifications, fixes and new functionality.Document system processes, solutions and procedures, and provide user training as needed.Learn, support and improve data analysis and reportingDevelop sufficient SQL knowledge to perform background research, data validation and system lookups.Build and support Cognos reports.Validate reporting results and investigate discrepancies between operational and financial data.Help strengthen a ONE COMPANY culture between HQ and PhilippinesSupport the Philippines team in resolving cycle-count and inventory discrepancies through research, counting support, process review and S2K training.Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Operations to analyze drivers of COGS, overtime, direct labor and indirect labor and support improvement initiatives.Work with the U.S. Finance team to ensure alignment on key monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and performance initiatives.Serve as a cross-functional liaison among Finance, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Planning, Purchasing, IT and the Philippines operations.Hybrid Work Schedule: this position works onsite at our corporate office in Romeoville, IL Monday - Thursdays and remotely on Fridays.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems or a related field preferred3 – 5 years of relevant experience in Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Business Systems or in a related analytical role is requiredERP system experience is required; AS400/S2K, SQL or Cognos experience is a plusStrong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems and reporting toolsEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and follow issues through resolutionAbility to work collaboratively across Finance, Manufacturing, Operations and ITAbility to document processes, requirements and testing results clearlyMagid offers a variety of benefits to our team members including:Health, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceBonus plan401k retirement plan with company matchCompany provided Profit SharingParticipation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy 9 Paid HolidaysMagid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g. work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business, that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946.Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The salary range for this position is $86,000 to $117,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities. #IND1Employee Type: Salary Employee