Contractor Sales RepresentativeRemote (U.S.) | Approximately 30% Domestic TravelA growing multi-site manufacturing organization is seeking a Contractor Sales Representative to join its finance team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving cost visibility, inventory accuracy, operational performance, and profitability across multiple production facilities nationwide.
Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, this position will serve as a key business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams, providing critical analysis and insights that support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:Driving Financial Performance- You'll be the go-to resource for understanding what drives manufacturing costs and profitability across multiple production sites. From evaluating spending trends to identifying sources of margin improvement, your analysis will help guide key business decisions.
Improving Inventory Accuracy & Controls- A major focus of this position is strengthening inventory management practices. You'll evaluate inventory performance, review existing procedures, identify control gaps, and partner with operational teams to improve overall accuracy and efficiency.
Partnering with Manufacturing Operations- You'll spend time in the plants building relationships with site leadership, understanding production processes firsthand, validating financial assumptions, and uncovering opportunities for operational improvement.
Providing Decision Support- Leadership will rely on your insights to support initiatives involving pricing, profitability, product mix, process improvements, and long-term planning. You'll turn complex data into meaningful recommendations that drive results.
Ideal BackgroundWe're looking for someone who can operate independently and confidently in a manufacturing environment.
Successful candidates will typically have:- 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, cost analysis, or manufacturing finance
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost drivers
- Proven ability to analyze variances and identify performance improvement opportunities
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
This opportunity is ideal for someone who:- Enjoys solving operational and financial problems
- Can work independently with minimal oversight
- Likes spending time in manufacturing environments
- Is comfortable challenging the status quo and improving existing processes
- Wants to have a visible impact on business performance
Location & Travel:This position is primarily remote, with approximately 30% travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Candidates located in centrally positioned markets will have the greatest ease supporting travel requirements.
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