• Job Description

  Req#: 2510393

  At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

  Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
  Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
  Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
  It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

  At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

  Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

  As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

  Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

  Qualifications

  POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  FORMAL EDUCATION:

  Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

  Preferred:

  • Masters degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
  • CPA/CMA

  KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  Required:

  • 10+ years of professional work experience in finance, accounting, planning, and forecasting
  • 7+ years of people management experience
  • Experience communicating effectively with customers and ability to think through customer's needs in advance
  • Ability to use organizational and industry knowledge to develop solutions to enhance the strategic planning process through thoughtful analysis of market and competitive landscape trends across the Global Supply Chain organization
  • Ability to apply deep understanding of the planning and forecasting process to identify opportunities to process optimize and improve
  • Ability to build strong business partnerships, and collaborate across multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to strategically influence stakeholders in the adoption and use of optimized planning and forecasting processes

  Preferred:

  • Experience as a manager of managers

  TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  Required:

  • Demonstrated experience in project management and root-cause analysis
  • Demonstrated knowledge of digital solutions to enable execution of forecasting abilities
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MicroSoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  Preferred:

  • Strong working knowledge of OneStream and/or Oracle Cloud preferred
  • Familiarity with financial analysis of a manufacturing and supply chain’s accounting-related systems, tools, and processes
  • Experience implementing new financial processes

  Travel: 10%

  Responsibilities

  The Sherwin-Williams Enterprise Financial, Planning & Analytics team provides centralized planning and forecasting for Sherwin-Williams’ global businesses. This includes partnering with the company’s business units to develop an accurate view and expectation of business drivers enabling business strategy and action.

  The Director of Operations and Capital Planning & Forecasting will support the Global Supply Chain organization and guide the strategic and tactical direction for operations and capital project planning and forecasting. The incumbent will partner closely with the business and identify ongoing continuous improvement opportunities across the forecasting and planning processes, as well as the company’s global system integration projects. Additionally, the incumbent will manage a team that supports the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of financial models for forecasting and analytics, monthly rolling and annual forecasts, and capital project planning processes. The incumbent will report to the Sr. Director of Operations Planning & Forecasting for the Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization, and will identify trends across the Global Supply Chain organization to support the monthly and quarterly assessment of business performance in driving strategic business analysis.

  Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

  Additional responsibilities and tasks:

  • Manage overall strategic operations of planning and forecasting for the Global Supply Chain organization and capital projects
  • Develop strong relationships with Group Finance and other Enterprise Finance organizations, with a focus on collaboration and customer service
  • Identify complex business performance issues and present insights on the consolidated internal reports and external presentations
  • Recommend planning and business performance insights to define and execute action plans
  • Identify and assess cost and effect patterns in the business not collected in existing reporting
  • Ensure successful execution on capital planning review/analysis and provide guidance on optimal use of cash
  • Provide decision support and guidance
  • Lead a team of two direct reports with a focus on talent development; set standards of performance, coach, train, and develop employees through regular, clear, and consistent communication of goals and deliverables

  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, ability to work well under pressure, and the skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adjust and reprioritize as needed, while maintaining a strict adherence to deadlines is critical. Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to problem solve through complex financial situations is a must.

• About the company

  Sherwin-Williams Company is an American Fortune 500 company in the paint and coating manufacturing industry.

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