Supply Chain Controller, Inventory Focus

We have a current opening for Supply Chain Controlling and are actively reviewing applications.

This role is responsible for the financial control, reporting, and analysis of Finished Goods inventory, ensuring transparency and effective management of inventory-related costs. The position monitors key inventory performance indicators, evaluates inventory levels against budget, and provides actionable insights to support supply chain and financial decision-making. It also oversees risk provisions, destructions, and inventory performance reporting to ensure alignment with organizational financial and operational objectives.

The role partners closely with Supply Chain, Commercial Controlling, and other cross-functional teams to analyze inventory performance, identify opportunities to improve cash flow, and support planning scenarios such as budget and forecast cycles. It involves developing and tracking KPIs, conducting root cause analysis on inventory destructions, and preparing reporting for senior leadership forums including Area/Regional Business Reviews Board Meetings. Additionally, the position supports operational decision-making through tools such as Power BI dashboards, inventory risk analyses, and detailed P&L explanations at the item level.

• Review and analyze the main inventory KPIs on monthly basis with the goal of providing useful information to the business about performance. Focusing on actual vs budget – specifically Finished Goods
• Work with the business to identify ways to reduce inventory value without impacting business operations
• Developing and tracking new and existing KPIs (Financial days of supply, Inventory Turnover, etc)
• Evaluating and controlling commercial destructions – not just reporting but also root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
• Performing the month end close for risk provision and destructions overview
• Key presentation Preparation - Preparing destructions deck for NAM Supply Chain Controlling Manager for US Business Review and NAM SC Board, Preparing the Area SC Manager and Head of Finance for the quarterly Group Stock Committee
• Support Planning team on the monthly distressed + closeout report
• Support for Category Controlling to explain P&L variances at item level - Destructions
• Work with Commercial Controlling and Supply Chain on the Development and Upload of BDG/SAF destructions by brand
• P&L control of Pallets in Stock (purchases and rentals) - Monthly close, Budget, Reforecast, Risk & opportunities

• 5-7 years of experience in financial controlling & analysis (preferably in Supply Chain Finance)
• Strong Knowledge of logistic, supply chain, inventory, and operations business models
• Strong Knowledge of financial and management accounting
• Knowledge of ERP and reporting systems (SAP, COPA, Power BI)
• Ability to gather data, analyze information, and prepare reports & presentations, multi-task and prioritize
• Effectively communicate information and provide recommendations to leadership with ability of influencing key stakeholders

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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The base salary range for this position is $105,117 - $140,156. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.