Planning and Operations Support Analyst- PRP

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.

Position: Planning and Operations Support Analyst - PRP
Location: Pearl River Plant - Pearl River, MS

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) - Generous Company Match!
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.

Hours of work: Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 PM

The Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP oversees the financial operations within our Pearl River manufacturing facility. The Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, conducting cost analyses, and developing financial strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and financial reporting as well as annual profit planning, and quarterly forecasting.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Manage all accounting operations specific to our manufacturing plant, including but not limited to inventory accounting, cost accounting, and expenditure tracking
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and reporting
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations regarding plant financials and operations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to provide clear insights into plant performance
• Conduct variance analysis to identify cost drivers and recommend strategies to optimize financial performance
• Work closely with the production team to monitor and report on manufacturing costs, efficiency, and key performance metrics
• Responsible for the preparation of quarterly forecast updates
• Participate in the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with plant management to prepare and manage the plant's budget and strategic planning

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Accounting or Finance)

• 5-7 years of Accounting/Finance experience in manufacturing is required

• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst is preferred

More about Calgon Carbon, A Kuraray Company

We are a company of scientific innovators with over 205 patents. For over 75 years, we've been innovating solutions to the world's emerging challenges. Since creating the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, Calgon Carbon has been a pioneer in developing advanced products, systems and services for air and water purification. Calgon Carbon's product portfolio now encompasses more than 700 direct market applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,350 people and operates 20 manufacturing, reactivation, innovation and equipment fabrication facilities in the U.S., Asia, and in Europe, where Calgon Carbon is known as Chemviron.

Calgon Carbon was acquired by Kuraray in March of 2018. With complementary products and services, the combined organization will continue to focus on providing the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment, and services to meet customer needs anywhere in the world.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans
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