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Direct employerMENA SCF Lead
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Key Responsibilities 1. End‑to‑End Supply Chain Finance Ownership Act as the primary Finance business partner for Supply Chain stakeholders across MENA Support end‑to‑end supply chain activities aligned to Plan, Source, Make, Deliver Drive financial transparency, accountability, and performance management 2. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Lead supply chain forecasting, planning, and variance analysis Analyze key cost drivers and communicate risks and opportunities clearly Support scenario modeling related to volume changes, inflation, logistics disruption, and network changes Ensure strong link between operational drivers and financial outcomes 3.
Inventory & Cash Management Own and monitor inventory
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levels, Days on Hand (DOH), and E&O exposure Provide forward‑looking “at‑risk inventory” analysis and mitigation scenarios Partner with Planning and Operations to optimize working capital and service levels 4. Procurement & Material Cost Finance (SOURCE) Own material cost analytics including PPV, material price movements, and sourcing economics Validate procurement‑driven savings and Net Structural Savings (NSS) Support material price forecasting and make‑or‑buy decisions Ensure strong governance over PPV accounting and reporting 5.
Manufacturing / Plant Finance (MAKE) Support Plant P&L and PLOH performance through detailed cost analysis Develop and review standard costs and productivity improvements Analyze fixed vs. variable costs and manufacturing efficiencies Support capital investment reviews and post‑investment tracking 6. Logistics & Distribution Finance (DELIVER) Analyze and manage warehouse, inter‑facility, and customer delivery costs Develop and track logistics cost standards and performance metrics Support logistics optimization initiatives and network efficiency decisions 7.
Performance Management & Governance Track and report key Supply Chain Finance KPIs, including: Inventory / DOH E&O exposure PLOH $/kg Warehouse $/kg Customer Delivery / Freight $/kg Savings and NSS delivery Establish strong review cadence and governance with Supply Chain leadership Ensure timely, accurate, and actionable reporting Key Stakeholders Supply Chain Operations (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics) Procurement & Category Management Divisional Finance & FP&A Regional (IMEA) and Corporate Finance teams Capabilities & Qualifications 6–10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, or Operations Finance Strong understanding of standard costing, PPV, inventory, and operational finance Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Ability to operate effectively in a matrix, multi‑country environment Strong communication, influencing, and governance mindset A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life.
Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit