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Business Controller - Vehicle Aftermarket
full-time•Plymouth•$115k - $138k
About this role
Business Controller
VA Kit Center & Automotive Logistics North America
This Controller position will combine the Manufacturing controlling of our Kit Center in Crossville and the logistics flows in Automotive North America. The VA Kit Center & North America Logistic Controller is a key position supporting manufacturing and logistics operations in business decisions and driving continuous improvement.
Location: Plymouth, MI - hybrid
Salary Target: $115,000 - $138,000
Key responsibilities
- Own the standard cost calculation process for kitting operations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational realities.
- Analyze logistics costs (transportation, warehousing, distribution, etc.), identify cost drivers, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Review GL accounts during monthly close. Prepare and present financial and operational reports, including variance analysis, KPIs, and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Drive controlling processes: yearly planning process, quarterly forecasts, monthly close activities, regular pulse meetings and transformation project meetings.
- Build financial models to evaluate logistics initiatives, network changes, and transformation projects across the NAM region.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements related to logistics spend.
- Calculate and maintain logistics and kitting/packaging costs as a percentage of sales, providing visibility into cost trends and profitability.
- Support the Investment Review and Evaluation (IREs) process for logistics and aftermarket packaging operations.
- Assess the financial impact of logistics changes including tariffs, freight rate fluctuations, and spend variations. Provide pricing support and challenge logistics decisions with data-driven insights.
- Monitor and analyze 3PL activities and spend, ensuring alignment with budget and strategic goals.
- Provide financial analysis and support for North Americas transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement
- Ensure that Standard Cost calculation, reporting, accounting and other financial and controlling matters are in line with SKF and local legal requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in FP&A, logistics finance, or supply chain analytics.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations and cost structures, especially in manufacturing, automotive or aftermarket environments.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making.
What you'll do
- The Business Controller will oversee the standard cost calculation process for kitting operations and analyze logistics costs to recommend cost-saving initiatives. This role also involves preparing financial reports and driving controlling processes for manufacturing and logistics operations.
About SKF
We fight friction to move the world forward.
20% of all energy consumed is spent overcoming friction.
At SKF, we’re constantly fighting that friction, to reduce energy waste and make the most of the resources we have.
Since 1907, we’ve been making some of the world’s most innovative bearings, seals, lubrication systems to reduce friction.
But we sell something bigger. Less friction means more energy saved.
By seeking out and reducing friction, we’re making industry smarter, more competitive, and more energy efficient. And in collaboration with other forward-thinking companies, actually tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Ultimately, helping to build a more sustainable future where we can all do more with less.
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SKF offers a competitive compensation package for the Business Controller - Vehicle Aftermarket role. The salary range is USD 115k - 138k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
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