Job Description : Operations & Finance Coordinator, Americas
Position Overview
The Operations & Finance Coordinator, Americas will play a key role in shaping the overall health, operational efficiency, and long-term growth of the organization. This position combines hands-on execution in mainly logistics and operations but also within finance / controlling. The Operations Manager, Americas will be responsible for ensuring robust efficient operational processes while supporting the Americas organisation as well as the Senior Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Operations :
- Act as first point of contact for all business related matters in Americas, both internal as well as with customers and distributors
- Oversee day-to-day business operations to ensure efficiency, scalability, and alignment with company goals
- Order management / fulfilment incl Quoting support and Order Creation in SAP
- Coordinate deliveries to / from warehouse / factory
- SAP Master Data Management
- Implement and track KPIs across functions to monitor business performance
- Act as back-up for European Operations from time to time
Finance & Controlling
Monitor and analyse financial performance; provide actionable insights and recommendations to managementHands-on involvement in controlling tasks, including cost analysis, profitability tracking, and variance analysisPartner with Sales team in pursuing timely customer paymentsEstablish and maintain effective internal controls, compliance with regulations, and risk management practicesQualifications
5+ years of progressive hands-on experience in operations and / or finance and accountingAbility to balance strategic vision with operational executionExperience in scaling operations and implementing process improvementsStrong communication, and stakeholder management skillsProficiency in ERP tools, as well as CRM ToolsPersonal Attributes
Team player with high integrity and resilienceFluent in English, Portuguese is an advantageHands-on, pragmatic, and detail-oriented while maintaining operational perspectiveStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment