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Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Sr Finance Manager is responsible for budgeting, forecasting and tracking actual expenses of freight expense with an annual budget of $550M. This position is also responsible for directing the programs that ensure proper internal reviews of financial related information. Responsibilities include cost tracking, performance to budget, reporting, and leading the monthly close, annual budget and five year planning processes. This position will interface with corporate and transportation business units including external partnership as needed. The Sr. Finance Manager position is designed to be a successor role to the Sr. Director, Supply Chain Finance, and is viewed as a key member of the DC Leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize and review weekly/monthly forecasts of transportation expenses including key drivers of volume, destination variance, rate changes and in transit.
• Oversee daily and weekly reporting related to transportation expenses. Handle exceptions and issues with reporting.
• Drive the annual budget and five year planning process including freight expense, cube and in transit. Develop assumptions for freight expenditures and validate reasonableness of results.
• Collect, assemble and organize data from various systems / databases in order to evaluate transportation operations.
• Provide direction during the month close and quarterly close processes including reviewing variance analysis and exception reports and provide recommendations.
• Lead and develop a team of Transportation Analysts that support financial related activities. This includes individual development, team progression and organizational improvement initiatives.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership
• Analysis and Judgment
• Organizational Development
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organizing
• Drives Results

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

10+ years' experience in supply chain preferred.

Proven leadership abilities in a fast paced environment.

Experience in logistics, distribution and inventory/retail systems is desired.

Highly proficient communication skills, both oral and written.

Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

Strong working knowledge of internal controls.

Ability to adapt efficiently to changing priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands.

Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Financial Analysts, Senior Specialist

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.