MENA SCF Lead
- Company: Ecolab
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-09-07
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 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