Senior Analyst, Distribution Finance – 3PL Operations

Levi Strauss & Co.

Senior Analyst supporting financial performance of Levi Strauss & Co.'s third-party logistics network. Collaborating with distribution operations and finance teams to optimize costs and improve service performance.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeGroveport • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,100 - $117,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while ensuring compliance with contractual and financial standards. Proficient in operational finance within supply chain and logistics environments, focusing on cost visibility and performance evaluation.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting And ForecastingVariance AnalysisOperational FinanceContract Review And Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisMonth-End Close ProcessesCost Driver AnalysisOperational ReportingInventory ManagementJournal EntriesAccruals3PL Billing ValidationForecast DevelopmentTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

3PL Distribution OperationsSupply ChainLogisticsOperational Business FunctionsFinancial Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support month-end close, forecasting, annual operating plans, and long-range planning for 3PL distribution operations
Review and analyze 3PL operating expenses, contractual costs, and service-related charges
Validate 3PL billings and ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial expectations
Develop forecasts for volume-driven costs using shipment volume, inventory levels, productivity, and labor assumptions
Prepare financial and operational reporting, highlighting trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
Perform variance analysis and support financial accruals, journal entries, and close activities
Partner with distribution and logistics teams to evaluate operational performance against financial commitments and productivity targets
Monitor and support controls related to inventory management, shrink, cycle counts, revenue recognition, 3PL invoicing, and shortage claims
Partner with Accounting, Controllers, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support compliance and governance requirements
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, and operational decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in FP&A, accounting, finance, or operational finance
Experience supporting supply chain, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or other operational business functions
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end close processes
Experience analyzing operational and volume-driven cost drivers
Experience reviewing contracts, vendor spend, or third-party service costs
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Actuarial Science, or a related field
CPA, MBA, or related professional certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid leave
Employee discounts
Flexible work arrangements