Inventory/Fixed Asset Specialist

Company: Ferrero International S.A.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers, and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.About the Role:This position will ensure the implementation and coordination of financial and administrative processes surrounding fixed asset and inventory management for the North American business, which has several industrial facilities.Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure integrity and validity of inventory and fixed asset information
• Lead external and internal audit support and execution on fixed asset and inventory areas
• Review leasing engagements to ensure proper IFRS16 impact. Maintain IFRS16 tool and ensure proper postings.
• Make recommendations and implement necessary changes with policies and procedures to support accounting methodologies and compliance objectives
• Safeguard assets and ensure proper inventory counts are in place and tag controls are maintained.
• Organize and ensure all cycle counts and year-end counts have been performed as per the inventory count procedure from the group.
• Reconcile information between systems related to SAP and Hyperion data managementWho we are looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field preferred.
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience; industrial background preferred
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
  • Knowledge of ERP and reporting systems; SAP preferred
  • Ability to present information related to inventory and asset areas to executive management via PowerPoint presentations.
  • Ability to influence others by having the necessary interpersonal skills to enforce policies and drive processes
  • Strong experience with improvement initiatives and enhancements
  • Must be a detail-oriented, problem solver who can work in a fast-paced environment
  • Approximately 10-20% of travel within the U.S. to support the manufacturing facility and over 50 store locations.Compensation DataThe base salary range for this position is $74,693.00 - $99,590.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:Consumers, quality, and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product-centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.Diversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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