1) Control Tire Division Logistics costs in the Americas, including all plants and sales companies, and including all Business Units (PLT OE, PLT RE, CVT, CST, Two Wheel). Ensure that all logistics activities are delivered in the best cost/benefit relation. 2) Develop, implement and manage a logistics reporting, analysis and steering system.3) Advise "Head of Supply Chain and Logistics RE PLT, The Americas" in all financial and operative decisions. Function as a pro-active business… Show more 1) Control Tire Division Logistics costs in the Americas, including all plants and sales companies, and including all Business Units (PLT OE, PLT RE, CVT, CST, Two Wheel). Ensure that all logistics activities are delivered in the best cost/benefit relation. 2) Develop, implement and manage a logistics reporting, analysis and steering system.3) Advise "Head of Supply Chain and Logistics RE PLT, The Americas" in all financial and operative decisions. Function as a pro-active business advisor who provides financial perspective, advice and suggestions.4) Approve personnel requests (ePR's) and investments (eCR's) according to the corporate instructions. - Manage a logistics cost reporting and steering system for the Americas, in keeping with worldwide standards. Logistics costs include PE Distribution (plants and markets), freight (Plant to DC, Plant to customer, DC to customer), handling (plant and DC warehouses), and import duties. - Analyze all results, provide clarity and explanations, identify issues and make recomendations on how to offset financially. - Review actuals and FC of the markets and plants to provide qualified analysis (incl. R&O) to global Controlling.- Provide training, expertise and support to both market and plant controllers in the region. Steer market and plant controllers with respect to corporate principles (VRs eCR, ePR).- Ensure that eCR investments (including warehouse leases, owned warehouse construction or expansion, metal rack and KSP leases and purchases, security systems, etc.) are prepared and approved in keeping with the proper standards and according to all VRs).- To various audiences, present and discuss Logistics costs (e.g. Logistics managers, regional BU heads, market heads, BU Controllers, market controllers, etc.)- Together with Head of Logistics and Supply Chain, develop and update the strategy for Logistics in the Americas. Show less

Supervising and steering Controlling, Fiscal, and Accounting areas respectively. Forecasted Sales of 320 mil. EUR Multiple Business Units: PLT RE, PLT OE, & CVT (CVT RE, CVT OE, CST, Retread, & Best Drive).

Responsible for assisting in the Americas’ business unit financial plan and Strategic plan. Also responsible for analyzing and projecting monthly and yearly results for P&L, Balance Sheet and Working Capital.

US PLT Replacement Controlling for the Sales and Marketing division, which includes sales forecasting, price analysis, monitoring marketing expenses, cost center analysis, and evaluating rebate programs.

Prepare and coordinate monthly and annual income statements for various companies and business units. Systems include Controlling, Finance, Product Costing, Project Systems, Investment Management, and Plant Maintenance.

Worked directly under the Controller of Operations and was responsible for maintaining a wide variety of accounting functions. Responsibilities include cost analysis, account reconciliation, financial analysis, forecasting, monthly closing, daily reports, and accounts payable.