VIE - Product Finance Analyst H/F/NB
Air Liquide
Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The Dallas Chemical Center Supply Chain Management Team consists of around 44 people, 12 of which are dedicated to inventory planning, purchasing and supplier management. We manage around $190M per year of chemical and gasses used for the manufcatuing of semi-conductors in the North Texas area.The North American Cluster Electronics Operations Control team (EL NAM Ops Control) is made up of 3 employees of several nationalities, based in Houston, Texas (USA). They work in close relationship with the entire NAM Ops Control team (Houston, Texas), as well as the Electronics Operations team based in Dallas, Texas and the Business Service Center (BSC) based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Spoken language will be in English, but there are several other languages represented on our team.
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English!
Position based in Dallas, Texas (USA) for an initial period of 18 months, (extendable once).
Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program
Mission description:
The Pass-Through Product Finance Analyst is responsible for the financial monitoring and maintenance of approximately 800 designated part numbers classified as pass-through (zero margin) products. This role requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and excellent communication abilities. The analyst will regularly examine transaction histories (purchasing and sales) for these products to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, and potential areas for improvement. The primary objective is to ensure accurate pricing, smooth transactions, and minimize any negative financial impact associated with these products. This involves proactively recommending corrective actions to both internal management and external customers, and directing reconciliation efforts for discrepancies.
Monitoring: Continuously monitor approximately 800 assigned part numbers for pass-through products, tracking sales volume, pricing, and transaction history (purchasing and sales).
Analysis: Regularly analyze transaction data (purchasing and sales) to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues related to pricing accuracy.
Reconciliation: Direct reconciliation efforts to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, sales orders, credits, and invoices for pass-through products, ensuring accurate record-keeping and cost tracking.
Pricing Management: Verify and maintain the accuracy of pricing for pass-through products, ensuring alignment with vendor pricing and internal systems. Proactively identify and correct pricing errors.
Communication: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., sales, purchasing, finance) and external customers regarding pricing adjustments, order status, and any other relevant information related to pass-through products. Provide regular reports to customers and management.
Recommendation: Develop and present clear, concise recommendations to management and customers for corrective actions to address identified issues, improve processes, and minimize financial impact. This may include suggestions for pricing adjustments, process improvements, or communication strategies.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of pricing changes, transaction history, and communication with customers related to pass-through products.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement related to the management of pass-through products and contribute to the development and implementation of solutions.
Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the financial performance of pass-through products, highlighting key metrics, identified issues, and implemented solutions.
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Are you a MATCH?
**The candidate need to have 0 professional experience record in the hosting country , restriction includes (internship, part-time job, students jobs...etc)
Education : Master's Degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance or similar background.
Soft and Hard Skills
Proven experience in data analysis, pricing analysis, or a related role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred) and other relevant software applications.
Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is a plus.
Experience in a distribution environment is a plus.
Languages : English fluency is Must have
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
