JOB TITLE: Account Manager

DEPARTMENT: Sales          

LOCATION: Remote

SUPERVISOR: Sales Manager      

                                                                                                                                           

JOB SUMMARY

Kensing, LLC delivers high-quality and natural anionic surfactants, esters, sterols, and vitamin E, used in the Personal Care, HI&I and Nutrition markets.  Set to achieve nearly $400MM in 2023, Kensing is poised for significant innovation and growth with our customer base of global blue-chip consumer product companies.  We are seeking high performing Key Account Managers with a strong track record of building strategic customer relationships and driving opportunities to closure.  Leading and owning total customer experience while exceeding growth initiatives.  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced enterprise with team-focus and a high level of communication across a matrix environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Account Management – Build and maintain high-value, strong working relationships with current and new accounts in NA identifying customer needs and providing appropriate sales support to maintain and grow both existing and new business.
• Sales Planning – With a strong track record of sales growth in previous roles, meet or exceed annual sales goals and growth budget setting both strategy and targets for customer growth in the assigned territory.
• Customer Engagement – Frequently conduct customer in-person and virtual visits. As the Kensing primary point of contact in all commercial matters, build strong relationships with customer stakeholders at multiple levels within their organization.
• Develop a robust understanding of customers key needs and requirements while enhancing trust to resolve any potential problems or complaints.
• Maintain and communicate customer forecasting and ordering needs aligning with Kensing Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Plant Operations to ensure propre inventory planning and production schedules.
• Maintain customer pricing file and communication on contract and market adjustments +/-.
• Manage spot business/rush offers as needed.
• Market Intelligence and Industry Trends – Monitor, analyze and report on potential new product opportunities capturing competitive activities while engaging customer’s interest and needs.
• Sales Reporting (Salesforce CRM) – Maintain timely and accurate customer records including call reports, a robust opportunity pipeline that drives long-term sustainable growth for both Kensing and the customer, strategic account plans, market/competitive intelligence, and lead documentation.
• Internal Collaboration/Kensing Team – Continual engagement and communication with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Technical and Regulatory, Legal and Finance, and Business Units to create a timely ‘best’ solution for the customer extracting maximum value.
• Continuous engagement of Customer Care, Shipping and Operational Logistics to ensure Kensing is meeting customer needs and requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes and updates in the product portfolio and in the market.
• Keep up to date on feedstock and upstream developments that impact product price movements.
• All other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Required Education: bachelor’s degree (chemistry, chemical engineering, or business administration, marketing).
• Preferred Education: master’s degree (chemistry, chemical engineering, or business administration, marketing

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in sales with proven success building and maintaining long-term commercial relationships. Experience selling ingredients and other related chemistry in Food, Pharma, PC & HI&I preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Consummate professional with a strong commercial understanding acting with integrity and confidentiality.
• Kensing- and Customer-first mindset.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Keen on relationship-selling, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Driven, agile, organized, and entrepreneurial self-starter.
• Strategic thinker (business development, opportunities).
• Exceptional multi-tasker – able to prioritize and manage time efficiently to meet critical deadlines.
• Approachable, team-player mentality.
• Deep understanding of order to cash process preferred.
• Sound computer skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and CRM (Salesforce).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Frequent travel required as per business needs (some international)
• Percentage of Travel: >50% (To customers, trade show/conferences and sales meetings required as per business needs)
• Valid Passport
• Ability to work remotely.
• Work primarily performed in indoor office setting with extended periods at computer or phone.
• Fluent in English and Spanish

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JOB TITLE:            Scientist: Surfactants & Esters

DEPARTMENT:      R&D            

LOCATION:           Kankakee, Illinois                                         

SUPERVISOR:       SVP of Innovation and Technology    

                                                                                                                                           

JOB SUMMARY

The role will be an invaluable part of Kensing’s Technology and Innovation team and will play a key part in driving Kensing customer satisfaction, innovation and increasing Kensing’s overall market valuation. The position reports to the Vice President Surfactants and Esters: Innovation and Technology. Under the direction of the Head of Sterols and Natural Vitamin E the Scientist: Surfactants and Esters position will participate in product development; application development, and customer support. They will also provide technical support for manufacturing to support the development and optimization of in plant surfactants and esters processes.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment to provide unique solutions to internal and external customers’ needs.
• Key contributor in the development and optimization of new and existing products in the Surfactants and Esters Product portfolio.
• Applies knowledge and skillset to develop efficient, safe, environmentally friendly, and robust chemical processes and products.
• Provides troubleshooting and technical support in a timely manner across all external customers, and internal customers: Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Safety functional groups.
• Performs assigned tasks using own discretion and judgment as to the specific approach or technique.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge- scientific techniques, theory, troubleshooting,ie.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Remains compliant with company, site, and safety policies and procedures.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Preferred: MS (thesis preferred) in Organic Chemistry with a minimum 3 years of related industrial experience
• Required: BS in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of related industrial experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Solid organic chemistry knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects of complex chemistry and processes.
• Specific experience in the development and/or application of surfactant chemistry is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with process development and scale up is expected.
• Proven ability and desire to solve technically complex problems.
• Understanding of analytical techniques.

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to successfully manage various projects and contribute to team investigations.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team setting, especially in a resource limited environment.
• Should be able to operate with limited supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This is a laboratory-based role with some flexibility for a hybrid work scenario.

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JOB TITLE:                Scientist: Sterols, Nutrition & Vitamin E    

DEPARTMENT:         R&D               

LOCATION:                Kankakee, Illinois                                                      

SUPERVISOR:           SVP of Innovation and Technology           

                                                                                                                                                                       

JOB SUMMARY

The role will be an invaluable part of Kensing’s Technology and Innovation team and will play a key part in driving Kensing customer satisfaction, innovation and increasing Kensing’s overall market valuation. The position reports to the Vice President Surfactants and Esters: Innovation and Technology. Under the direction of the Head of Sterols and Natural Vitamin E the Scientist: Sterols, Nutrition & Vitamin E (SNVE) position will participate in product development; application development, and customer support. They will also provide technical support for manufacturing to support the development and optimization of in plant surfactants and esters processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment to provide unique solutions to internal and external customers’ needs.
• Key contributor in the development and optimization of new and existing products in the SNVE portfolio.
• Applies knowledge and skillset to develop efficient, safe, environmentally friendly, and robust chemical processes and products.
• Provides troubleshooting and technical support in a timely manner across all external customers, and internal customers: Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Safety functional groups.
• Performs assigned tasks using own discretion and judgment as to the specific approach or technique.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge in scientific techniques, theory, troubleshooting, etc.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Remains compliant with company, site, and safety policies and procedures.
• Other Duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Preferred: MS (thesis preferred) in Organic Chemistry with a minimum 3 years of related industrial experience
• Required: BS in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of related industrial experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Solid organic chemistry knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects of complex chemistry and processes.
• Specific experience in the development and/or application of surfactant chemistry is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with process development and scale up is expected.
• Proven ability and desire to solve technically complex problems.
• Understanding of analytical techniques.

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to successfully manage various projects and contribute to team investigations.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team setting, especially in a resource limited environment.
• Should be able to operate with limited supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This is a laboratory-based role with some flexibility for a hybrid work scenario.

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JOB TITLE:            Manager SNVE-Innovation & R/D     

DEPARTMENT:      Research & Development          

SUPERVISOR:       Sr. VP of Innovation & Technology                                                                                                                                      

JOB SUMMARY

The role will be a valuable part of Kensing’s Technology and Innovation team and will play a key part in driving Kensing innovation and new business strategy and increasing Kensing’s overall market valuation. This position is a significant contributor to the future success and growth of Kensing and reports to the Senior VP of Innovation and Technology.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing major projects in the human nutrition vertical
• Responsible for establishing a network of key internal and external capabilities, with the objective of placing Kensing in a world leading position in its markets.
• Responsible for new product development
• Responsible for process development to support global manufacturing efforts.
• Provide manufacturing support for the sterols and natural vitamin E vertical globally.
• Responsible for technical support for the existing product line in the sterols and natural vitamin E business and their key customers in both Human Health and Nutrition and Pharmaceutical/ Nutraceutical applications
• Contribute directly to both customer satisfaction and sales growth by leading and providing technical expertise to customers, salespeople, and marketing.
• Build world class capabilities in Sterols and Natural Vitamin E and applications in particularly Human Health and Nutrition and Pharmaceutical/ Nutraceuticals.
• Drive major transformative innovation projects by identification and development of complementary technologies in the Sterols and Natural Vitamin E space.
• Participate/lead the acquisition and commercialization of these technologies globally, including M&A, in-licensing, global partnerships.
• Support One Rock Capital Partners and the Executive team in scouting and diligence on potential Mergers and Acquisition targets
• Drive development of the new product pipeline, including customer-specific solutions, from ideation to commercial launch.
• Work with business and marketing to create unique value propositions for our products.
• Understand regulations and compliances for Sterol / Natural Vitamin E product lines and support regulatory communications.
• Supports major investment projects in the Sterol / Natural Vitamin E space.
• Build a team to deliver against product development goals to enable growth of Sterol / Natural Vitamin E business.
• Ensure effective project execution and high success rate to meet timelines.
• Support innovation and formulation development as the lead subject matter expert
• Support/accompany the leadership team and salespeople with technical calls with key customers.
• All other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Preferred: PHD in chemistry or food Science preferred.
• Required: master’s degree in chemistry or food Science preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of experience in managing innovation in a large multinational chemical or biochemical industry.
• 5 years of experience in managing innovation in Sterol/Natural Vitamin E.

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Strong business acumen and proven ability to run and drive new business development with large multinational companies.
• Proven ability to build and lead ad-hoc world-class SWAT teams to tackle significant technology and business challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• In principle, adhesion, and passion for our company’s values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership, Mentorship, Collaboration, Approachable
• Entrepreneurship (ability to be self-driven)
• Confidentiality
• Excellent planning and organizing
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) & CRM
• Ability to work remotely and travel.
• Ability to build relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The position collaborates with team members globally.
• Written and spoken fluency in English required.
• The position environment has high demand for chemical, technical, analytical, regulatory orientation.
• Work performed is primarily an indoor office setting with extended periods at a computer as well as quality labs.

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JOB TITLE: Packaging & Warehouse Operator 1               

DEPARTMENT: Production

LOCATION: Hopewell, Virginia (North Plant)            

SUPERVISOR:  Head of Production                                                                                                                                                    

JOB SUMMARY

Packages solid and liquid finished product and intermediates into proper packaging. Performs warehouse functions such as: Order picking, Putaways, Order prep, and shipping/receiving. Must follow ISO procedures in all phases of North Plant operations. Maintains plant housekeeping standards. Performs SAP functions within the IM module. Knowledge of IATA, IMDG and 49 CFR hazardous regulations for shipment of materials. Practices company safety standards always.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packaging flaked products into 50 and 55 lb. bags, and 1200 lb. supersacks
• Stacking and palletizing bags
• Packaging liquid products into 55-gallon drums and 1000 kg. totes
• Operate forklift truck
• Completing daily flaking production log, inventory removals and inventory introductions
• Maintaining used drum inventory and preparing used drums for disposal
• Banding and palletizing new drums for packaging orders
• Daily housekeeping of flaking area, drumming station and warehouse areas
• General plant housekeeping
• Assisting other operations personnel
• Grouping orders in SAP assuring orders are picked on time to meet shipping requirements
• Process staging in SAP each day assuring raw material for plant is pulled and delivered. All finished goods must be located in bins each day.
• Prepare customer orders for shipment assuring customer specifications are followed and including change labels
• Perform a second audit with each order
• Print labels or missing documentation in SAP
• Load trucks when required
• Receive all inbound freight in SAP against open purchase orders
• Perform daily checks in SAP, correcting errors assuring the inventory integrity in the North Plant is maintained
• Perform a third audit before loading truck and process Post Goods Issue in SAP. Process Daily SAP report for verification that all outbound orders ship on time.
• Counting and reconciling inventory
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification: Forklift Certification preferred. Must be able to operate forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Years of Experience: One year of relevant work experience in a chemical plant.
• Vocational training or job-related course work preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Ability to understand and operate a distributed process control system, personal computer, and associated software systems
• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills
• Ability to manage time and determine priorities to meet daily plant requirements
• Ability to understand and carry out routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Physical mobility and agility required.
• Requires adequate physical strength to perform the essential job tasks (for example, ability to lift 55 lbs. without mechanical assistance and maneuver 110 pounds).
• Exposure to prolonged physical activity.
• Sensory faculties needed to safely perform the job duties that allow a person to react to potential or immediate hazardous conditions and to take appropriate action.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respiratory protection, safety harness, and full protection suit as well as common protective or safety equipment including, but not limited to, safety shoes, eye protection, hand protection, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.
• Potential to work overtime as requested to meet plant/customer needs.

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JOB TITLE:         Millwright
DEPARTMENT:   Maintenance
DATE CREATED:   04.21.2023
SUPERVISOR:    Maintenance Supervisor
LOCATION:         Kankakee, Illinois USA

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Millwright Technician is responsible for performing daily maintenance tasks as part of a team to ensure safe, productive, reliable, and cost-efficient maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.

Performs duties in a manner that fosters good teamwork between maintenance and operations and is consistent with our vision of maintenance being a high-performance work team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow Kensing safety culture and procedures.
• Comply with all safe work practices; use proper PPE, fall protection equipment, etc.
• Complies with all OSHA Safety and Health
• Complete preventive maintenance work and provide feedback on any issues.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production
• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs as needed, including
• Manage input to work orders and notifications and completes time confirmations in
• Requires carrying an off-shift pager for one week on a rotation basis with other Mechanical     Typically, one week every 4-6 weeks.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Experience in the rebuilding and installation of mechanical equipment such as Pumps, Agitators, Gearboxes, etc.
• Experience with Powered Roller Conveyors, Drum Filling and Palletizing equipment.
• Setting equipment via sole plates, leveling, transit, optical alignment, etc.
• Heavy rigging knowledge. Crane signaling. Use of hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
• Ability to operate manlifts and forklifts.
• Experience in laser alignment of rotating
• Fabrication and welding skills.  Stick and TIG.  Such as for minor platforms, ladders, handrails, custom equipment, etc. Will need to pass welder qualification tests.
• Experience in troubleshooting of equipment failures.
• Does minor painting, insulating and other duties as needed when working on equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, layout plans, equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED equivalent experience.
• Kensing recognizes schools accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Additional technical training in trade classes, junior college and seminars preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of related maintenance experience in an industrial setting.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Capability to perform basic mathematics, including fractions, decimal, and minor algebra.
• Prior SAP software experience is preferred, not required. Training available.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
• Demonstrate competency of Microsoft Office software products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Communication with Supervision and Production.
• High sense of urgency, be a self-starter.
• Deal effectively with the unknown and unexpected and possess the ability to handle non-routine and emergency activities, such as plant shutdowns, start-up, commissioning, etc.
• Be able to lift 60 lbs., walk, sit, squat, bend, push/pull with arms/legs, body, reach overhead, stoop.
• Available for flexible hours and overtime as required to support Maintenance activities including shutdown both planned and un-planned.
• The production processes include flammable, corrosive, and hazardous chemicals. Operating temperatures up to 2400°
• Daily assignments include both indoor and outdoor work, year-round.
• This position may require the handling and/or management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation, identification, characterization, and movement. Each employee shall receive RCRA training on an annual basis and any additional hazardous waste training as deemed necessary.

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JOB TITLE: Sales Manager (North America)             

DEPARTMENT: Surfactants & Specialty Esters           

SUPERVISOR: Eshani Burdick                           

LOCATION: (Remote) within the 50 United States, preferable East Coast

 

JOB SUMMARY

Sales Manager is responsible to lead and nurture high performance sales team and manage top strategic accounts to meet or exceed annual revenue and profitability targets as aligned with company’s strategy. Responsibility for maximizing our sales team potential, crafting, and executing sales plans, and meeting customers’ needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for direct leadership and mentorship of 3 +/- direct reports
• Responsible for all sales portfolios and direct management of select strategic accounts
• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Design and implement a strategic sales plan that meets customer needs and is aligned with company’s strategic plan
• Manage recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Set goals for direct reports and produce monthly forecasting reports (progression, targets, and budgets) connection with revenue stream for smooth transition month to month.
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Meet sales objectives and focus on customer retention as well as improving overall customer satisfaction.
• Set strategies and targets for growth of customers in collaboration with business director
• Function as major point of contact to select strategic customers in assigned territory in all commercial matters and build deep customer relationships with all relevant customer stakeholders
• Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements
• Frequently conduct customer visits and prepare the meetings using all available tools and reports, coordinate, negotiate and close proposals.
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust
• Conduct market studies on potential new product opportunities by contacting customers to gather interest and test market demand.
• Develop new business in existing or new markets and manage opportunity pipelines through generation and closing of new business opportunities.
• Interface collaboratively with internal stakeholders including supply chain, purchasing,
• regulatory, legal and finance to create in a timely manner the best solution for the customer and extract maximum value
• Drive sales excellence process and assure implementation of call reports, strategic account plans, collection of key market and competitor data.
• Work closely with Supply Chain/Operations to ensure inventory levels are maintained for sales forecasts and order fulfilment.
• Keep up to date with changes and updates in the product portfolio and in the market.
• Keep up to date on feedstock and upstream developments that impact product price movements
• Ability to communicate in a clear, focused, and concise manner with both internal and external customers

 

EDUCATION

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, Marketing)
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years of experience Managing and Leading High Performing Sales Teams
• Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in sales with proven success building and maintaining long term commercial relationships.
• Strong chemical Industry experience.
• Experience in HI&I & PC markets is necessary.
• Experience selling surfactants preferred.
• Strong and previous knowledge of the collections process
• Ability to understand and be conversant in relevant legal, regulatory and compliance issues
• Deep understanding of Order to Cash process

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership, Mentorship, Collaboration, Approachable
• Entrepreneurship (ability to be self-driven)
• Confidentiality
• Excellent planning and organizing
• Extensive customer service, sales, and marketing experience
• Time Management skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) & CRM
• Ability to work remotely and travel
• Ability to build relationships
• Preferably living on East Coast US (Central or Eastern Time zones)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work performed is primarily indoor office setting with extended periods at a computer
• Percentage of Travel: Up to/Approx 50%

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JOB TITLE: Sr Mgr., Manufacturing & Supply Chain Accounting    

DEPARTMENT: 10005031-Accounting and Finance       

SUPERVISOR: Steve Mindy, Controller                     

LOCATION: Hybrid/Kankakee, Illinois

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Accounting will provide accounting and strategic decision support for Manufacturing and Supply Chain operations.  This role will have full responsibility for developing standard costs, analyzing manufacturing results, tracking cost savings initiatives, and providing decision support to Procurement, Logistics, Operations teams.  The Sr. Manager will also be responsible for evaluating relevant accounting and internal control systems and managing departmental staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activities such as inventory, raw material purchases, labor and overhead.
• Development of standard costs for business site operations.
• Development and maintenance of periodic/monthly reporting for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Procurement functions
• Monthly reporting of overall and site performance versus budget, forecast and prior year.
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs by item and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs by the various cost drivers.
• PPV (purchase price variance) analysis and reporting.
• Margin analysis on material revenue vs material costs, including yield/scrap loss analysis.
• Maintain and enhance the cost accounting functions within the various systems.
• Assist in month-end close of general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries.
• Reconcile finished goods and raw materials inventories.
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
• Assist with external and internal audits.
• General ledger account reconciliations
• BOM maintenance, including item master and product costing creation and updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5-7 years of Finance experience in chemical manufacturing environment

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Strong cost accounting system experience
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate results and issues to manufacturing personnel and leadership teams.
• Critical thinking of issues presented to the business.
• Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Extensive customer service experience
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Ability to juggle day to day tasks
• Passionate, team player, mentor
• High level of Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Proficiency in SAP (Preferably S4 Hana)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor office setting with extended periods at a computer.
• Ability to work both onsite and work remotely.
• Ability to travel 10%

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JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst role at Kensing is a key member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, and core support as a business partner to Kensing’s leadership team across all functions. This individual must possess an insatiable curiosity and “5 Why” mentality in how they approach gaining a superior understanding of the business dynamics at play, that influence and impact Kensing’s business performance. This individual will be adept at synthesizing meaningful and actionable information out of vast amounts of data, leveraging data mining and analytics tools including Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau, SAS, and other similar data analytics tools. This individual must be astute at working in ambiguity while evolving the fact patterns to develop cohesive and relevant analysis that may at first, not be obvious. An acute awareness of confirmation bias tendencies and the ability to avoid this trap should be part of the individuals DNA, along with the ability to work with speed and accuracy under pressure, with an ever-present sense of urgency as the norm.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly sales reporting, including building models – sales reporting, price/volume/mix analysis, and variance analysis and fulsome commentary of actual results to budget, prior year, and forecast
• Utilize large financial datasets to build predictive models and lead data analysis and problem solving to root cause
• Prepare key financial and operational analysis and reports by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining data with the objective of creating actionable information and insights about the issues at hand
• Automate financial data collection and manipulation into useful dashboards or reports to drive user independence and support analytical scalability as the Company grows
• Support monthly reporting package including but not limited to Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows
• Analyze & monitor current and past KPI’s related to all facets of the business (Safety, Operations, Commercial, Financial, ESG, HR)
• Work with leadership to evaluate initiatives and actions to improve business performance; assists with implementing and tracking actions over time
• Drive continuous process improvements in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities leveraging technology and analytical tools including AI and machine learning, automation, and system enhancements
• Support Director FP&A, CFO and Kensing Leadership to improve business performance and operational awareness by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and recommending quantifiable actions to senior leadership
• Collaborate with business leadership to share insights and drive improved outcomes, partnering with cross-functional teams as required
• Contributes to finance team effort by proactively identifying opportunities to drive enhancements into the finance and accounting function and other functions as appropriate
• Identify, lead and or support special projects and initiatives, as needed, including ad-hoc quantitative analyses of information to identify and understand drivers and root causes of performance
• Drive change where needed through a lens of continuous process improvement consider new ways to gather data and analyze business data and results

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance/Engineering/Analytically intensive math or science fields

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years hands-on analytical support experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment, but alternatively in any vertical where vast amounts of varying types of data are available to drive decision support

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must have excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of analytics applied to business (understanding of accounting, finance, applied in a commercial and sales environment)
• Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office Excel, including building and maintaining integrated financial models, building complex data lookups, pivot tables, etc.
• Must have experience with customer reporting and profitability analysis
• Experience with SAP, preferably S4/Hana, SAC, and Fiori; demonstrated experience with Power BI, Tableau, Think Cell, and other tools a plus
• Self-starter with desire to constantly learn and develop new skills
• Strong communicator with ability to simplify complex issues and effectively communicate results up and down the organizations including operations and other functions
• Critical thinking skills with penchant for spotting the “unobvious” and questioning the most likely answer
• Customer focused mindset with desire to over-deliver on commitments
• Ego checked at the door
• Willingness and desire to invest time learning the business and getting beyond the numbers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor office setting with extended periods at a computer

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