Inventory COGS Sr Analyst

Inventory COGS Sr Analyst

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

GER FINANCAS SR

Location:

Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos Campos

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Job Description:

Kenvue is recruiting for a Global Inventory & COGS Accounting Sr Analyst for its Supply Chain Finance team. As a member of our Supply Chain Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals worldwide. This network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career at Kenvue.

Within Kenvue’s Supply Chain Finance team, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience.

This role is part of Supply Chain Finance with the successful candidate being a valuable contributor to the Principle, Inventory, Costing, and Currency (PICC) team. The Inventory & COGS Accounting Analyst is responsible for supporting Kenvue’s inventory valuation accounting processes in compliance with company policy and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Process responsibilities:

• Support the team in all activities related to inventory & COGS accounting, ensuring accurate recording, tracking, and reconciliation of all inventory transactions globally.

• Own monthly inventory & COGS close coordination & completion

• Adhere to company policies and procedures to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations.

• Support the team with any audit requests raised from the Legal Entity Controllership team.

• Remain updated with industry trends, changes in accounting rulings, and latest technologies.

• Generate ideas, foster and implement continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing processes, automation, reducing wasted time and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.

• Provide comments on balance sheet and P&L variances for regional and global groups.

• Leadership in the development of assistants and analysts in the Inventory & COGS area.

Compliance:

• Assist in any audit process raised by Legal Entity Controllership.

• Adhere to the strong internal controls in place to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is required, preferably in accounting or finance.

Languages:  

• Fluent English, other language skills desirable

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Experience in accounting

• US GAAP accounting knowledge preferrable

• Experience in SAP (FI, MM, CO) and Blackline (preferred).

• Proficiency in Excel, and other Microsoft tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Balance sheet accounts reconciliation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with global teams.

• Highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines 

• Experience in Inventory and COGS accounting department desirable 

• Experience in supporting audit processes preferred.

• Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies 

Desired Qualifications 
•  Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
•  Strong communication and presentation skills.
•  Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.
•  Manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
•  Solid GAAP´s accounting knowledge.

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At Kenvue, we foster a culture of belonging. In 2024, Kenvue was selected as one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for working parents and caregivers, recognizing our ongoing commitment to providing inclusive benefits for Kenvuers and families.

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Our community attracts curious and collaborative team members motivated by always striving to improve. Our team offers you plenty of opportunities to deepen your existing expertise and build on new skills by broadening your exposure outside of your own category. By working across the business, we harness the power of data and technology in new ways to better understand human insights and drive better health outcomes.