Dc Controlling Manager

Company Description
**Hiring Now**

**We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join the H&M Australia team. We are looking for an DC Controlling Manager to manage and support DC Operations to achieve business results, optimise performance and ensure compliance.**

***At H&M we believe it's possible for you to find what you love. We offer you space to create and room to grow — a place where you can belong and truly be yourself. You'll join a team that is full of life in a company that feels as good as it looks. At H&M, we believe it's possible because together we make it possible.

**Job Description**:

- Define and communicate strategies to achieve goals together with the DC management team (costs, planning, efficiency and payroll)
- Accountable for all financial and operational data related to DC controlling, incl. set up and follow up on agreed budget, projects, KPIs (e.g. cost, service, sustainability) in terms of efficiency and productivity as well as quality assurance.
- Act as the back-up to the DC Mgr., i.e. strongly support the DC Manager and represent them in cases of absence.
- Support departments and management team with financial and quantitative insights as well as reports and analyses.
- Secure correct invoicing and quality check of main cost drivers.
- Identify and drive areas of improvement with regards to DC performance by performing relevant analyses and reports as well as define potential action plan, e.g. for improving profitability, service level, efficiency, DC costs etc.
- Define framework & reports structure to follow up on business results on regular basis, in alignment with overall global guidelines and reporting needs of DC management, audit routines etc.
- Support and drive contract negotiation (e.g. oversee and initiate tendering of contracts with external vendors)
- Provide quantitative decision support to DC management team.
- Oversee, challenge and validate planning.
- Takes over DC Planner responsibilities at Retail DCs of all sizes.

**Qualifications**:

- Strong in communicating and adapting method based on circumstance
- Deep knowledge of controlling, logistics, DC operations & finance, related software and regional specifics, as well as operational capabilities.
- Good understanding of cross-functional departments and collaboration within regions.
- Solid skills in project mgmt., prioritization and business case.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
- Holistic view to look at the bigger perspective with a visionary approach.
- Ability to encourage collaboration, co-creation and people development by empowering others.
- Agile mindset with positive attitude to change & meaningful growth.
- Inclusive & empathetic towards others whilst encouraging diversity.
- Self awareness, understanding your impact on others and contribution to the whole group.

Additional Information
**Performance Metrics**:

- Long-Term Plan & Budget Adherence
- Fulfillment of Controlling Service Promise
- Logistics Cost & SL-Performance
- Logistics Sustainability Performance
- Adherence to Quality Standards & Consistency

**Key Decisions**:

- Budget management
- (Input on) Project prioritization & mgmt.
- Risk assessment from financial & operational perspective
- Analysis & reporting templates
- Balance cost, customer & sustainability

**What's in it for you?**
- Staff discount at H&M and globally across other H&M Group brands.
- Broad range of inclusive discounts towards wellness, pharmaceutical, Vacation, Health & Community Benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Friendly team atmosphere.
- Strong Company Culture of Values and Leadership Expectations driven throughout organisation.
- Bring a friend when on board - make the most of our referral program.