Sustainability Analyst

Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.Our team is the essential ingredient to success. We embrace diversity and foster an environment that reflects our values of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.Full-time employees are offered:Comprehensive health and medical benefits401(k) Retirement savings planProfessional growth and leadership trainingPaid vacation, holidays, and parental leaveBenefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.SummaryAssist in the roll out of new waste services program.Procuring and validating information for waste vendors as accounts are set up.Analyze and key data for approximately 1000 waste invoices and/or generator reports each month to provide regular reporting on costs, waste streams and recycling rates.Interact regularly with the corporate sustainability team, corporate accounts payable, plant management and 3rd party vendors or suppliers.Position requires a self-starter with strong critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills.Job ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Code invoices to appropriate plants, batch and submit invoices for all waste and recycling services to be scanned. Verify accounts are allocated to proper company code, cost center, etc.Prepare and post invoices in a timely manner.Identify and correct errors with vendor accounts and ensure payment of all partial, overdue or outstanding items.Handle vendor calls regarding short pays, past due invoices, and assist with work orders.Manage vendor master list. Contact vendors and corporate AP regarding any delays approving new vendor maintenance. Complete vendor maintenance forms to add, change or delete vendors from the master list. Receive W-9 for all new vendors.Maintain and continually build site profiles of services for waste hauling and recycling for all locations with guidance from sustainability team members (i.e. service days, service limitations, equipment rentals, city/county regulations).Review waste services accounts monthly by auditing site service profiles.Collect, organize, monitor and report information using site profiles and invoice data related to waste streams, recyclables, and diversion rates.Manage reporting containing but not limited to the following information:Billing errors and corrective actions.Contamination costs and corrective actions.Costs and services by location.Diversion from landfill percentages by location and region.Pinnacle recycling numbers.Assist Sustainability team on research and development on all aspects of Waste Services and Recycling.Identify and coordinate services to comply with city, county, state, and federal regulations pertaining waste hauling, recycling, and hazardous waste regulations which will vary by site.Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.Desired Experience
1-3 years
experience in an accounts payable role required.
Experience working with a large network of vendors or suppliers.
Experience in manufacturing or waste services field preferredDesired Education
Minimum associate degree, bachelor s degree preferred.We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 11/9/2024. Resumes are active for 30 days. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabilityIf you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Tomica Detrese Reynolds at Tomica.Reynolds flocorp.com or .