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Inventory Budgeting Supply Chain Recruiting (must) Training

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the global Operations team, supporting daily operational decision-making with timely financial insight and a…
• Own inventory management reporting and analysis, including inventory levels, reserves, turns, and obsolescence risk across global sites
• Develop and maintain forecasting models to quantify the financial impact of tariffs and trade policy changes on cost of goods sold and margins
• Build and manage rolling cash flow forecasts tied to operations activities, working capital, and inventory investment
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing leaders to translate operational plans into financial forecasts and budgets
• Prepare monthly variance analysis and management reporting on operations spend, inventory, and working capital metrics
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes for the global operations function
• Drive process improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting cadence, and cross-functional financial visibility

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.” · “Technology/software/SaaS industry experience” · “Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “You will collaborate across the finance organization and with key business leaders to drive process improvement, strategic decisions and enhance Axon’s forec…” · “Partner with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing leaders to translate operational plans into financial forecasts and budgets” · “Drive process improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting cadence, and cross-functional financial visibility”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change.” · “Ability to working independently with concern for quality and deadlines” · “Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful.” · “You will collaborate across the finance organization and with key business leaders to drive process improvement, strategic decisions and enhance Axon’s forec…” · “You will support a fast paced and dynamic business team that is working on solving the most challenging problems for our customers.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “You will collaborate across the finance organization and with key business leaders to drive process improvement, strategic decisions and enhance Axon’s forec…” · “Serve as the primary finance business partner to the global Operations team, supporting daily operational decision-making with timely financial insight and a…” · “Own inventory management reporting and analysis, including inventory levels, reserves, turns, and obsolescence risk across global sites”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.” · “Drive process improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting cadence, and cross-functional financial visibility” · “Experience driving process improvements focused on quality, timeliness and improved efficiency”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “You will support a fast paced and dynamic business team that is working on solving the most challenging problems for our customers.” · “Come work with us in a dynamic environment in which you’ll use your passion, technical experience, and strong problem-solving skills.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights” · “We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.” · “You will support a fast paced and dynamic business team that is working on solving the most challenging problems for our customers.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial business leaders”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless t…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “Data analysis and dynamic scenario modeling with emphasis on researching and validating modeling inputs and assumptions and ensuring their alignment with ope…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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