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This role owns forecasting, planning, reporting, and variance analysis across warehousing costs, inbound logistics including tariff impacts, and outbound freight. You will serve as the primary finance partner to the heads of Warehousing and Logistics, helping leaders understand cost drivers, evaluate trade-offs, build compelling business cases, and execute initiatives that deliver sustainable productivity. 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