Melanie Martin
About Melanie Martin
Melanie Martin is a Senior Financial Analyst at Kennametal, where she has worked since 2019, leading global supply chain finance activities and ensuring compliance with internal controls. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from John Carroll University and a Master of Business Administration from Seton Hill University.
Work at Kennametal
Melanie Martin has served as a Senior Financial Analyst at Kennametal since 2019, contributing to the company's financial operations in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. In her role, she leads the Global Supply Chain finance activities, directing projects and processes across multiple organizations and facilities. She is responsible for financial analysis and decision support related to cost reduction programs and capital expenditures. Additionally, she ensures compliance with internal controls and SOX regulations, overseeing the cycle count program and excess and obsolete inventory. Martin also manages third-party service providers and provides strategic input to achieve supply chain business results.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Melanie Martin held several roles in financial analysis and accounting. She worked at PBM, INC. Valve Solutions as a Cost Accountant from 2014 to 2018. Before that, she was a Financial Analyst at Vitro Architectural Glass for 11 months in 2018 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes positions at Federated Investors as a Financial Analyst and Staff Accountant, as well as a Senior Cost Accountant at Philips. She also completed a Cost Accounting Internship at Sherwin Williams.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Martin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from John Carroll University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management from Seton Hill University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in financial principles and management practices, which she applies in her current role at Kennametal.
Financial Leadership and Compliance
In her role at Kennametal, Melanie Martin oversees all accounting and compliance matters for the Global Supply Chain organization. She plays a critical role in the effective deployment of capital, assisting with capital project preparation and approval. Her responsibilities also include ensuring global compliance with internal controls and SOX regulations, which are essential for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and operational processes within the organization.