- Gross Margin Controlling:
- Analyze sales revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and gross margin.
- Monitoring PO prices to ensure product profitability
- Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimize margins.
- PPV & MQV Controlling:
- Monitor and analyze price fluctuations in raw materials and finished goods.
- Investigate and report on any significant variances.
- Evaluate discrepancies between actual material usage and standard quantities.
- Work with production and procurement teams to address deviations
- MOH Capitalization:
- Allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products accurately.
- Ensure proper capitalization of indirect costs.
- Cost Centers Monitoring:
- Maintain cost center structures and track expenses by department.
- Prepare cost center reports for management review.
- Slow-Moving Item & LCM Provision:
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory items.
- Recommend appropriate provisions or write-offs.
- Assess inventory values based on market conditions.
- Make provisions for potential losses due to declining market prices.
- DIO Controlling:
- Calculate and monitor DIO to optimize inventory turnover.
- Implement inventory reduction strategies where necessary.
- Subcontracting Controlling:
- Manage subcontracting costs and track performance.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of subcontracting transactions.
- Budgeting for the COGS Line:
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to create COGS budgets.
- Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures.
- Maintaining Master Data:
- Update and maintain product category information, operational types, and product line locations.
- Ensure accuracy in the system for reporting purposes.
- Stock Counting:
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Collaborate with warehouse teams to reconcile discrepancies and update inventory records
- Inventory Reconciliations:
- Regularly reconcile inventory records with financial statements.
- Investigate discrepancies and make necessary adjustments.
- Controlling Indirect Material:
- Monitor and manage indirect material costs (such as office supplies, maintenance items, etc.).
- Ensure proper allocation and tracking of indirect material expenses.
Proven experience as inventory controller or similar positionExcellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methodsWorking knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)Ability to accurately track inventory and create reportsAn analytical mind with strong math skillsExcellent organizational and planning skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal abilitiesReliable and trustworthyBSc/BA in in accounting, Finance, or related fieldProficiency in accounting software (e.g., Odoo, SAP, or similar).