Supply Chain Cost Controller

Role overview

A client in the FMCG sector is seeking a Supply Chain Cost Controller to oversee inventory control, product costing, COGS, and supply chain finance activities across manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, depots, branches, and third-party logistics operations.

Key responsibilities

• Handle inventory control processes, stock reconciliations, valuation, and variance reviews.
• Own month-end closing tasks linked to inventory, logistics expenses, and cost of goods sold.
• Track inventory flows such as receipts, transfers, dispatches, returns, damage, and write-offs.
• Build and maintain standard costing, landed cost analysis, and profitability reports.
• Oversee physical stock counts at factories, warehouses, depots, and external logistics locations.
• Spot inventory exposure such as slow-moving, near-expiry, damaged, and obsolete items.
• Review supply chain cost drivers and work with Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams on cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, supply chain finance, or financial control.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics is preferred.
• Solid understanding of inventory valuation, costing, COGS analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on exposure to ERP platforms; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is considered an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills along with strong analytical capability.
• High attention to detail, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to challenge operational teams in a constructive way.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline is required. Professional qualifications such as CMA, ACCA, or CPA are an added advantage.

Who should apply

Professionals with a background in finance control, inventory accuracy, costing, and operational efficiency improvement are encouraged to apply.