GATESOURCE HR

| Full time

Cost and Inventory Lead (Cost Control / Inventory Management / Financial Analysis) – Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean

Philipsburg,

Netherlands Antilles

Job Description

GateSource HR Caribbean Division is partnering with a key client to identify and recruit a Cost and Inventory Manager  to coordinate cost-related activities, develop and organize cost systems, oversee cost analysis, and provide monthly reports on product profitability and inventories.

  • Develop
    Cost Control Systems:

    • Create
      efficient systems to track, analyze, and manage product and operational
      costs.

    • Ensure
      the accuracy and consistency of cost-related data and methodologies.

  • Monitor
    Inventory and Conduct Inspections:

    • Visit
      branches and airport concessions regularly to inspect product quality,
      expiration dates, and inventory turnover.

    • Compare
      physical inventory data with system records to identify discrepancies.

  • Inventory
    and Cost Analysis:

    • Conduct
      monthly and ad hoc cost analysis, ensuring data accuracy to support
      strategic decision-making.

    • Record
      and evaluate raw material costs, inventory valuations, and cost
      variations against budgets.

  • Physical
    Inventory Management:

    • Oversee
      periodic physical inventory counts.

    • Reconcile
      physical counts with system records to maintain high standards of
      inventory accuracy.

  • Collaborate
    with Cross-Functional Teams:

    • Coordinate
      with warehouse, purchasing, and finance departments to ensure seamless
      integration of cost and inventory data.

    • Develop
      efficient workflows that align with the company’s financial objectives
      and inventory management requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • System
    Development and Maintenance:

    • Set
      up and refine inventory and cost-tracking systems, focusing on high
      accuracy and ease of use.

  • Adhere
    to Finance and Administration Guidelines:

    • Follow
      protocols from the General Management of Administration and Finance to
      ensure compliance and support the company's profit targets.

  • Continuous
    Improvement:

    • Identify
      opportunities to improve cost and inventory management practices,
      implementing solutions that drive operational efficiency.


Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s
    degree in Business Administration, Public Accounting, Finance, or a
    related field.

  • Experience: At
    least 2 years of experience in cost management, inventory control, or
    financial analysis in public or private sectors.

  • Technical
    Skills:

    • Advanced
      proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

    • Familiarity
      with inventory management software.

  • Core
    Competencies:
     Critical thinking,
    planning skills, attention to detail, strong numerical ability, and
    self-management.

  • Attributes: Patient,
    proactive, results-oriented, and effective communicator.


Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Health insurance 
  • Staff Meals 


Job Information

Industry

FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Work Experience

4-5 years

Salary

$30.000

Job Type

Full time

Location

Netherlands Antilles

City

Philipsburg

State/Province

Sint Maarten

Zip Code

00000

Expiry Date

2024-11-30