Strategic Inventory & Cost Control Specialist

TOPPAN Security; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 9.000.000 - 15.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TOPPAN Security in Bogotá is seeking an Inventory & Cost Control Specialist to ensure accuracy and control of all materials through the manufacturing lifecycle, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. You will oversee inventory transactions, reconciliation, audits, and cost analysis to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory/control, experience in manufacturing, and strong ERP skills (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex).

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in Inventory Control, Manufacturing Operations, Cost Accounting, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex, or similar.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and production costing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and control Raw Materials, Work in Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods inventory.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, variances, and transaction errors.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/MRP system.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Review production orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify material consumption, labor reporting, and production yields.
• Reconcile and close manufacturing work orders in a timely manner.
• Analyze production variances and identify root causes.
• Work with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitor manufacturing costs related to materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze inventory and production variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support standard cost updates and cost accounting activities.
• Prepare inventory valuation and cost analysis reports for management.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory and cost closing activities.
• Generate and maintain inventory, production, and cost control reports.
• Track KPIs including inventory accuracy, inventory turnover, scrap, production efficiency, and cost variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and manufacturing costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management and cost control processes.
• Participate in cross-functional operational excellence and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support ERP system improvements and data integrity initiatives.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain related field

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Epicor

Plex

Descripción del empleo

TOPPAN Security in Bogotá is seeking an Inventory & Cost Control Specialist to ensure accuracy and control of all materials through the manufacturing lifecycle, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. You will oversee inventory transactions, reconciliation, audits, and cost analysis to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory/control, experience in manufacturing, and strong ERP skills (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex).