Chinese-speaking Logistics Specialist

MatchaTalent; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Logistics Specialist in Jakarta to oversee internal controls, budgeting, and cost management within the logistics and supply chain function. The role combines financial oversight with operational logistics to mitigate risks and drive efficiency.

You will manage annual budgets, cost forecasts, PR planning, and variance analyses while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement audit recommendations and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Logistics, SCM, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in logistics, supply chain, cost management, or internal control.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and audits in large ICT/telecom environments.
• Strong Excel data modelling and presentation skills; ERP/SAP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics internal control operations and ensure compliance.
• Lead cost budgeting, forecasting, and PR planning processes.
• Monitor cost variances and identify leakage and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze large data sets to support optimization and decision making.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and implement audit recommendations.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Logistics/Supply Chain/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The candidate required to work at Jakarta, Indonesia.

Client Overview

Our client is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, with extensive operations across telecommunications, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital solutions. The company operates in numerous countries and regions worldwide, supporting digital transformation through partnerships with telecommunications operators, enterprises, governments, and other institutions.

In Indonesia, the company plays an important role in advancing digital infrastructure and technology adoption while supporting local talent development through professional training and ICT education initiatives.

Job Role

The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for internal control, cost management, budgeting, risk compliance, and operational optimization within the logistics and supply chain function. This role combines financial oversight with logistics operations to identify potential risks, conduct internal control assessments, ensure compliance, and implement effective risk mitigation measures.

The position will oversee logistics cost forecasting, annual project budgeting, cost variance monitoring, and purchase requirement (PR) planning. The successful candidate will drive cost optimization initiatives, prevent financial leakages, analyze operational data, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement audit recommendations and achieve sustainable business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage logistics internal control operations, optimize control mechanisms, and promote compliance across logistics workflows.
• Maintain and update risk registers based on internal control risk assessments, conduct internal audits, prepare inspection reports, and monitor corrective actions.
• Ensure internal control compliance objectives are achieved and purchase requirement (PR) plans are executed on schedule.
• Develop logistics cost budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with annual business plans (BP) and project budgets.
• Establish cost-over-baseline risk monitoring mechanisms, prepare monthly cost analysis reports, and identify cost leakages and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute logistics PR plans while monitoring cost deviations and maintaining expenditure within acceptable limits.
• Develop and implement corrective actions for cost and operational deviations that exceed established baseline thresholds.
• Analyze large volumes of operational and financial data to provide actionable recommendations for business optimization and management decision-making.
• Organize internal knowledge-sharing sessions and promote continuous improvement across logistics operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (S1) in Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, warehouse operations, cost management, finance, or internal control.
• Solid knowledge of finance, accounting, logistics cost analysis, budgeting, cost control, and internal or external auditing.
• Experience managing logistics operations within large-scale ICT, telecommunications, or global corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end logistics operations, supply chain processes, risk management, standard operating procedures (SOPs), compliance, and audit frameworks.
• Proven ability to conduct financial cost analysis, track budget variances, prepare forecasts, and identify root causes of cost leakages.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling and complex formulas, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience using ERP systems, SAP, or other supply chain management systems.
• Fluent Mandarin proficiency in both spoken and written communication is mandatory for daily collaboration with Chinese management, headquarters stakeholders, and internal systems and documentation.
• Proficient English communication skills in both spoken and written forms are mandatory for formal reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Code:#910