HEAD COST CONTROL

Kanmo Group; Kebayoran Baru; On-site; IDR 250,000,000 - 400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanmo Group is seeking a Cost Control Associate Manager to support procurement and cost control activities, ensuring efficient inventory management and strong supplier performance. You will work with suppliers, chefs, kitchen teams, and internal departments to coordinate procurement needs while maintaining cost efficiency and standards.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in cost control or procurement, with strong Excel skills and experience in supplier performance evaluation and inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in cost control, procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain.
• Experience in managing and evaluating supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Proficient with ERP systems and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent service and quality.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory levels to optimize stock and reduce waste.
• Improve inventory processes and systems for accurate stock control.
• Collaborate with chefs and operations to align procurement needs.
• Track procurement costs and supplier-related expenses.
• Communicate pricing, availability, and quality with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier management

Inventory management

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Cost Control Associate Manager to support our procurement and cost control activities, ensuring efficient inventory management, strong supplier performance, and consistent product quality. This role will work closely with suppliers, chefs, kitchen teams, and other internal departments to ensure procurement needs are well coordinated while maintaining cost efficiency and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, ensuring consistent service, product quality, and delivery performance.
• Regularly evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement or corrective action.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory, waste, and potential losses.
• Implement and improve inventory management processes and systems to support accurate stock control and efficient operations.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure the quality, consistency, and specifications of delivered products meet company standards.
• Track product quality issues, supplier discrepancies, and delivery concerns, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with chefs, kitchen staff, operations, and other departments to understand and align procurement requirements.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure materials and products are available according to operational needs and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, quality, delivery, and other operational concerns.
• Resolve supplier‑related issues promptly and raise critical concerns when necessary.
• Monitor procurement and inventory‑related costs and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate procurement, supplier performance, inventory, and cost control records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement, inventory management, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in cost control, procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain, preferably within F&B, hospitality, retail, or other fast-paced operational environments.
• Experience in managing and evaluating supplier performance.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, stock control, and cost optimization principles.
• Experience working with suppliers and handling product quality, delivery, and commercial issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with chefs, kitchen teams, operations, finance, and other departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with inventory, procurement, or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented approach to resolving operational and supplier‑related issues.

Kanmo Group was formed in 2005 as a subsidiary of the K. Aloomall Group focusing on retail distribution in Indonesia and the Indian sub‑continent.

Brands under the Group include Mothercare, Early Learning Centre, Gingersnaps, Justice, COACH, Karen Millen, Coast, Women’secret, Thomas Sabo, Nike Young Athletes, Wilio, Havaianas & Travel Gallery.

With over 13 years of operations, Kanmo Group operates nearly 200 stores in Indonesia with a market leadership position in kids and baby segment, serving tens of thousands of customers monthly. The group has since extended its retail portfolio to include brands in fashion and accessories category, grown it's distribution business and added travel retail to it's growing portfolio. In 2017, Kanmo expanded its retail presence in footwear by acquiring the sole distributorship of the global brand Havaianas and launch of the concept footwear store for kids, Wilio.

Visit our company website: www.kanmogroup.com.

Follow our Instagram account @kanmo.career

Kanmo Group was formed in 2005 as a subsidiary of the K. Aloomall Group focusing on retail distribution in Indonesia and the Indian sub‑continent.

Brands under the Group include Mothercare, Early Learning Centre, Gingersnaps, Justice, COACH, Karen Millen, Coast, Women’secret, Thomas Sabo, Nike Young Athletes, Wilio, Havaianas & Travel Gallery.

With over 13 years of operations, Kanmo Group operates nearly 200 stores in Indonesia with a market leadership position in kids and baby segment, serving tens of thousands of customers monthly. The group has since extended its retail portfolio to include brands in fashion and accessories category, grew it's distribution business and added travel retail to it's growing portfolio. In 2017, Kanmo expanded its retail presence in footwear by acquiring the sole distributorship of the global brand Havaianas and launch of the concept footwear store for kids, Wilio.

Visit our company website: www.kanmogroup.com.

Follow our Instagram account @kanmo.career

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