Logistics Cost Specialist

Nestlé; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé, the world's largest Food and Beverage Company, is seeking a Logistics Cost Specialist to oversee financial operations at their Distribution Centre in Selangor. This pivotal role involves managing IMS finance portfolios, ensuring compliance, and providing critical financial analyses to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in distribution industries with financial oversight.
• Experience in accounting/finance functions such as CDS, factory, or supply chain finance.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage IMS Finance portfolio and conduct financial analysis for export.
• Organize and perform Period End Close activities related to financial data.
• Prepare annual OP budget and consolidate variable distribution expenses.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Compliance

Financial oversight

Logistics finance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Distribution Centre - Sijangkang, Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor

Company: Nestlé Malaysia

Permanent

Bachelor’s Degree

4+ years of experience

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestlé career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, providing opportunities to stand out and grow both professionally and personally.

We are looking for a Logistics Cost Specialist to:

• Manage IMS Finance portfolio, including analysis for export and VDE management
• Drive compliance within the IMS team
• Maintain inbound import rates

A day in the life of...

• Period End Close
• Organize and perform PEC activities ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data, along with relevant supporting documentation
• Prepare JV and review all JV with LC before posting
• Provide analysis of Actual vs. DF and LY in the agreed format

• Financial Analysis and DF Reporting
• Provide quality financial information and analysis to support decision-making, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Support Logistics Controller with logistics, BU, and IMS reviews

• Operation Planning (Budgeting)
• Prepare annual OP budget for export and third-party export, coordinating with IMS team for review and approval
• Validate VDE export budget, including supply, delivery, and FG handling costs, with relevant stakeholders
• Consolidate variable distribution expenses by material and market

• Savings (LC2A) Reporting
• Collaborate with operations to validate and record savings projects
• Report savings as per the agreed format

• Compliance
• Ensure IMS operations adhere to compliance and control standards
• Promote best practices and compliance processes within IMS

• Others
• Provide YCAA, ZED0 (SST), and ZOA1 (import duty) reports semi-annually to DSP team
• Provide distribution cost transfer price details to planners/CDS as requested

What Will Make You Successful

• At least 3 years of experience in distribution industries, with financial oversight of IMS Total Direct Cost, ensuring compliance with Nestlé guidelines
• Experience in accounting/finance functions such as CDS, factory, supply chain finance, NMA, or commercial control
• Financial planning and analysis expertise
• Experience in logistics and warehouse finance