Cost & Inventory Specialist (Reliever)

Pilmico Foods Corporation; Bamban; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilmico Foods Corporation in the Philippines seeks a Cost and Inventory Specialist to analyze, track, and control costs across operations. You will also lead inventory valuation, COGS calculations, and cost reporting to support budgeting and decision-making.

You will collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams, ensure data integrity, and help implement cost optimization initiatives while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.
• Minimum 2 years of costing and inventory valuation experience.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and control costs across production, projects and product lines.
• Perform inventory valuation and periodic reconciliations.
• Calculate and analyze COGS and monitor variances with production/procurement.
• Prepare cost reports and variance analyses for management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for cost and inventory.
• Assist in process improvements and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal.

We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.

At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.

Job Description

Job Objective
The Cost and Inventory Specialist is responsible for analyzing, tracking, and controlling the costs associated with the organization’s operations. The position also ensures efficient accounting, cost effective and recording of inventory and inventory costing related transactions. The position will play a critical role in providing accurate cost information to support decision-making, budgeting, pricing strategies and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Costing and Analysis:

• Cost Analysis: Conduct in-depth cost analysis for various aspects of the organization, including production, projects, processes, and product lines. Use cost accounting methodologies to allocate costs accurately and identify cost drivers. Utilize financial data and other relevant information to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Inventory Valuation: Monitor and analyze inventory levels and ensure accurate valuation in accordance with the applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS). Attest in the periodic inventory counts conducted by Warehouse Department. Perform periodic inventory reconciliations and adjustments. Calculate and monitor the provision for inventory shrinkage.
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Calculation: Calculate and analyze the COGS for different products and product lines. Collaborate with the production and procurement teams to track cost variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Cost Estimation: Analyze data to estimate the cost of potential projects, new product development, or expansion initiatives, assisting in making well-informed investment decisions.
• Cost Control: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost control measures and monitor their effectiveness. Identify areas for cost optimization without compromising product quality and operational efficiency.
• Cost Reporting: Prepare and present regular cost reports to management, highlighting key cost drivers, trends, cost-saving opportunities, cost control measures, and actionable recommendations.
• Overhead Analysis: Analyze and allocate overhead costs to various departments or projects, as applicable, to determine their impact on overall costs and profitability.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of cost data by conducting regular audits and implementing data validation processes.

Budgeting and Forecasting Support:

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Assist in the development of cost budgets and forecasts. Monitor actual costs against budgeted figures and provide variance analysis reports to relevant stakeholders.

Management Reporting:

Ensure the timely, accurate and thorough preparation and submission of the detailed product costing and inventory valuation to management and related Balance Sheet schedules to support the preparation of financial statements.

Compliance and Regulations:

Ensure compliance with cost accounting standards and financial reporting regulations while performing cost analysis. Stay updated on financial regulations and industry best practices related to cost analysis and ensure adherence to relevant standards.

Process Improvement:

• Process Improvement: Continuously improve cost accounting processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance cost-effectiveness throughout the organization.
• Financial Modeling: Develop financial models to assess the impact of different cost scenarios and support strategic decision-making processes.

SAP access:

• Ensure the accurate and real-time execution of tasks related to the process/es they are responsible for, including the recording of information and report generation in the designated forms and platforms (e.g. SAP)
• Integrate with other parties/ functions whose processes are interfaced with their processes (to enable alignment, efficient flow of the process, and effective implementation of controls)
• For detailed SAP-related tasks, please refer to the attached RACI

Other Tasks:

• Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the immediate head from time to time
• Actively participate in all company programs and activities under quality improvement, safety & security, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, risk management etc

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

A university degree holder with discipline in accounting, business, finance

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in product costing and inventory valuation

Licenses:

Not Applicable

Requirements:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in relation to inventory and costing
• Ability to communicate well, both written and oral
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills