Job Description

Job Details
Closing Date 2023/08/15
Reference Number SHO230810-5
Job Title Cost Optimization Specialist
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town or City Cape Town
Purpose of the Job

The Cost Optimisation Specialist (Supply Chain) is responsible for implementing and maintaining an Activity- Based Costing (ABC) methodology within the Distribution Centers through managing, controlling and reassigning costs associated with conducting day to day operations and empowering senior management with constructive reporting.

Job Advert Details
Job Category Logistics
Job Objectives

Plans, studies, and collects data to determine the cost of business activities within the Distribution Centers.

Analysis of actual costs and reassigns to the various business activities.

Provides guidance and assistance in maintaining a comprehensive understanding of operational activities.

Complies activity-based cost information to be used in monthly operating processes and budget preparation.

Estimates the cost associated with new and proposed products, processes, or projects.

Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

Maintain an ongoing relationship with various departments/stakeholders (Ie: Engineering, Accounting) to ensure continuous improvement and line-item profitability.

Create and build detailed reports and trends to present cost-effective solutions.

Provide training courses to stakeholders when required.
Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Financial Accounting or similar

• CIMA - FCMA xe2x80x93 Fellow chartered Management Accountant (Beneficial)

• CIMA - ACMA xe2x80x93 Associate Chartered Management Accountant (Beneficial)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Cost Accounting management position.
Knowledge and Skills

Accounting and reporting standards.

Good understanding of the distribution center operations.

Strong computer literacy.

Customer first mind set.

Critical thinker with proven analytical capability.

Solutions oriented with a can-do attitude.

Proven track record of delivering high quality work.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Excel.

Supply Chain principles and practices.

Shoprite Holdings