Job Category
Pharmaceutical
Job Description
- Manufacturing Cost Controller role is responsible for understanding and managing cost drivers and maintaining control over manufacturing costs. Your responsibilities include developing standard unit costs and Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring inventory accuracy, and strategizing with department heads to minimize waste.
- Conduct cost analyses, implement cost-cutting measures, and roll out cost-saving programs. Your role also involves managing period-end and year-end closings, overseeing budgets for Manufacturing & Manufacturing Service Cost Centers, and establishing internal controls.
- Create detailed analyses and reports for the P&L and develop production analysis reports to aid decision-makers.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cost drivers and their interdependencies.
- Participate in developing unit standard costs and BOMs for new and existing products, ensuring accuracy.
- Ensure standards for material, labor, and overhead rates are accurate.
- Collaborate with department heads to strategize waste reduction.
- Conduct cost analyses to identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Develop and implement proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures.
- Roll out cost-saving programs with clear timelines and assessment goals.
- Manage period-end and year-end closings of the Manufacturing Cycle.
- Develop and follow-up on budgets for all Manufacturing & Manufacturing Service Cost Centers.
- Build a comprehensive detailed analyses and reporting structure for the P&L, particularly the cost of goods manufactured portion.
- Maximize efficiency at all levels without compromising quality.
- Perform monthly analysis of variances (Labor, PPV, Overhead).
- Establish and maintain internal controls.
- Ensure appropriate controls and structures for scrap and cycle count reporting.
- Develop production analysis reports and tools to assist decision-makers.
Skills
- Detailed knowledge of sound financial practice, procedures and systems.
- Previous experience as of working in cost controller role.
- Experienced in working on ERP integrated system, SAP S4HANA .
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
About The Business
Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Company (KSPICO) was established in the 1980s to supply the local Gulf market. Its ownership included the Kuwait government, public sharing, and ACDIMA Company. Designed by a Swedish company under international standards for pharmaceutical sites, our laboratories are designed in accordance with GMP and WHO standards.
KSPCIO's 1,068 sqm facility comprises the Product Development Lab, Analytical Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab, Compliance Offices, Documentation, and retention archives. The company's product lines include the Large Volume Parenterals, Oral Solids, Oral Liquids, and Semi-Solid Department.
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