As we continue to strengthen our controlling capabilities, we are seeking an experienced Industrial (m/f/d) to further develop product costing and logistics controlling and to act as a strong business partner to our operational functions and our category management.
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In this role, you will be responsible for analysing, steering and continuously optimizing product and manufacturing costs as well as logistics costs along the end-to-end supply chain. Your scope includes product costing, manufacturing and logistics cost analyses, performance transparency and decision support for Category Management, Production and Supply Chain.
Your Tasks
Product Costing, Pricing & Production Controlling
Drive the optimization of FMCG product cost structures, ensuring competitive unit costs and improved gross margins
Maintain accurate, consistent and regularly updated standard costs as a reliable steering baseline
Create full transparency of actual product and manufacturing costs, including variance analyses (price/quantity/mix) and follow‑up corrective actions
Monitor and analyze production efficiency and productivity KPIs, including OEE, machine and labour utilization, and other metrics, to ensure alignment with production targets
Conduct detailed cost analysis related to production, including direct material usage, labour efficiency, machine utilization, and manufacturing overhead absorption
Identify and continuously optimize key cost drivers based on fact‑based manufacturing and product cost analyses, in close collaboration with Category Management and Engineering & Production (E&P;) functions
Enable fact‑based pricing, portfolio and innovation decisions through timely, consistent and audit‑proof cost information
Logistics Controlling
Analyze, steer and optimise end‑to‑end logistics cost structures (inbound, internal logistics, outbound, distribution) to improve cost per unit and overall supply chain efficiency
Ensure transparency of logistics costs and performance, with clearly identified cost and service drivers (e.g. transport, warehousing, handling, inventory) and explained deviations
Develop and apply robust, action‑oriented logistics KPIs (e.g. cost per unit, inventory turnover, service level) to support effective steering
Systematically analyse and continuously improve logistics cost drivers, achieving measurable efficiency gains and sustainable cost reductions
Business Partnering & Decision Support
Support business decisions with fact‑based and forward‑looking analyses, enabling transparent and value‑oriented steering across product and supply chain topics
Proactively challenge and support Category Management, Production and R&D; departments through financial insights, scenario analyses and clear, actionable recommendations
Contribute to sustainably improving decision quality, positioning Controlling as a trusted sparring partner rather than a pure reporting function
Controlling Excellence
Set and maintain high performance standards within your responsibility area
Leverage modern technology to automate tasks and improve efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance
Your profile
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification is preferred. xkiyazw
Several years of experience in operations‑related controlling (production, supply chain or comparable roles) within an internationally operating company, preferably in the FMCG industry
Strong affinity for numbers, analytical thinking, process orientation, and a solid understanding of complex business contexts
High initiative, assertiveness, proactive problem‑solving skills, and results‑oriented mindset
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Team player who thrives in a dynamic environment, collaborating effectively across departments
Advanced Excel skills, proficiency with the SAP ERP system and BI
Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage, Italian is a plus.
OUR OFFER An international company committed to responsibility for people and the environment The Loacker Family Spirit
Professional and personal training at our "Loacker Academy
Individual onboarding program
Company canteen
Location
Auna di Sotto / Unterinn
Contact: Stefanie Prader, Talent Acquisition