Costing Officer (Kingston)

COSTING OFFICER - KINGSTON Will provide quality support to the Purchasing, Retail, Warehousing and Inventory Departments by preparing and submitting accurate costing of landed goods received from all suppliers in a timely manner.

Active Home Centre, Jamaica’s leading retailer for Home Finishing Products with showroom in Kingston & Montego Bay, selling a wide range of tiles, plumbing supplies, kitchen, appliance roofing, furniture & Lighting has an exciting opportunity for an experience 

COSTING OFFICER - KINGSTON

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will provide quality support to the Purchasing, Retail, Warehousing and Inventory Departments by preparing and submitting accurate costing of landed goods received from all suppliers in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Manage the receiving process for all purchases according to guidelines, ensuring receival documents are submitted in a timely manner
• Compile and analyze product-related costs, ensure all costs are accounted for, approved and goods available for sale in a timely manner
• Validate Supplier invoices against approved cost and purchase orders
• Review the cost structure of new and existing products
• Assist in managing the shipping and receiving process for purchases, local and foreign
• Ensure Price listing for all inventory updated in the system is circulated to the Retail team and other stakeholders.
• Assist with updating Purchase Orders.
• Work closely with the Inventory team to ensure goods are transferred to the Retail location efficiently.
• Work closely with the Merchandiser to ensure all sample products are received for showroom display.
• Ensure all costing documents are submitted to the Accounting department promptly to facilitate payment and reconciliation.

Qualification/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/Associates Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in costing, procurement or related field
• Sound knowledge of local and international procurement procedures
• Strong numerical skills
• High analytical skills and with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to details
• Working knowledge of software application system such as Microsoft
• Proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of SAGE 300 would be an asset
• Ability to work on own initiative and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, highly organized, and excellent leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.