Organisation: Division Geomatics (including Operations & Supply Chain)
Purpose of the role:The Support Controlling Organisation provides centralised controlling support to the global Controlling function, with a primary focus on delivering accurate and timely product costing. The team is responsible for manufacturing cost calculations for three production locations (Switzerland, Singapore, and China), including the technical execution of cost runs in SAP.
In addition, the organisation supports the global Controlling function with standardised controlling and reporting activities, contributing to transparency, consistency, and efficiency across the end-to-end controlling processes.
Key Responsibilities
Product Costing & SAP Costing (Primary Focus)Perform and maintain product cost calculations for manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Singapore, and ChinaExecute technical cost runs, cost roll-ups, and related activities in SAPEnsure the correct setup, maintenance, and governance of costing-related master data in SAPAnalyse cost structures and variances, and drive continuous improvements in costing accuracy and transparencyAct as first-level support for costing-related topics for the manufacturing locationsContinuously improve costing processes, both system-wise (SAP) and operationally
Controlling & Reporting Support (Secondary Focus)Support the global Controlling organisation within the Division Geomatics with standard controlling activitiesPrepare recurring management reports and standard FP&A analyses supporting the global Division / Supply Chain Controlling teamCreate and maintain standard presentation decks for review and management meetingsSupport hourly rate calculations and overhead cost calculationsProvide ad-hoc calculations and analyses as requested by the global Division / Supply Chain Controlling team
Process & Quality SupportEnsure compliance with internal controlling standards and processesSupport harmonisation and standardization of costing and controlling processesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation where possible
InterfacesGlobal Division / Supply Chain Controlling OrganizationLocal Finance and Controlling teams in Switzerland, Singapore, and ChinaOperations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teamsIT / SAP support functions
Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA) is an advantageInitial to several years of experience in Controlling, Cost Accounting, or FP&A preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong knowledge of product costing and manufacturing cost structuresExperience working in a global shared-service or support organizationExperience with SAP (CO, PC, and related modules) is requiredStrong analytical skills with a structured and detail-oriented working style
Skills & CompetenciesStrong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or other reporting/visualisation tools is a plusAbility to work in a structured, process-oriented environmentStrong communication skills in English; additional languages (e.g. Mandarin) are a plus so that he/she could communicate with Mandarin-speaking stakeholdersAbility to work independently while supporting a global, cross-functional organisationService-oriented mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and reliability
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Job SummaryPlan and manage detailed production schedules to meet customer delivery demands and optimize capacity. Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely material availability and production flow while minimizing inventory excess and waste.
ResponsibilitiesCreate, plan, and maintain detailed production schedules to meet customer delivery demands and optimize production capacityMonitor, revise, and coordinate production schedules and exceptions based on work order specifications and material availabilityRelease work orders timely according to Material Requirement Planning (MRP) to align with production schedulesCollaborate with Operations teams to expedite material flow, production output, and documentation to meet schedules and customer expectationsAlign with Production, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to execute schedules and reprioritize based on customer requestsRelease purchase orders timely, monitor vendor delivery schedules, and implement corrective actions as neededNegotiate and expedite critical material deliveries with vendors and Procurement to ensure parts availabilityConduct regular meetings to review production progress, raw material inventory, and finished goods demandManage inventory levels to minimize excess stock and meet departmental inventory turn targetsReview and monitor aging articles to reduce excess stock and wasteParticipate in projects related to planning and buying activitiesManage key Materials Master data and supply chain parameters in SAP Planning moduleUpdate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and manufacturing-related system dataGenerate reports on inventory levels, material delays, shortages, and work order readinessSupport cross-functional teams with related tasks to facilitate smooth operationsEnsure all documentation complies with Hexagon’s standards and practicesPerform ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required competencies and certificationsProficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applicationsGood command of both written and verbal English communication
Preferred competencies and qualificationsDiploma or Degree in Business, Logistics, or Materials Engineering with 3-5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in an MNC manufacturing environmentKnowledge of SAP systemAbility to communicate in any Asian languages (advantageous for regional coordination)Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skillsDemonstrated initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills in dynamic environmentsAbility to work efficiently under pressure while managing multiple tasksExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teamsSelf-driven with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detailPositive, can-do attitude and strong team player mindset
