Cost & Inventory Manager Job at Robert Half (Waterloo)

HPC Inventory Control Manager

This role involves development, planning, execution, and management of activitie...

Location

United States , Tennessee

Salary:

78700.00 - 181200.00 USD / Year

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

First level university degree or equivalent experience
may have advanced university degree
typically 8+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields)
typically 0-2 years of people management experience
excellent knowledge of logistics management business and technology requirements and strategies
excellent communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation)
mastery in English and local language
ability to make reasonable decisions regarding country specific legislative and regulatory compliance
utilizes the expertise of others as necessary
excellent qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills

Job Responsibility

Accountable for materials, distribution, logistics and transportation activities for multiple product lines, ensuring that performance (inventory, cost, etc.) meets regional and global and business requirements
manages a team of exempt individual contributors who typically support a moderately complex regional/global business unit
responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development
ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and the processes
ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management
consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a limited scope
proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design
manages the materials and distribution activities with internal and/or external parties, ensuring critical activities are identified and issues are resolved (e.g., 3rd party logistics providers)

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Fulltime

Inventory & Logistics Manager

Do you love the challenge of keeping operations running smoothly? Join Allpress ...

Location

Australia , Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Allpress Espresso

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in supply chain, logistics or a related field, with a focus on inventory management
Strong knowledge of inventory control, 3PL management and supply chain best practice
Commercial and analytical capability to balance cost, service and accuracy
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain or a related field (preferred)
A current forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one)

Job Responsibility

Lead inventory processes to ensure accurate forecasting, control and resource optimisation
Drive inventory accuracy through robust systems, reducing discrepancies and improving transparency
Oversee stock management, cycle counts and forecasting to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
Manage and support a regional-based distribution team to ensure consistent service delivery and operational alignment
Manage 3PL partners to deliver strong service levels across logistics, packaging and raw materials
Own logistics operations including transport routes, last-mile delivery and cost/efficiency optimisation
Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial, Supply Chain and Brand teams to support operational results
Embed a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards
Support digital transformation across ERP, eCommerce and customer-facing systems
Champion sustainability, quality and safety initiatives aligned with governance and B-Corp commitments

What we offer

Unlimited coffee at work, plus weekly beans to take home
A $200 annual wellbeing allowance
Flexible working arrangements where possible
A free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
Genuine opportunities to grow and progress within a global coffee business

Fulltime

Inventory & Logistics Manager

Do you love the challenge of keeping operations running smoothly? Join Allpress ...

Location

Australia , Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Allpress Espresso

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in supply chain, logistics or a related field, with a focus on inventory management
Strong knowledge of inventory control, 3PL management and supply chain best practice
Commercial and analytical capability to balance cost, service and accuracy
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain or a related field (preferred)
A current forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one)

Job Responsibility

Lead inventory processes to ensure accurate forecasting, control and resource optimisation
Drive inventory accuracy through robust systems, reducing discrepancies and improving transparency
Oversee stock management, cycle counts and forecasting to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
Manage and support a regional-based distribution team to ensure consistent service delivery and operational alignment
Manage 3PL partners to deliver strong service levels across logistics, packaging and raw materials
Own logistics operations including transport routes, last-mile delivery and cost/efficiency optimisation
Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial, Supply Chain and Brand teams to support operational results
Embed a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards
Support digital transformation across ERP, eCommerce and customer-facing systems
Champion sustainability, quality and safety initiatives aligned with governance and B-Corp commitments

What we offer

Unlimited coffee at work, plus weekly beans to take home
A $200 annual wellbeing allowance
Flexible working arrangements where possible
A free, confidential Employee Assistance Program
Genuine opportunities to grow and progress within a global coffee business

Fulltime

Manager, Cost Accounting

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

124800.00 - 156000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification is a strong plus
8+ years of progressive accounting experience
SAP experience is highly preferred, especially in cost, inventory, and production modules
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and influence non-financial stakeholders
Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (eg. Power BI, Tableau, Sigma) is highly desirable
Experience in Aviation or aerospace industry is a plus

Job Responsibility

Lead all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual costs to standards and identifying drivers of variances
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accurate costing, inventory control, and margin management
Provide strategic insights through in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitability and cost control
Own and manage the month-end close process for cost and inventory accounting
Develop, document, and continuously improve cost accounting procedures and internal controls
Lead annual standard cost roll and support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to cost of goods sold (COGS)
Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure accurate reporting
Act as a key business partner to leadership, bringing a hands-on and solution-oriented approach to complex challenges

Fulltime

Senior Inventory Accounting Manager

The Senior Inventory Accounting Manager oversees the general workflow and produc...

Location

United States , Everett

Salary:

121500.00 - 151000.00 USD / Year

Funko

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related is required
7+ years Inventory Accounting experience, preferably in a consumer goods industry
Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with demonstrated ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, exercise discretion, and apply sound judgement
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of executive leadership and staff
Excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills
Proficient organizational and time management skills to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion in a fast-paced environment
Advanced project management ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel in particular)

Job Responsibility

Maintain integrity of inventory records, establish procedures, and analyze complex historical transactions to identify and reconcile discrepancies
Provide detailed root cause analysis for variances and maintain inventory KPI’s and metrics
Build new and enhance existing processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in monthly close
Work closely with management from procurement, operations and warehouse teams on matters relating to purchase order creation, receiving and shipping
Review monthly account journal entries and reconciliations for finished goods, in-transit inventory, freight and duty asset accruals
Conduct monthly general ledger account analysis to identify trend variances or potential misstatements
Comply with company identified key SOX controls and maintain the required levels of documentation and review support
Oversee the entire Inventory team, with direct management of the Inventory Supervisor
Maintain integrity of tooling and mold inventory and conduct ROI analysis
Maintain inventory aging’s and reconcile prepaid inventory

What we offer

Competitive compensation package with full benefits
401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
Creative work environment
Additional discretionary bonuses/incentives
Restricted stock units

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of corporate accounting experience, i...

Location

United States , Raleigh

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of cost accounting, preferably within the Health Pharm/Biotech industry
Proficient in Cost Accounting and Standard Costing practices
Demonstrated experience with Inventory Variance, Inventory Planning & Reporting
Deep understanding of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Ability to develop and manage Cost Models for diverse product lines
Expertise in Financial Reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Proven skills in Variance Analysis to identify cost drivers and suggest improvements
Experience in Budgeting and Forecasting to support strategic decision-making
Proficiency in using SAP for accounting and financial management purposes

Job Responsibility

Oversee the accurate determination of production costs associated with subcontracting
Serve as a liaison with procurement and accounting department operations teams to gather relevant cost data for correct reporting
Develop and maintain detailed product costing systems, including material costs, labor rates, and overhead allocations
Support in the creation of cost sheets and financial models for product costing
Lead cost analysis and control processes for operational departments, ensuring all cost categories are tracked, reported, and optimized
Collaborate with procurement and production teams to review and update cost structures, ensuring consistency across business units
Oversee the integration of the costing system for the acquisition of target products, merging costing models, budgeting, and financial reporting systems
Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual costs with budgeted figures, identifying deviations, and providing insights to senior management
Work with IT and finance teams to ensure the successful migration of costing data and systems following a merger
Prepare detailed cost reports for senior management, highlighting key trends, potential savings, and areas for improvement

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

We are in search of a Cost Accounting Manager to augment our team in the manufac...

Location

United States , Waukesha

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
Experience with ADP - Financial Services
Knowledge of Crystal Reports
Familiarity with Epicor
Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
Understanding of Accounting Functions
Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
Auditing skills
Familiarity with Budget Processes
Expertise in Cost Accounting

Job Responsibility

Oversee the financial costing derived from engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Take charge of the standard costing for equipment and service component inventory
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams to implement cost reduction strategies
Work closely with SIOP, Product Line, and Engineering teams to minimize obsolete or slow-moving parts
Spearhead the monthly closing process for inventory
Execute the quarterly and annual inventory revaluations and record them accurately
Contribute to managing the Inventory count process
Investigate variances, including purchase price variance and production variances
Evaluate earned hours and efficiency reports
Direct the annual standard cost roll

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Cost Accounting Manager

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accounting Manager at our Lak...

Location

United States , Lake Forest

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of cost accounting
Proficiency with Accounting Software Systems
Experience working with ADP - Financial Services
Proficient in using Crystal Reports
Familiarity with Epicor
Experience with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
Knowledge of various accounting functions
Experience overseeing accounts payable (AP)
Proven auditing skills
Familiarity with budget processes

Job Responsibility

Maintain fiscal records in accordance with GAAP, with a focus on transactions such as cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and accruals
Regularly update standard costs and work in collaboration with Engineering, Customer Service, and Production to understand and validate the standard cost of each part
Generate weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports and present them to plant leadership and the Corporate Finance team
Monitor key financial metrics, including EBITDA, operating cash flow, and other KPIs, and use this information to make accurate forecasts and decisions to maximize profitability
Prepare and/or approve the business case for capital investments and manage the capital budget
Use the Epicor (ERP) system to record accounting transactions and provide financial support to other members of the Management team to assist them in their decision-making processes
Analyze manufacturing variances and job profitability, and adjust to improve financial accuracy
Use Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Crystal Reports, Epicor, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Auditing, Budget Processes, Cost Accounting, and Annual Standard Cost skills to fulfill job responsibilities.

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Cost & Inventory Manager

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Waterloo

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
April 12, 2026

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