The Cost and Raw Material Inventory Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and control of raw material inventory and manufacturing cost structures. This role leads the financial oversight of raw material consumption, inventory valuation, standard costing processes, and inventory controls, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control frameworks.
The position partners closely with Material Logistic Management (MLM), Purchasing, and Manufacturing Finance leadership to support operational efficiency, financial transparency, and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the standard costing process including cost roll-ups, cost updates, and variance analysis.
Analyze manufacturing variances (material usage, purchase price variance, production variances).
Provide detailed cost analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Lead monthly cost closing activities ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to manufacturing costs.
Ensure accurate valuation and reconciliation of raw material inventories.
Monitor inventory transactions including receipts, consumption, adjustments, and transfers.
Analyze inventory aging, slow-moving,



and obsolete materials and coordinate corrective actions.
Partner with MLM to improve inventory management and material flow.
Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks including SOX requirements.
Maintain strong inventory and cost accounting controls.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and analysis.
Review and approve account reconciliations related to inventory and cost accounts.
Provide financial guidance to plant leadership regarding inventory and cost performance.
Prepare monthly reports on inventory balances, cost performance, and key variances.
Provide management with insights on material cost trends and financial impact.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of cost and inventory data within ERP systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, ASCM,CMIS preferred).
Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

📌 Cost and Raw Material Inventory Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 FCA
📍 Ciudad de México