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Operations Planning & Cost Control Executive - Planning & Budgeting, SG Warehouse
Role Overview
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Operations Planning & Cost Control Executive to drive operational efficiency through effective planning, forecasting, and cost management. This role will focus on manpower planning, inventory forecasting, and cost control to ensure seamless warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, thrive in a dynamic environment, and have a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Planning: Develop warehouse operational plans on a monthly and quarterly basis, which involves forecasting outbound volumes, overseeing inventory levels, and managing optimal inbound volume.
Cost Control & Optimisation: Build up planning model to cater for new businesses, and align with relevant stakeholders to meet required timeline, operational targets etc.
Manpower Forecasting: Analyse productivity data to forecast labor needs, coordinating with staffing agencies to secure manpower while optimising costs.
Performance Tracking: Collaborate with multiple teams to build and refine planning models and dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify operational gaps.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with various teams to align plans and manage costs effectively, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply chain, or related disciplines coupled with 2 to 5 years of working experience (Candidates with 0 to 1 years of experience are welcome to apply).
Prior work or internship experience in supply chain sector will be an advantage.
Good logical thinking abilities with a data driven mindset.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Able to work well within a team and independently.
Comfortable to work in a warehouse setting.
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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare quantity take-offs for tendering and cost estimation purposes
• Source and obtain quotations for various trades, conduct price comparisons, and perform cost analysis
• Identify and raise tender queries or discrepancies in design promptly for clarification
• Manage tender correspondence and ensure all addenda and document revisions are updated accordingly
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of tender submissions, including tender qualifications
• Perform additional quantity surveying duties as required

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in main building construction tenders
• Strong ability to read and interpret building drawings and specifications
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with digital quantity surveying tools such as CostX or Glodon is a plus

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Project Cost and Planning Lead to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and project cost control for infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost estimation, financial management, and resource coordination, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse project cost estimates and budgets.
• Compile and submit progress financial reports, including payment records and updates.
• Verify and approve progress payments for contractors and vendors, including on-site valuations.
• Prepare project submission documents, solicit quotations, and conduct evaluations and comparisons.
• Manage pre- and post-project financial administration, including variations, adjustments, purchases, and final settlements.
• Perform cost control, risk assessment, and value management throughout project lifecycle.
• Conduct material and resource cost evaluations and support vendor pre-qualification.
• Assist with contractual and administrative matters, including extensions of time and correspondence.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, clients, project teams, and internal operations teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and drawings using AutoCAD as required.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to monitor progress and financial compliance.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in cost control, project financial management, or related roles; experience in technical or critical infrastructure projects is a plus.
• Candidates with ITE qualifications and relevant experience, or fresh graduates with degree/diploma, are welcome to apply.
• Familiarity with project management tools and financial tracking techniques is advantageous.
• Workplace safety certification (WSQ/WSH) preferred.
• Positive, proactive attitude with high ethical standards.
• Team player capable of working independently and managing challenges in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD.

Application

Please Apply or submit your resume to

About the Role
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Project Cost and Planning Lead to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and project cost control for infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost estimation, financial management, and resource coordination, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse project cost estimates and budgets.
• Compile and submit progress financial reports, including payment records and updates.
• Verify and approve progress payments for contractors and vendors, including on-site valuations.
• Prepare project submission documents, solicit quotations, and conduct evaluations and comparisons.
• Manage pre- and post-project financial administration, including variations, adjustments, purchases, and final settlements.
• Perform cost control, risk assessment, and value management throughout project lifecycle.
• Conduct material and resource cost evaluations and support vendor pre-qualification.
• Assist with contractual and administrative matters, including extensions of time and correspondence.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, clients, project teams, and internal operations teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and drawings using AutoCAD as required.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to monitor progress and financial compliance.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in cost control, project financial management, or related roles; experience in technical or critical infrastructure projects is a plus.
• Candidates with ITE qualifications and relevant experience, or fresh graduates with degree/diploma, are welcome to apply.
• Familiarity with project management tools and financial tracking techniques is advantageous.
• Workplace safety certification (WSQ/WSH) preferred.
• Positive, proactive attitude with high ethical standards.
• Team player capable of working independently and managing challenges in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD.

Application
Please Apply or submit your resume to

Our organization requires a highly skilled Project Cost Control Specialist to oversee various tasks including:

• Developing Bills of Quantities for project estimation and planning
• Evaluating quotations and selecting optimal options
• Preparing sub-contract/purchasing documents for review and approval by senior management
• Managing project costs effectively through close monitoring and control
• Assisting the supervisor in preparing claims for extensions of time, acceleration, prolongation, and additional costs
• Preparing final accounts of sub-contract work and reconciliations with clients
• Issuing progress payment certificates to sub-contractors and ensuring timely payments

The selected candidate will also be responsible for other duties assigned by the supervisor.

This role demands strong skills in negotiation, Microsoft Office, construction, quantity surveying, cost management, administration, estimates, procurement, AutoCAD, team collaboration, civil engineering, tendering, pricing, sourcing, and cost control.

• Develop and maintain Project Cost Controls System and Management Reporting for project value less than Eur150M.
• To ensure the completeness and accuracy of revenue and cost are reported on timely basis.
• Liaise with Procurement & Subcontracts Leads and Project Managers to review and set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Work Package / project budgets.
• Preparing reports on revenue (as sold), internal budgets, commitments, budget transfers, change and variation orders; forecasts and cash-flows in-line with internal management reporting requirements;
• Monitors and updates the actual and committed cost periodically and analyses these costs and trends;
• Verify cost allocations according to Work Package;
• Prepare monthly Cost Report (Ms Excel or EcoSys) and GPR, and Client's Reports as required;
• Prepare monthly Cash Flow and 15 weeks Cash Flow
• Monitor and identify variance from project current budget and previous EAC and report accordingly
• Maintain Change Order, Budget Transfers, Trends Register and prepare supporting documents;
• Assist PMs and Project Commercial Managers with estimates and supporting documentation for CO to be submitted to Clients;
• Prepare billing memo with supporting documents for Finance to prepare invoices and entries into SAP;
• Internal liaison with Finance/Procurement/Operations to maintain efficient & accurate recording of cost expenditure and manage discrepancies for preparation of accurate and complete cost reports;
• Troubleshoot cost abnormalities in reporting data and liaise with relevant parties as necessary;
• Provide the support to Finance for External Audit and Tax Audit;
• Support Project Manager with risk process and maintain an updated risk register;
• Support Project Manager to coordinate with all disciplines and providing input to the Manpower Management System (MMS);
• Prepare Project and Management ad hoc reports;
• Assist Senior Project Controls Manager to coordinate with SEA projects for cost report, GPR and risk register and prepare consolidation reports.
• Flexibility regarding physical location(s) where duties will be carried out i.e. working in multiple locations throughout Singapore.
• International work assignments – Whilst not compulsory, a willingness to accommodate would be mutually beneficial.
• Due to the complex and fast track nature of many of Projects an extensive period of familiarisation is required. Hence it is envisaged that there will be a gradual transfer into all of the roles and responsibilities stated herein.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering or Science
• Minimum 5 years working experience in engineering & construction environment and minimum 3 years of cost control experience.
• High level of Competency in the use of MS Excel (Intermediate to Advance), Power Point and Word.
• Experience in ERP System (SAP preferred) and Cost Control System (EcoSys preferred)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.

Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including refer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, give us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.

An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC Southeast Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Executive, Cost Control.

DESIGNATION : Executive, Cost Control (Shipping, 1 Year Contract)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control. In this position, you will have opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Cost Control Tasks

• Checking and approving invoices against purchase order ("PO"), contract and HOD approval to ensure accuracy of Principal Cost;
• To liaise with vendor for any invoices discrepancies and follow up credit notes for cost savings;
• Ensure timely and correct daily posting and approval of operational vendor expenses;
• Creation of supplementary DA/GA;
• To issue tax invoices for recovery of Principal Expenses from third party and crew change income;
• Report Vessel Disbursement and General Account in ECR;
• Ensure completeness of Provision of Vessel Expense by 5 Calendar Days of vessel departure, General Account and Land Logistics Income Expenses in ECR by 5 Calendar Day of following month;
• Ensure variance between PVE and Actual not more than +/- 5% variance, else provide an explanation;
• Ensure vessel DA are filed to MSC Regional office on time;
• Identify and issue Supplementary Debit Note/Credit Notes for DA, if any;
• Attend to Principal's queries on Disbursement Accounts and liaise with Subagents to clear queries;
• Related tasks as assigned, including back-up for others during their absence.

Reporting and Deliverables to Management (unless stated otherwise)

• Provide weekly performance on Provision Vessel Expenses;
• Monthly reconcile on all Cost Control suspense account;
• Analysis & updates on cost performance.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Raise System (System Request Queue) to fix bugs on-time.

Team Management and Development

• Supervise, train and guide Cost Control Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of related voyage expenses accounting experience in a shipping industry;
• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting, Qualified ACCA Professional or equivalent;
• Good Singapore IFRS and basic tax knowledge;
• Minimum 2 years SAP system experience hands-on in end-to-end Voyage Expenses Accounting Process;
• MS Office:
• Intermediate MS Excel for intelligent data massaging skills
• Intermediate MS Word and MS Outlook
• Good business English for written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues;
• Good analytical skills and problem solver;
• Good time-management;
• Managing performance expectations and high quality deliverables;
• Able to meet deadlines, work under stress and adaptable to change.

OTHER INFORMATION

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.

Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including refer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, give us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.

An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC Southeast Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Executive, Cost Control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control. In this position, you will have opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Cost Control Tasks

• Checking and approving invoices against purchase order ("PO"), contract and HOD approval to ensure accuracy of Principal Cost;
• To liaise with vendor for any invoices discrepancies and follow up credit notes for cost savings;
• Ensure timely and correct daily posting and approval of operational vendor expenses;
• Creation of supplementary DA/GA;
• To issue tax invoices for recovery of Principal Expenses from third party and crew change income;
• Report Vessel Disbursement and General Account in ECR;
• Ensure completeness of Provision of Vessel Expense by 5 Calendar Days of vessel departure, General Account and Land Logistics Income Expenses in ECR by 5 Calendar Day of following month;
• Ensure variance between PVE and Actual not more than +/- 5% variance, else provide an explanation;
• Ensure vessel DA are filed to MSC Regional office on time;
• Identify and issue Supplementary Debit Note/Credit Notes for DA, if any;
• Attend to Principal's queries on Disbursement Accounts and liaise with Subagents to clear queries;
• Related tasks as assigned, including back-up for others during their absence.

Reporting and Deliverables to Management (unless stated otherwise)

• Provide weekly performance on Provision Vessel Expenses;
• Monthly reconcile on all Cost Control suspense account;
• Analysis & updates on cost performance.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Raise System (System Request Queue) to fix bugs on-time.

Team Management and Development

• Supervise, train and guide Cost Control Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of related voyage expenses accounting experience in a shipping industry;
• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting, Qualified ACCA Professional or equivalent;
• Good Singapore IFRS and basic tax knowledge;
• Minimum 2 years SAP system experience hands-on in end-to-end Voyage Expenses Accounting Process;
• MS Office:
• Intermediate MS Excel for intelligent data massaging skills
• Intermediate MS Word and MS Outlook
• Good business English for written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues;
• Good analytical skills and problem solver;
• Good time-management;
• Managing performance expectations and high quality deliverables;
• Able to meet deadlines, work under stress and adaptable to change.

OTHER INFORMATION

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediterranean Shipping Company South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control. In this position, you will have opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Cost Control Tasks

• Checking and approving invoices against purchase order ('PO'), contract and HOD approval to ensure accuracy of Principal Cost;
• To liaise with vendor for any invoices discrepancies and follow up credit notes for cost savings;
• Ensure timely and correct daily posting and approval of operational vendor expenses;
• Creation of supplementary DA/GA;
• To issue tax invoices for recovery of Principal Expenses from third party and crew change income;
• Report Vessel Disbursement and General Account in ECR;
• Ensure completeness of Provision of Vessel Expense by 5 Calendar Days of vessel departure, General Account and Land Logistics Income Expenses in ECR by 5 Calendar Day of following month;
• Ensure variance between PVE and Actual not more than +/- 5% variance, else provide an explanation;
• Ensure vessel DA are filed to MSC Regional office on time;
• Identify and issue Supplementary Debit Note/Credit Notes for DA, if any;
• Attend to Principal's queries on Disbursement Accounts and liaise with Subagents to clear queries;
• Related tasks as assigned, including back-up for others during their absence.

Reporting and Deliverables to Management (unless stated otherwise)

• Provide weekly performance on Provision Vessel Expenses;
• Monthly reconcile on all Cost Control suspense account;
• Analysis & updates on cost performance.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Raise System (System Request Queue) to fix bugs on-time.

Team Management and Development

• Supervise, train and guide Cost Control Officer

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of related voyage expenses accounting experience in a shipping industry;
• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting, Qualified ACCA Professional or equivalent;
• Good Singapore IFRS and basic tax knowledge;
• Minimum 2 years SAP system experience hands-on in end-to-end Voyage Expenses Accounting Process;
• MS Office:
• Intermediate MS Excel for intelligent data massaging skills
• Intermediate MS Word and MS Outlook
• Good business English for written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues;
• Good analytical skills and problem solver;
• Good time-management;
• Managing performance expectations and high quality deliverables;
• Able to meet deadlines, work under stress and adaptable to change.

Other Information

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application