Trainee Costing Officer Job in Kenya - Mini Group

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Cost Data Collection & Analysis

  • Gather cost data from production, procurement, and stores departments.
  • Record material, trims, and accessory consumption per style.
  • Assist in analyzing labor costs per operation and Standard Minute Value (SMV).

Cost Sheet Preparation

  • Support in preparing preliminary cost sheets under supervision.
  • Update cost breakdowns (fabric, trims, accessories, labor, and overheads).
  • Maintain accurate costing records for all product lines.

Sampling & Development Support

  • Collaborate with the sample room to verify consumption and production time.
  • Track and document design or material changes that impact cost.

Price Quotation Support


Coordination

  • Liaise with production, procurement, and planning teams to collect and validate cost data.
  • Ensure all cost sheets are verified and approved by the Costing Officer before submission.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain organized costing files for all orders and samples.
  • Prepare daily and weekly costing progress reports.

Continuous Learning

Key Outputs/Deliverables/KPIs:

  • Cost Sheet Accuracy: ≥ 95% accuracy compared to actual production costs (monthly).
  • Turnaround Time for Costing: ≤ 2 working days after sample receipt (weekly).
  • Data Collection Efficiency: 100% completion of material and labor data per style (weekly).
  • Cost Variance Analysis: Reports submitted within 48 hours of variance identification (monthly).
  • Documentation & Record Keeping: No missing files; complete costing records maintained (monthly).

Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Textile Technology, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems is an added advantage.

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