cosnova — the powerhouse behind global cosmetics brands essence and Catrice, available in more than 90 countries with annual sales of around €1 billion — is hiring a Supply Chain Controller at their headquarters in Sulzbach, Hesse, Germany. As the key Controlling interface for the Supply Chain organization, you will create transparency around logistics costs, support strategic decision-making, and drive performance optimization across the entire supply chain. This is a high-impact, senior Controlling role within one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most globally recognized beauty FMCG companies.
About cosnova — Global Beauty FMCG Success Story
Brands: essence and Catrice — two of the world’s best-selling mass-market cosmetics brands
Global Reach: Available in more than 90 countries worldwide with ~€1 billion in annual sales
Market Position: Top 10 globally in colour cosmetics — a remarkable achievement for a family-owned company
Team: 900+ passionate, creative employees driving cosnova’s global success every day
Culture: Family-owned company values — inclusive, innovative, personality-driven, with outstanding employee benefits
Why This Supply Chain Controller Role at cosnova Stands Out
Strategic Influence: As the key Controlling interface for Supply Chain, you directly shape logistics cost strategy across a €1 billion global FMCG operation
Exceptional Benefits: 30 vacation days, 4 weeks paid sabbatical in year 7, free Monday/Friday lunches, underground parking, in-house gym, childcare subsidy, and more
Modern Tech Stack: Work with SAP, Infor BI, and Tableau in a data-driven Controlling environment that values BI-powered insights
Career Growth: Access to cosnovAcademy training programs, cross-functional projects, and genuine advancement within a fast-growing global beauty group
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Controller at cosnova in Sulzbach is the central financial controlling interface between the Controlling team and the Supply Chain organization — including logistics, planning, and warehouse operations. You will own cost transparency across warehousing, freight, and destruction costs, manage annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, handle month-end closing activities, support the warehouse expansion project controlling in Butzbach, evaluate business cases for new supply chain initiatives, and continuously improve the reporting landscape using Infor BI and Tableau. This role offers a genuinely broad scope — combining operational cost management with strategic financial analysis and hands-on business partnering across a globally operating FMCG cosmetics company.
Why This Role Matters: cosnova’s Supply Chain is the backbone that moves essence and Catrice products to consumers in more than 90 countries. As Supply Chain Controller, you provide the financial transparency and analytical insights that drive smarter logistics decisions — from daily cost management to multi-million euro warehouse expansion business cases. In a company growing at the speed of cosnova, a sharp, data-driven Supply Chain Controller is not just a finance function — they are a competitive advantage that enables faster, better-informed decisions at every level of the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Cost Controlling & Transparency
- Take full ownership of controlling all logistics-related costs across the Supply Chain — including warehousing, freight, and product destruction costs — ensuring transparent, accurate, and proactive cost management
- Analyse cost structures and key cost drivers across the Supply Chain, identify optimization opportunities, and develop sustainable measures to improve Supply Chain cost efficiency on a continuous basis
- Evaluate the financial impact and business case of new Supply Chain initiatives — such as additional distribution centres, external warehouse solutions, or logistics network changes — providing management with clear, data-driven recommendations
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Prepare the annual budget and all regular rolling forecasts for your area of Supply Chain responsibility — ensuring all plans are analytically grounded and aligned with the company’s overall financial strategy
- Derive volume planning for the Supply Chain based on the company’s sales forecast — translating commercial targets into operational and financial planning parameters
- Work in close partnership with the management team and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the company’s financial direction through well-prepared, decision-ready planning outputs
Month-End Closing & Financial Operations
- Manage selected month-end closing activities — particularly those relating to product destructions, inventory write-downs, and the reconciliation of relevant financial systems
- Oversee project cost controlling for the warehouse expansion in Butzbach, working in close collaboration with the local Controlling team and Fixed Asset Accounting
- Prepare management reports and decision papers that clearly communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities across the Supply Chain to senior leadership
Reporting, BI & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Continuously enhance the reporting landscape by developing and optimising reports and dashboards using Infor BI and Tableau — providing meaningful, actionable insights for Supply Chain and management decision-making
- Work closely with colleagues from Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics (Butzbach site), and Finance to support sound, well-informed business and financial decisions across the organization
- Contribute to ad hoc analyses and cross-functional projects as required — bringing structure, analytical depth, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational & Professional Background
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable commercial qualification — from a recognized university or business school
- Professional experience in Controlling with a focus on Supply Chain or Logistics Controlling is the ideal background for this role
- Motivated Controllers with experience in related Controlling functions who are eager to expand into Supply Chain topics are also warmly welcomed to apply
- Experience in the FMCG industry is a valuable advantage for navigating the fast-moving, high-volume commercial environment at cosnova
Technical Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical skills combined with a solid understanding of supply chain business processes and a genuine passion for data-driven analysis, scenario planning, and KPI development
- Advanced MS Office skills — particularly Excel — for financial modeling, cost analysis, and reporting
- Experience with SAP for financial data management and reporting; familiarity with Business Intelligence tools such as Infor BI and/or Tableau is considered a significant plus
- Fluent English — both written and spoken — is essential for working successfully within cosnova’s international team and organization
Personal Qualities
- Structured, independent working style with a high level of initiative and genuine ownership mentality
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, international FMCG environment where priorities evolve and agility matters
- Strong communication skills — able to translate complex financial topics into clear, audience-appropriate insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Collaborative team player with curiosity, flexibility, and an openness to taking on new topics and cross-functional projects
How to Apply at cosnova
Submit your complete application in English or German
Contact Person: Marc Trautmann — Senior HR Manager
+49 6196 76156 1060
More information at: www.cosnova.com/en/career
About cosnova
cosnova is the family-owned company behind two of the world’s best-known mass-market cosmetics brands — essence and Catrice. Ranked in the global Top 10 for colour cosmetics, cosnova generates around €1 billion in annual sales and serves consumers in more than 90 countries, supported by over 900 passionate employees worldwide. Headquartered in Sulzbach near Frankfurt, cosnova is known for combining the speed and ambition of a globally scaling FMCG company with the values, stability, and personal culture of a family-run business — making it one of the most attractive employers in Germany’s consumer goods and beauty sector. At cosnova, personality, talent, and team spirit are what matter — not age, origin, gender, or any other characteristic.
Equal Opportunity: cosnova values diversity and inclusion as fundamental company values — all applications are evaluated solely on professional qualifications and personal capabilities.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain & Logistics Controllers: With professional Controlling experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or consumer goods — ready for a high-visibility role at a globally recognized brand
- FMCG Finance Professionals: With budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis experience seeking a strategic Controlling role in a rapidly growing international beauty company
- SAP & BI-Savvy Controllers: Comfortable with SAP, Infor BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel — looking to contribute to a data-driven Controlling environment
- Business Administration Graduates: With relevant Controlling experience and a passion for supply chain finance, cost optimization, and strategic business partnering
- Frankfurt Region Finance Professionals: Based in or able to commute to Sulzbach — ready to join one of Hesse’s most exciting and fast-growing FMCG employers
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