Cost Performance Associate

2 days ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Daraz Full time

Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia's leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 100,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalized logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz' vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030.

For more information, please visit www.daraz.com

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management & Optimization

  • Analyze fixed and variable cost components across ventures and functional areas
  • Develop cost efficiency KPIs (e.g., Cost per Order, Cost per Package, Cost per Item) and monitor trends
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to improve financial efficiency

Performance Tracking

  • Design and maintain performance dashboards across logistics and warehousing
  • Benchmark performance across hubs, cities and countries to highlight improvement areas
  • Support functional heads in understanding cost drivers and making informed decisions

Forecasting & Planning

  • Support monthly rolling forecasts and business reviews with detailed cost outlooks
  • Work with functional teams to analyze variances and track actuals against targets

Reporting & Analytics

  • Build and automate reports using Power BI and Excel to improve cost and performance visibility
  • Conduct deep-dive and root-cause analysis to support strategic business cases

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Act as a finance business partner to Logistics & Warehousing functions
  • Drive cross-functional alignment on performance goals and cost efficiency

Who We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost performance , business controlling, or FP&A, roles
  • Strong command of financial modeling and data analysis
  • Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are a must; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., MS-Dynamics, SAP or Oracle NetSuite ) is a plus
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Prior experience in e-commerce, logistics, or FMCG sectors will be an advantage

What we offer:

  • International working environment in a start-up setting, and a unique opportunity to learn from the best in e-commerce (Alibaba Group) and business growth
  • A platform to learn from Alibaba's world-leading ecosystem
  • Rigorous training and exposure in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations
  • An opportunity to train the next generation of business leaders in the 'tech' industry
  • Competitive salary and incentive package
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelAssociate
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionInformation Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Finance
  • IndustriesSoftware Development

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