Inventory Loss Prevention Analyst

The South African Breweries; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking an Inventory Loss Prevention Analyst in Johannesburg. The role involves centralized inventory tracking, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with finance teams to ensure operational excellence. Candidates should have a strong background in supply chain management and finance, with effective communication skills to engage at senior levels.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of finance management.

Responsibilities

• Centralized inventory tracking and monitoring.
• Support inventory audits across the zone.
• Monitor compliance to existing Inventory KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Supply Chain Expertise

Finance Management

Education

B.Sc. Degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain

MBA

Job description

Job title : Inventory Loss Prevention Analyst

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : May 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Roles and Responsibilities :

• Centralized Inventory tracking and monitoring with performance gaps identified & actions for gap closure followed up
• Inventory Count deployment and reconciliation from the center
• Inventory Process compliance validation and monitoring of risk sites
• Africa Zone Transporter Logistics claims process compliance audited and tracked
• Open Cycles tracked and communicated, coaching intervention where required
• Review effectiveness of Controlled Self-Assessment audit documents for the zone (Covering all areas of inventory)
• Working closely with brewery / depot finance teams, perform controlled self assessments audits to pre-emptively identify risks
• Support Inventory audits across the Zone as and when required
• Ensure and validate processes are aligned to finance and control requirements in the Zone
• Capability built in the inventory functional areas, ensuring SOPs, OPL’s, governance policies & controls are updated
• Monitor alignment of local processes (In country) with all Excellence Programs in the Zone Joint zone owner for LCP Supply Chain Overheads Toolkit, identifying gaps; driving performance and engaging with stakeholders who deliver inputs to the toolkit
• Monitor compliance to existing Inventory KPI’s as required to drive performance in all areas of inventory (Finance, Process and Control)
• Review Compliance to existing KPI’s Ensure stock posting times are met at all sites - to reflect correct values for planning
• Engage cross functionally with other areas and deliver input to the S&OP process
• Interrogate the veracity of information received from in country teams and ensure data is accurate for reporting purposes
• Actively drive the use of automation tools across the zone

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree qualification in a relevant field : B.Sc. Degree in Engineering or Econometrics, Finance or Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting Science, MBA recommended
• 5 Years experience in logistics and supply chain management and finance background
• Strong experience in management of finished goods; returnable packaging and / or raw materials management
• Strong knowledge of finance management
• Strong end to end Supply Chain expertise
• Ability to effectively communicate at senior levels up to MANCOM level and able to engage global counterparts