Inbound Logistics Controller

PepsiCo Inc.; Ceres; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a site logistics leader to drive inbound logistics, warehousing and inventory control for uninterrupted production. You will translate site priorities into plans, lead the logistics team and partner with SAP to optimize stock, working capital and efficiency.

The role demands deep SAP inventory knowledge, budget discipline, strong KPI management and a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of progressive logistics, warehousing or supply chain experience with at least 3 years in a people-leadership role.
• Accountability for inventory control, warehouse operations and service delivery.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP inventory processes, SAP MM/WM or equivalent.
• Strong grasp of inventory accounting, cycle counting, stock reconciliation and audit governance.
• Experience in budget control, cost analysis, KPI management and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data to drive decisions and action plans.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, EHS and regulatory requirements in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory-control and material-handling.
• Determine inventory-control priorities and governance for goods receipt, storage, staging and stock adjustments.
• Optimize stock levels, working capital and warehouse capacity; analyse demand, supply and risk.
• Own logistics KPIs, investigate deviations and drive corrective actions.
• Manage logistics costs and service-provider performance; support budget planning and cost control.
• Lead and develop the logistics team with performance management and capability building.
• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo policies, food-safety, EHS and audit requirements.
• Lead supplier, transporter and service-provider issue resolution and escalations.
• Develop contingency and business-continuity plans for interruptions and peak demand.
• Sponsor continuous-improvement and digital enablement to strengthen SAP and controls.

Skills

SAP inventory processes

Inventory management

Team leadership

KPI management

Cost control

Data-driven decisions

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP MM/WM

Job description

Overview

• Lead and control the site inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory and material‑flow activities to ensure uninterrupted production, accurate stock, safe operations and cost‑effective service delivery.
• Translate supply chain and site priorities into logistics plans, controls, performance routines and improvement initiatives that optimize inventory, working capital, warehouse capacity and operational efficiency.
• Provide decision‑making leadership across material availability, inventory risk, supplier and transporter performance, stock integrity, compliance and contingency planning.
• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team, establish clear performance standards and build capability to deliver safety, quality, service, cost and people objectives.
• Act as the site subject‑matter lead for SAP inventory processes, warehouse controls, stock governance and logistics reporting, while partnering with Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, Finance, Engineering and EHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control all inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory‑control and material‑handling activities to ensure safe, accurate and uninterrupted supply to manufacturing operations.
• Determine inventory‑control priorities and implement governance for goods receipt, storage, staging, issuing, returns, transfers, cycle counting, reconciliation and stock adjustments in line with approved authority levels.
• Optimize stock levels, working capital, warehouse capacity and material flow by analysing demand, supply, ageing, slow‑moving stock, constraints and operational risk.
• Own logistics performance routines and KPIs, investigate deviations, lead root‑cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage logistics operating costs and service‑provider performance, validate expenditure, identify savings opportunities and support budget planning and cost control.
• Lead, coach and develop direct and indirect team members through workforce planning, performance management, capability building, succession planning, engagement and consistent application of people practices.
• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo policies, food‑safety and quality requirements, EHS standards, statutory requirements, segregation‑of‑duties controls and internal or external audit requirements.
• Lead supplier, transporter and service‑provider issue resolution, including escalation of delivery failures, non‑conforming materials, capacity constraints and repeated service deviations.
• Develop and maintain logistics contingency and business‑continuity plans for supply interruptions, system downtime, warehouse constraints, equipment failure and exceptional production demand.
• Sponsor continuous‑improvement and digital enablement initiatives that standardize processes, strengthen SAP and warehouse controls, improve productivity and reduce waste, damage, demurrage and inventory losses.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Typically, 5 to 8 years of progressive logistics, warehouse, inventory or supply chain experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a people‑leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated accountability for inventory control, warehouse operations, supplier or transporter performance and operational service delivery.
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP inventory processes, preferably SAP MM/WM or equivalent warehouse‑management systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting controls, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, traceability, FIFO/FEFO principles and audit governance.
• Experience in budget control, cost analysis, KPI management, root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement delivery.
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data, identify risk and convert analysis into clear decisions and action plans.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, EHS and regulatory requirements relevant to logistics and warehousing.