Inventory Analyst

AB InBev Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev Africa is seeking an FG Inventory Manager to oversee all Finished Goods inventory management within the logistics supply chain. The role includes ensuring compliance with product quality standards and accurate inventory records in SAP, alongside conducting independent inventory counts and analyzing discrepancies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• 2-3 years' experience in stock control essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Finished Goods inventory and ensure quality standards.
• Conduct inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure all inventory movements are recorded in SAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Integrity and ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, commercial, supply chain, logistics or sciences

Tools

SAP R3

MS Office

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is the management of all Finished Goods (FG) inventory within the logistics supply chain, ensuring product quality standards are met & in compliance with all inventory governance processes & controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences are investigated, resolved & reported.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

FG Quality Management:

• FG Inventory quality fundamentals standards are adhered to as per DPO & VPO requirements
• FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per VPO & DPO standards
• Inventory counts are recorded accurately with quantities & BBD x SKU & bin cards clearly displayed as per DPO & VPO standards
• Inventory concession policy applied & approved as per VPO product age standards
• All FG salvages are repacked as per VPO & DPO standards
• All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure Inventory Management
• Independent inventory counts conducted on all FG Inventory, reconciled to SAP inventory. Inventory count differences are identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Unresolved differences are escalated with commentary & action plans
• Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately
• All daily controls, open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved. Claims are processed timely with signed backup documentation & SAB reimbursement
• POC & T2 driver route settlement corrections are reviewed, approved & signed-off
• SCO BUD vs ACT costs are monitored with gap & action plan reports

Fleet Expenditure Against the Budget:

• Governance and Risk
• All documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy - including stock & T2 shipment packs, gate register, etc.
• Security cameras in key points on site & random verification conducted
• 3 Point independent checks are conducted on all T1 & T2 shipments for departure & arrival - Random checks ensure compliance
• All physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. T1 & T2 movements, packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-offs verified against signed documentation & gate sheets

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• High level of accuracy
• Ability to manage self
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound knowledge of SAP R3 system
• Good verbal communication skills
• High levels of integrity and ethics

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, commercial, supply chain, logistics or sciences
• 2-3 years’ experience in a stock control environment
• Proficiency in MS Office

Additional Information:

Band: VIII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements; management may consider additional criteria for short-listing.