Inventory Analyst

The South African Breweries; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company located in East London is seeking an Inventory Analyst. This role involves managing Finished Goods inventory, ensuring compliance with product quality standards and governance processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of stock control experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on analytical problem-solving and integrity.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a stock control environment.
• Ability to manage self with high levels of integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Finished Goods (FG) inventory within the logistics supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with inventory governance processes and controls.
• Conduct independent inventory counts and report discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Knowledge of SAP R3 system

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: Inventory Analyst

Location: Eastern Cape, East London

Deadline: October 10, 2025

Responsibilities

• 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 and in compliance with all inventory governance processes and controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP; inventory differences are investigated, resolved, and reported.
• FG Quality Management: adhere to FG inventory quality fundamentals standards as per DPO & VPO requirements.
• FG Inventory is accurately blocked in SAP with a physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality-related and obsolescence stock.
• Ensure compliance with the freshness and rotation policy as per VPO & DPO standards.
• Inventory counts are recorded accurately with quantities and BBD x SKU; bin cards clearly displayed as per DPO & VPO standards.
• Inventory concession policy applied and approved as per VPO product age standards.
• FG Inventory is accurately blocked in SAP with a physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality-related and obsolescence stock.
• All FG salvages are repacked as per VPO & DPO standards.
• All obsolescence stock is decanted as per standard policy and procedure Inventory Management.
• Independent inventory counts conducted on all FG Inventory reconciled to SAP inventory. Count differences identified, investigated, resolved, and reported. Unresolved differences escalated to BLM/DCLM & RLM with commentary and action plans.
• Breakages, Obsolescence & Salvage stock are signed-off and processed in SAP accurately.
• All daily controls, open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed and resolved. All claims are processed timeously with signed-off backup documentation and SAB re-imbursed.
• POC & T2 driver route settlement corrections reviewed, approved and signed-off.
• SCO BUD vs ACT costs are monitored with gaps and action plans reports.Fleet Expenditure Against the Budget: Governance and Risk.
• All documentation signed off by relevant persons, filed and securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – Inventory stock & T2 shipment packs, gate register, etc.
• Security cameras in key points on site and random verification conducted.
• 3 Point independent checks are conducted on all T1 & T2 shipments for departure & arrival; random checks conducted to ensure compliance.
• All physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. T1 & T2 movements, packaging receipts validated by line counters; write-offs are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Attention to detail
• High level of accuracy
• Ability to manage self
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Sound knowledge of the SAP R3 system
• Good verbal ability and 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
• MS Office proficiency

Additional Information

• Band: VIII
• Store Keeping / Procurement jobs