INVENTORY ANALYST

SAB; Kokstad; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Band VIII

Job summary

SAB is seeking a Stock Controller to manage Finished Goods inventory within the logistics supply chain. You will ensure product quality standards, comply with governance processes, and reflect all inventory movements in SAP, investigating and resolving any variances.

The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SAP R3, with a focus on accurate, timely reporting and adherence to stock control policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage FG inventory in SAP and ensure accurate reflection of movements.
• Ensure compliance with inventory governance processes and controls.
• Conduct independent inventory counts and reconcile with SAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

High accuracy

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Engineering/Commercial/Supply Chain/Logistics/Sciences

Tools

SAP R3

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 to manage all Finished Goods (FG) inventory within the logistics supply chain, ensuring product quality standards are met and compliance with all inventory governance processes and controls, while ensuring all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP and inventory differences are investigated, resolved and reported.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

FG Quality Management FG Inventory quality fundamentals and standards are adhered to as per DPO requirements FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per DPO standards Inventory counts are recorded accurately with quantities & BBD x SKU & bin cards clearly displayed as per DPO standards Inventory concession policy applied & approved as per DPO product age standards FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock All FG salvages are repacked as per DPO standards All obsolescence stock is decanted as per standard policy & procedure Inventory Management Independent inventory counts conducted on all FG Inventory reconciled to SAP inventory. Inventory count differences identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to BLM / DCLM & RLM with commentary & action plans 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 Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed off & processed in SAP accurately All daily controls, open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved. All claims are processed timeously with signed-off backup documentation & SAB re-imbursed POC & T2 driver route settlement corrections reviewed, approved & signed off SCO BUD vs ACT costs are monitored with gaps & action plans reports Governance and Risk All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy -Inventory stock packs, T1 & 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 conducted to ensure compliance

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.
• 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

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 has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose - We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers - which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it's always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa's admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy 'from seed to sip' of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish