INVENTORY ANALYST

SAB; Komani; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB is seeking an Inventory Analyst at the Queenstown Depot to manage finished goods inventory within the logistics supply chain and ensure product quality standards are met. You will reflect all physical movements in SAP, investigate discrepancies, and drive compliance with inventory governance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2–3 years of stock control experience, with strong SAP R3 and MS Office skills, and a high level of accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a stock control environment is required.
• MS Office proficiency is required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are expected.
• Solid knowledge of SAP R3 is essential.
• Ability to manage self and integrity is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Finished Goods inventory in SAP and ensure governance compliance.
• Block inventory in SAP per VPO/DPO standards and maintain quality control.
• Conduct independent inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies in SAP.
• Investigate and resolve inventory differences with clear commentary and action plans.
• Process and validate all T1/T2 movements, packaging receipts, and related documentation.
• Review driver route settlements and open shipments for timely resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Integrity

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences

Tools

SAP R3

MS Office

Job description

## INVENTORY ANALYSTApply: SAB Queenstown Depot: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 8, 2026 (5 days left to apply): 30104400**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 the management of all Finished Goods (FG) inventory within the logistics supply chain ensuring product quality standards met & in compliance to all inventory governance processes & controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported.**Key Roles & Responsibilities:****FG Quality Management*** FG Inventory quality fundamental 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 count 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* FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock* All FG salvages are re-packed as per VPO & DPO standards* All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure **Inventory Management*** Independent inventory counts conducted on all returnable containers & 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 containers are transacted in SAP accurately* T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-off's are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets* Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately* All open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved* All container 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 **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