INVENTORY ANALYST

SAB; Mahikeng; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The SAB South Africa Logistics team seeks a Finished Goods Inventory Controller to manage all FG within the supply chain, ensuring accuracy in SAP and adherence to governance controls. You will monitor inventory quality, block stock as required, and investigate variances to support reliable stock availability.

With a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in stock control, you will use MS Office and SAP proficiency to drive precise counts, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences.
• 2–3 years experience in a Stock Control environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and SAP R3 system.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Finished Goods (FG) within the logistics supply chain.
• Ensure FG inventory and SAP records reflect actual counts.
• Block inventory in SAP per quality and obsolescence policies.
• Investigate, reconcile and report inventory differences.
• Conduct independent inventory counts and verify against SAP.
• Ensure compliance with governance and risk controls for all shipments.

Skills

Stock control

SAP

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Integrity

Education

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

Tools

SAP

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) within the logistics supply chain, ensuring standards met and 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 and 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

Profile:

• 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 ethic

Reporting structure:

Direct reports (solid line): none Dotted line reports: none

Additional information:

• Band: VIII

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.

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