Inventory Analyst - SAB East London Depot

The South African Breweries; East London; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking an Inventory Analyst for their East London Depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring inventory quality, managing stock controls, and adhering to compliance policies. This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience in stock control. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about inventory management, apply now to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a stock control environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure FG inventory quality standards adherence.
• Conduct independent inventory counts and reconcile with SAP.
• Implement governance and risk management practices.

Skills

Inventory Management

SAP

Quality Control

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Analyst - SAB East London Depot

Job Location: Eastern Cape, East London

Deadline: July 05, 2025

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FG Quality Management:

• Ensure FG inventory quality standards are adhered to as per DPO & VPO requirements.
• Accurately block FG inventory in SAP with physical blocking mechanisms as per VPO/DPO standards for quality-related and obsolescence stock.
• Ensure compliance with the freshness and rotation policy as per VPO & DPO standards.
• Record inventory counts accurately, including quantities and BBD per SKU, with clear display of bin cards as per standards.
• Apply and approve inventory concession policies based on product age standards.
• Repack all FG salvages according to VPO & DPO standards.
• Decant obsolescence stock following standard policies and procedures.
• Conduct independent inventory counts for all FG inventory, reconcile with SAP, investigate discrepancies, and escalate unresolved issues with action plans.
• Sign-off and process all breakages, obsolescence, and salvages in SAP accurately.
• Review and resolve all daily controls and open shipments for T1 & T2, process claims with backup documentation, and ensure reimbursement.
• Review, approve, and sign off POC & T2 driver route settlements.
• Monitor SCO BUD vs ACT costs, report gaps, and implement action plans.

Fleet Expenditure Against the Budget:

• Implement governance and risk management practices.
• Ensure all documentation is signed, filed, and securely stored according to Inventory Control Policy.
• Use security cameras at key points and conduct random verifications.
• Perform 3-point independent checks on all T1 & T2 shipments for departure and arrival.
• Transact all physical FG inventory movements accurately in SAP, verifying packaging receipts and write-offs against signed documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

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