INVENTORY CLERK

AB InBev Africa; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Brakpan is looking for an Inventory Manager to oversee finished goods inventory management and ensure compliance with quality control standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess 2-3 years of experience in stock control. This position requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills to effectively manage inventory processes and operations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a Stock Control Environment.
• Knowledge of Stock Control Processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage finished goods inventory within the logistics supply chain.
• Ensure product quality standards are met.
• Conduct independent inventory counts reconciled to SAP inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving ability

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

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?

Key Purpose of this role is to manage all finished goods inventory within the logistics supply chain ensuring product quality standards are met and are in compliance to all inventory governance processes and controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences investigated, resolved and reported.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• FG Quality Management: FG inventory quality fundamentals 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 concession policy applied & approved as per VPO product age standards
• All FG salvages are repacked as per VPO & DPO standards
• All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure

Inventory Management

• Independent inventory counts conducted on all FG Inventory reconciled to SAP inventory
• Inventory count difference identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to BLM/DCLM & RL 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-off’s are verified against signed off documentation & gate sheets breakages, obsolescence & salvages stock are signed off & processes 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, filled & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – Inventory stock packs, T1 & T2 shipment packs, gate register
• Security cameras in key points on site & random verifications conducted
• 3-point independent checks are conducted on all T1 & T2 shipments for departure & arrival – Random checks conducted.

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving ability

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences
• 2-3 years\' experience in a Stock Control Environment
• Knowledge of Stock Control Processes
• MS Office proficiency

Additional Information

• Band: XI

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB’s employment equality plan and talent requirements