PACKAGING INVENTORY CLERK

AB InBev Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in South Africa is looking for an Inventory Controller to manage Raw Material inventory within the logistics supply chain. The role involves ensuring compliance with product quality standards and inventory governance processes. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in a relevant field and have 2-3 years' experience in stock control. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment.
• Knowledge of stock control processes.
• Licensed FLT driver.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Raw Material inventory within the logistics supply chain.
• Ensure product quality standards and compliance.
• Conduct inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Good verbal communication skills

Team player

Education

National Diploma in Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

The key purpose of this role is the management of all Raw Material (RM) inventory within the logistics supply chain, ensuring product quality standards are met and in compliance with all inventory governance processes & controls. All physical movement of inventory must be correctly reflected in SAP, with inventory differences investigated, resolved, and reported.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Adhere to RM inventory quality fundamentals standards as per VPO requirements.
• Accurately block RM inventory in SAP with physical blocking mechanisms in place as per VPO standards for quality-related & obsolescence stock.
• Ensure compliance with the freshness & rotation policy as per VPO standards.
• Record inventory counts accurately, including quantities per storage location & BBD x SKU, with bin cards clearly displayed as per VPO standards.
• Apply and approve inventory concession policies as per VPO product age standards.
• Re-pack all RM salvages as per VPO standards.
• Decant all obsolescence stock according to standard policy & procedure.
• GRN all received stock as per standard policy & procedure.
• Conduct independent inventory counts on all RM inventory, reconcile to SAP, investigate, resolve, and report discrepancies. Escalate unresolved differences to RM Controller with comments and action plans.
• Ensure all physical movements of RM inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. Validate packaging receipts, verify write-offs against signed documentation & gate sheets.
• Sign-off and process breakages, obsolescence, & salvages stock in SAP accurately.
• Review and resolve daily controls and open shipments.
• Process claims promptly with signed backup documentation & SAB reimbursement.
• Monitor Supply Chain Overheads Budget vs. Actual costs, identify gaps, and develop action plans.
• Manage and plan daily team workload.
• Maintain daily documentation control and ensure good governance.
• Conduct weekly and monthly stock count compliance.
• Monitor and control raw materials and stocks handling and storage.
• Apply good waste management practices and Good Housekeeping & 5S principles.
• Perform risk assessments and issue PTWs.
• Handle HR & administrative duties.
• Liaise with internal and external customers.
• Support team goals and VPO principles.
• Perform daily stock reconciliation and weekly PRP compliance.
• Ensure all documentation is signed off, filed, and securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy.
• Monitor security cameras and conduct random verification checks.
• Conduct 3-point independent checks on all shipments for departure & arrival to ensure compliance.

Profile:

• National Diploma in Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant field.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment.
• Knowledge of stock control processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office & SAP.
• Licensed FLT driver.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Team player with organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure in a cross-functional environment.
• Good customer ethics and interpersonal skills.
• Self-management ability.

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will align with SAB/ABInBev employment equity and talent requirements. We require all new hires to be vaccinated as a condition of employment to ensure workplace safety.