Inventory Control Analyst at ABinBev (International Breweries Plc)

Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Inventory Control Analyst at ABinBev (International Breweries Plc).

Job Title: Inventory Control Analyst

Job Purpose

The Key Purpose of this role is to manage all Finished Goods (FG) inventory within the logistics supply chain ensuring product quality standards are met and are in compliance with all inventory governance processes and controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported effectively.

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 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 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 differences identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to BLM / DCLM & RLM with commentary & action plans
• Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately
• All physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-offs are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets
• 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, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – Inventory stock & 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 – Random checks conducted to ensure compliance
• All physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-offs are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/Diploma) in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences
• 2-3 years experience in a Stock Control environment
• MS Office proficiency

Additional information:

• Band: VIII

Deadline

14th August 2025

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