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Inventory Analyst Jobs in East London, South Africa at AB InBev Africa
Position: INVENTORY ANALYST
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The key purpose of this role is the management of all Finished Goods (FG) inventory within the logistics supply chain, ensuring product quality standards are met & in compliance with all inventory governance processes & controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences are investigated, resolved & reported.
Key Roles & 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 counts 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
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 are identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Unresolved differences are escalated with commentary & action plans
Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately
All daily controls, open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved. Claims are processed timely with signed backup documentation & SAB reimbursement
POC & T2 driver route settlement corrections are reviewed, approved & signed-off
SCO BUD vs ACT costs are monitored with gap & action plan reports
Fleet Expenditure Against the Budget:
Governance and Risk
All documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – including 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 ensure compliance
All physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. T1 & T2 movements, packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-offs verified against signed documentation & gate sheets
Key Attributes and Competencies:
Attention to detail
High level of accuracy
Ability to manage self
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Sound knowledge of SAP R3 system
Good verbal communication skills
High levels of integrity and ethics
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, commercial, supply chain, logistics or sciences
2-3 years’ experience in a stock control environment
Proficiency in MS Office
Additional Information:
Band: VIII
SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert lists minimum requirements; management may consider additional criteria for short-listing.
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Title: Inventory Analyst
Company: AB InBev Africa
Location: East London, South Africa
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics (Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Logistics Coordination, Stocking, Inventory Control & Analysis)
