INVENTORY ANALYST
Summary
Inventory Analyst at AB InBev's SAB Alrode Depot, managing finished goods inventory across the logistics supply chain — reconciling physical stock to SAP, investigating variances, and enforcing inventory governance and quality standards.
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The key purpose of this role is the management of all Finished Goods (within the logistics supply chain, ensuring standards met and in compliance to all inventory governance processes 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 fundamental 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
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 re packed as per VPO & DPO standards
All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure
Inventory Management
Independent inventory counts conducted on all returnable containers & reconciled to SAP inventory
Inventory count differences identified, investigated, resolved & reported unresolved
Inventory count differences escalated to BLM / DCLM & RLM with commentary & action plans
All physical movements of containers are transacted in SAP accurately
T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write offs are verified against signed off documentation & gate sheets
Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed off & processed in SAP accurately
All open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved
All container claims are processed timeously with signed off backup documentation & SAB reimbursed
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 packs, T 1 & 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
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:
Bachelor's degree 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
SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.