Inventory Analyst - SAB Queenstown Depot at The South African Breweries (SAB)

End Date: October 8, 2026

Key Roles & 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 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 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 un-resolved 
• 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-off's 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 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 packs, T1 & 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

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
• 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