Inventory Loss Prevention Analyst at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Centralized Inventory tracking and monitoring with performance gaps identified & actions for gap closure followed up
• Inventory Count deployment and reconciliation from the center
• Inventory Process compliance validation and monitoring of risk sites
• Africa Zone Transporter Logistics claims process compliance audited and tracked
• Open Cycles tracked and communicated, coaching intervention where required
• Review effectiveness of Controlled Self-Assessment audit documents for the zone (Covering all areas of inventory)
• Working closely with brewery/ depot finance teams, perform controlled self-assessments audits to pre-emptively identify risks
• Support Inventory audits across the Zone as and when required
• Ensure and validate processes are aligned to finance and control requirements in the Zone
• Capability built in the inventory functional areas, ensuring SOPs, OPL’s, governance policies & controls are updated
• Monitor alignment of local processes (In country) with all Excellence Programs in the Zone
• Joint zone owner for LCP Supply Chain Overheads Toolkit, identifying gaps; driving performance and engaging with stakeholders who deliver inputs to the toolkit
• Monitor compliance to existing Inventory KPI’s as required to drive performance in all areas of inventory (Finance, Process and Control)
• Review Compliance to existing KPI’s Ensure stock posting times are met at all sites - to reflect correct values for planning
• Engage cross functionally with other areas and deliver input to the S&OP process
• Interrogate the veracity of information received from in country teams and ensure data is accurate for reporting purposes
• Actively drive the use of automation tools across the zone

Key attributes and Competencies:

• Consistently following through
• Team-oriented: Making the most out of collaboration
• Strong record of high performance
• Able to effectively communicate and interact cross functionally
• Strong people management and influence.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems individually and quickly
• Strong work ethic: Setting and achieving goals

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree qualification in a relevant field: B.Sc. Degree in Engineering or Econometrics, Finance or Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting Science, MBA recommended.
• 5 Years experience in logistics and supply chain management and finance background
• Strong experience in management of finished goods; returnable packaging and/or raw materials management
• Strong knowledge of finance management
• Strong end to end Supply Chain expertise.
• Ability to effectively communicate at senior levels up to MANCOM level and able to engage global counterparts.