The South African Breweries (SAB) is a subsidiary of AB InBev. Founded in 1895, SAB is South Africa’s top brewer and leading distributor of beer.
For more than 120 years SAB has been an integral thread in the social fabric of our country and continues to play a crucial role in the national economy. The company operates seven breweries and 40 depots in Sout...
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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
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