Senior Inventory Analyst at The South African Breweries (SAB)

End Date: March 4, 2026

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Daily inventory controls & open cycles reviewed, gaps identified & actions implemented​
• RM & FG Inventory postings followed up and remedial actions followed up.​
• Monthly DC visits conducted to audit inventory processes, test controls & review KPI’s – across BU SA​
• Weekly reporting on Supply Chain Overheads​
• Engage with Regional Specialists & Scheduling Managers to review action plans in closing gaps​
• Monitor and track demand changes and impact on inventory holding​
• Report on packaging interface discrepancies​
• Review the SCOH package monthly and track and monitor execution of expected credits​
• Training material developed & regional training sessions conducted​
• Inventory DPO/ VPO processes aligned and SOPs implemented and rolled out​
• Transporter shortage claims process implemented and tracked; in order to reduce occurrence.​
• BU consolidation reporting of SCO , gaps identified & action plans implemented​
• Monitor compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per & DPO/ VPO standards​
• Obsolescence analysis and projections done weekly and monthly for raw materials​
• Annual Inventory budgets & monthly LE agreed & signed-off with logistics and Supply stakeholders​
• Weekly & Monthly routines in place with regions focusing on KPI gaps & actions ​
• Maintain and ensure a high standard of data accuracy within the Inventory reporting system(s)Manage, monitor Mass Balance inputs on returnable assets.

Minimum Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent tertiary qualification​
• +3yrs experience in Warehouse or Inventory​
• Clear and strong communication skills​
• Strong analytical & reporting skills. ​
• Must be able to foresee efficiency and cost saving opportunities​
• Critical decision-making ability​
• Strong financial analytical capability