Supply Trainee at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the assigned HOD with analysis and interpretation of departmental and site performance data
• Develop and maintain regular performance reports and dashboards (e.g. KPIs, SLAs, cost, efficiency, productivity)
• Provide insights and recommendations to support performance improvement and operational decision-making
• Assist in identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities across supply and logistics operations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives aligned to ZHQ Supply and business priorities.
• Support preparation of business reviews, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data used for reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across sites and departments to gather and validate information.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Supply Excellence / VPO principles within analysis and reporting.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and demonstrate a strong ownership mindset.

Developmental Focus Areas:

• Business and financial acumen within Supply Chain
• Data analysis and visualization skills (e.g. Excel, Power BI or similar tools)
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations
• Exposure to strategic and operational decision-making processes

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Analytics / Data Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred)Ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insights
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Legal work authorization in the country
• Willingness to collaborate across multiple teams and functions