VOPS Inventory Controller at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Direct and manage local VOPs Logistics Stocks:

• Ensure all barley movements are executed to ensure timeous stocks at malting plants [Select, plan, order, monitor and intake of local barley according to Tactical Plan]
• Ensure accurate stock levels at all times
• Co-ordinate the capture of local barley stock quantities and quality data located at co-operatives and outside storages for planning and draw-off purposes
• Select, plan and instruct depots to transfer specific local barley lots of particular quality that will allow blend-makeup as per Tactical Plan
• Report any deviations to enable the update of the Tactical plan
• Responsible for stock control of all VOPs owned stock at 3rd party sites, month end processes and the communication thereof

Implement and sustain assigned LCP Pillars:

• Develop the LCP implementation plan based on the current zone requirements and aspirations
• Adhere to all LCP routines and standards
• Utilize all the LCP problem solving tools and implement recommendations thereof
• Always participate in all the Zone LCP Audits for improved LCP implementation

Interaction with external service provides/customers:

• Ensure lasting solid working relationships and healthy co-operation, co-ordination and sustainable communications are developed as the success of this position is highly reliant on the performance of numerous internal and external services and suppliers
• Ensure and maintain excellent working relations with the Finance team,  Central Planning [local malt supply] and Mubex [malt exports to Africa]
• Plan and manage daily inventory movements
• Ensure proper logistics by liaising with rail and road transporters on at least a weekly basis and as plans change and supply of rail wagons / road trucks deviates

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Good stock and freight inventory knowledge
• Strong analytical ability to convert data into valuable business insights
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good and problem-solving ability
• Stakeholder relationship management

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years degree/diploma (preferably Accountancy /supply chain management)
• 2-3 years’ experience in production at a supervisory or junior management level
• Computer literate SAP literacy advantageous