Zone IMEX Specialist at The South African Breweries (SAB)

End Date: September 15, 2026

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Publish a monthly 12 month  IMEX plan with sign off from the CONA teams and Planning Manager
• Weekly interaction and amendment of plan where necessary through collaboration with WSNP team   -
• Working in close collaboration with the IMEX execution team to ensure communication flows to countries on any risks or opportunities.
• SPOC for international import and export team – compiling total demand into one clear ask to international (global) stakeholders
• Accountable to ensure correct & accurate International Transfer pricing sign off and communication to ROA commercial and country lead
• Ensure accurate demand plans are published through collaboration with demand planning teams and in-country commercial teams with the focus on correct inventory levels and planning according to the Inventory policy
• Presentation in monthly supply review by country & Exec S&OP updates as required
• Monitoring and managing shipment status of international brands like Corona, Stella Artois with clear communication on any delays or pricing impacts
• Work closely with Zone Planning team to follow up on Production Plan changes and re plan to recover backlog order volumes.
• Identify and support Planning optimization projects in alignment with the international team
• Building & developing clear and accurate reporting to serve as communication to country directors & BUSE president
• Manage inventory levels of import and export SKU’s between South Africa and ROA countries ensuring Planning Lead (Line manager) has clear visibility to sign off and make decisions
• Perform other duties as requested by the direct Line Manager.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Effective numeracy and analytical skills & problem solving at both operational and tactical levels
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills required across different levels of seniority in the organization
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build rapport and influence across all levels in the organisation
• Excellent self-management practices with a pro-active, energetic and committed approach
• Excellent analytical understanding and strong excel capabilities advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple streams of information optimally with attention to detail
• An orientation towards the quantitative disciplines of mathematics, statistics and economics would be advantageous

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidate should have a 3-year Bachelor level with a preference to Supply Chain
• A minimum of 2-year Planning required of which at least 18 months in AB-InBev.  Preference to demand and/or finance experience