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Inventory ControllerThe South African Breweries • ZA
Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller

The South African Breweries • ZA
7 days ago
Job description

Job Location : , Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 16, 2026

  • The key purpose of this role is to ensure all governance processes and documentation are followed and completed and that any and all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

Finished Goods & Raw Material Quality Management

  • Ensure Compliance Finished Goods and Raw Materials Inventory Quality Fundamental standards
  • Non-Compliance to Quality Standards as per BCA / LSA and MICs Requirements are addressed with the Quality Manager and Team
  • Finished Goods & Raw Material Stock Age Management

  • Analyse and Assess Obsolescence Risks with a 3-month view vs Sales and 13-week Pack and Brew Forecasts
  • Engage Stakeholders to mitigate risk
  • IP vs Physical Stock Holding Analysis to ensure Optimal Inventory Levels are maintained for OTIF and DIO / OOR KPI Performance Improvement. This includes Empties
  • All Obsolescence Stock is Decanted / Discarded as per Global Policy & Procedure
  • Inventory Management of Finished Goods, Empties and Raw Materials

  • Facilitate daily and monthly physical inventory count according to company standards and procedures
  • Pre Count Reports to be Reviewed and Cleared
  • Reconcile that all GRNs have taken place (E.g. Raw Materials, New Glass and Crates and Market Place)
  • STO In-transit Reports (T1 and T2) are clear of ageing Shipments
  • Virtual Warehouse cleared and only reflects Current Production on both Finished Goods and Empties
  • All Transfers Between Raw Materials Warehouses and Packaging / Brewing Process Areas are reconciled (Transfer Documentation vs ERP)
  • Verification that 3 Point Checks were conducted on all Inbound and Outbound Shipments / Load
  • Daily Reconciliation to ERP of Independent Inventory Counts conducted on all SKUs and Material Codes
  • Inventory Count Differences Identified, Investigated and Reported
  • Inventory Count Differences escalated to Warehouse Controller to develop Commentary, Problem Solving & Action Plans to be reported to BLM / DCLM
  • Post Count Reports and Inventory Pack is signed and reviewed with the BLM Daily
  • Breakages Management

  • Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable Problem Solving
  • Returns PO Management

  • Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable Problem Solving
  • MBFU

  • Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable Problem Solving
  • Inbound Losses

  • Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable recoveries
  • Diesel

  • Review and ensure Accurate Transactions are processed
  • Bottle Loss

  • Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting on Mass Balance by Area Results
  • Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting on GL Loss Results
  • Packaging Interface Analysis to ensure Transfers and Receipts are Accurate
  • Loss Control Point Analysis / Heat Map and reporting of Losses in these areas and ensuring they reflect in the GLs
  • Governance and Risk

  • All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – E.g. Inventory stock packs, T1 & T2 shipment packs, Gate Register, etc.
  • SCOH Budget vs Actual costs are monitored and reported on to BLM / RLM. Action Plans are put in place with Warehouse Controllers to Resolve and Problem-solving approach is followed
  • Security cameras in key points on site & random verification conducted
  • Ensure implementation and compliance of VPO Excellence Programs
  • Inventory count difference identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to BLM / RLM with commentary & action plans
  • People

  • Enhance people capability
  • Employees are managed in accordance with the Company’s Performance Management philosophy and principles
  • Input into Training needs analysis to ensure sustainability and continuation
  • Provide on the job coaching and mentoring to ensure continuous improvement
  • Manage Employees in a manner that maintains a healthy industrial relations climate
  • Employee’s punctuality and attendance managed to meet operational requirements
  • Effective Leave Management

  • Time and attendance, overtime and shifts via SAP administration effectively managed
  • Ensure that all Employees are conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
  • Support social systems

  • Create an environment that allows for cross functional learning and integration
  • Minimize overtime and temporary employee usage
  • Key Attributes and Competencies :

  • Have high levels of integrity and honesty
  • Have attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good verbal ability and communication skills
  • Ability to manage self
  • Have good analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Minimum Requirements :

  • 3-year relevant diploma / degree
  • 2-3 years’ experience in warehousing and inventory management
  • Computer literate
  • SAP literacy advantageous
  • Proficiency in MS Office
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