AB InBev, formally known as Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, is a Belgian multinational drink and brewing company and the largest brewer in the world. Formed in 2008 through the acquisition of the American company Anheuser-Busch by Belgian-Brazilian brewing company InBev, it now owns more than 500 beer brands and operates in nearly 50 countries.

The key purpose of this role is the management of all Finished Goods (FG) within the logistics supply chain, ensuring standards met and in compliance to all inventory governance processes & controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported.

Key roles and responsibilities:

FG Quality Management

FG Inventory quality fundamental standards are adhered to as per DPO & VPO requirements
FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per VPO & DPO standards Inventory count are recorded accurately with quantities & BBD x SKU& bin cards clearly displayed as per DPO & VPO standards Inventory concession policy applied & approved as per VPO product age standards
FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
All FG salvages are re-packed as per VPO & DPO standards
All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure

Inventory Management

Independent inventory counts conducted on all returnable containers & reconciled to SAP inventory
Inventory count differences identified, investigated, resolved & reported un-resolved
Inventory count differences escalated to BLM / DCLM & RLM with commentary & action plans
All physical movements of containers are transacted in SAP accurately
T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-off’s are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets
Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately
All open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved
All container claims are processed timeously with signed-off backup documentation & SAB re-imbursed
POC & T2 driver route settlement corrections reviewed, approved & signed-off
SCO BUD vs ACT costs are monitored with gaps & action plans report

Governance and Risk

All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – Inventory stock packs, T1 & T2 shipment packs, gate register, etc
Security cameras in key points on site & random verification conducted
3 Point independent checks are conducted on all T1 & T2 shipments for departure & arrival

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences
2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment
MS Office proficiency
Attention to detail
High level of accuracy
Ability to manage self
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Sound knowledge of the SAP R3 system
Good verbal ability and communication skills
High levels of Integrity and ethics

Additional Information:

Band: VIII

AB-InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with AB-InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.