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Inventory Analyst - SAB Bloemfontein Depot at The South African Breweries (SAB)

The South African Breweries (SAB)
Full-time
On-site
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


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