Inventory Control Analyst at International Breweries Plc

International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.

Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Control Analyst

Job ID.: 30070598
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is the management of all Finished Goods (FG) inventory within the logistics supply chain ensuring product quality standards met & 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 fundamentals 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 counts 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 repacked as per VPO & DPO standards
• All obsolescence stock is decanted as per standard policy & procedure

Inventory Management:

• Independent inventory counts conducted on all FG Inventory 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
• Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately
• All physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately
• T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-offs are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets
• All daily controls, open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved. All 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 reports.

Governance and Risk:

• All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy
• 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 - Random checks conducted to ensure compliance
• All physical movements of FG Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately
• T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-offs are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• 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 system
• Good verbal ability and communication skills
• High levels of Integrity and ethics.

Additional information:

• Band: VIII.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
• We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.