INVENTORY ANALYST

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Role Purpose

The Key Purpose of this role is to manage 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 difference investigated, resolved & reported.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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
• All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy and procedure

Inventory Management

• Independent inventory counts concluded on all returnable containers & reconciled to SAP Inventory
• Inventory count differences identified, investigated, resolved and reported un-resolved
• Inventory count difference escalated to BLM / DCLM & RLM with commentary & action plans
• All physical movements of containers are transacted in SAP accurately
• T1 & T2 movements, packing receipts validated by line counters, write-offs are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets
• Breakages, obsolescence & salvages stock are 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 & actions plans reports

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

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Engineering, Commerical, Supply Chain, Logistics or Science
• 2-3 years experience in a stock control environment

Additional Information:

• BAND: VIII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements.