The Key Purpose of this role is to oversee and ensure the integrity of all inventory control processes, systems, and routines across the country. This includes finished goods, raw materials, empties, and spare parts. The role ensures that all inventory-related activities are accurately reflected in the ERP system and comply with company policies and standards. Key Roles and Responsibilities: People Monitor adherence to inventory-related roles and responsibilities across operational teams. Support operational teams in identifying and closing inventory-related risks. Facilitate accountability by ensuring sign-offs and documentation are completed for all inventory routines.
Escalate non-compliance or recurring issues to relevant managers for resolution. Coordinate and track training on inventory policies, SOPs, and control routines. Ensure training records are maintained and refresher sessions are conducted as needed. Drive accountability & responsibility to the appropriate operational and functional owners to ensure consistent execution and ownership of inventory management processesProcessAudit compliance with inventory management routines, including stock recons, counts, Stock loss investigations, MBFU & BITs management and recharge process, bottle loss, RTI and Time In Trade management and aging POs/GRNs tracking. Track execution of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all sites and flag deviations.
Verify completion of daily/weekly/monthly inventory routines and ensure documentation is filed. Ensure alignment with inventory governance policies and recommend corrective actions where gaps are found. Review and validate the integrity of inventory-related reports submitted by operational teams. Monitor and report on adherence to Minimum Internal Controls (MICs) across all inventory processes. Support KPI management, with a focus on inventory-related cost drivers such as SCOH (Supply Chain Overheads). Identify trends in non-compliance or inefficiencies and recommend process improvements. Leverage excellence programs (e. g. , LCP, VPO, DPO) to embed best practices and drive stronger inventory control routines and results.
TechnologyMonitor ERP (e. g. , Syspro) data integrity, ensuring that all inventory movements are accurately captured and reconciled. Analyse stock variances and investigate root causes in collaboration with site teams. Track stock master system usage (e. g. , handheld devices, stock variance reports) and ensure tools are used as intended. Generate compliance dashboards and reports to highlight trends, risks, and improvement areas. Key Attributes and Competencies: Strong experience in management of finished goods and/or raw materials managementStrong end to end Supply Chain expertise. Ability to effectively communicate at senior levels at MANCOM and Global Levels.
Able to effectively communicate and interact with cross functional stakeholders, Internal and external customers at all levels of the Company. Strong knowledge of finance managementStrong people management and influence. Excellent presentation and written communication skillsAbility to solve complex problems individually and quicklyStrong work ethic: Setting and achieving goalsMinimum Requirements: Bachelors or Post-Graduate degree qualification in a relevant field: B. Sc. Degree in Engineering or Econometrics, Finance or Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain, Economics, IT, Accounting Science, MBA recommended. 3-5 Years experience in logistics and supply chain management and finance backgroundAdditional Information:
AB-InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with AB-InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements
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