REGIONAL INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Cookie Notice Your Privacy Always Active REGIONAL INVENTORY SPECIALIST page is loaded REGIONAL INVENTORY SPECIALISTlocations: Central Regiontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 21, 2026 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id: The key purpose of this role is to Support Region in analyzing, reporting and optimizing all inventory processes in order to drive improvement on supply chain losses overheads Manage Support the Region in ensuring compliance of all inventory governance processes controls All Finished Goods, Raw Materials Container inventory movements postings are tracked monitored Key focus areas on Supply Chain Overheads (FG RM) Container Availability Impairment management Key roles and responsibilities Daily inventory controls open cycles reviewed, gaps identified & actions implemented to close. Inventory postings tracked & monitored with all deviations highlighted & communicated. Understand and report on packaging interface discrepancies and assist Ops Warehouses with resolving in transfer variances. Weekly reporting on Supply Chain Overheads. Engage with BU Senior Inventory Analysts to present action plans in closing gaps regionally identified. Monitor demand changes and impact on inventory holding Regional consolidation and reporting of SCO full package & Container Impairment losses, gaps identified action plans implemented Consolidate and report on Latest Estimates for Year to Go on a monthly basis by WD5 Obsolescence analysis and projections done weekly and monthly Implement and monitor Inventory DPO processes ( T1 claims process compliance with claims tracked closed. T2 Invoice and shortage recovery process compliance tracked closed Compliance to the freshness rotation policy as per & DPO standards Weekly & Monthly routines in place with BU Inventory Team focusing on KPI gaps & actions Action plans created, implemented and tracked for deviating DCs Monthly DC visits conducted to audit inventory processes, test controls & review KPI's Key Competencies: Have high levels of integrity and honesty Have attention to detail Good communication skills and work well within a team Good interpersonal skills Good verbal ability and communication skills Ability to manage self Have good analytical and complex problem-solving ability. Excellent presentation and written communication skills Minimum Requirements: 3-year relevant diploma/degree 2-3 years' experience in warehousing and inventory management Computer literate SAP literacy essential Strong MS Excel and analytical skills are required Ideally has exposure to finished goods and/or raw materials management Additional Information: Band: VII SAB ( Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB 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. (blob:)0:00 / 1:08The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose - We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers - which articulates who we are and where we are going.At SAB it's always about more than the beer.We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption.SAB is one of South Africa's admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy 'from seed to sip' of over jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish