Inventory Analyst - SAB Port Shepstone Depot

End Date: September 22, 2026

Key Roles and Responsibilities

FG Quality Management

• Adheres to Finished Goods FG inventory quality fundamentals and standards in line with DPO requirements.
• Ensures FG inventory is accurately blocked in SAP and supported by appropriate physical blocking controls for quality-related and obsolete stock, in accordance with DPO standards.
• Maintains compliance with freshness and stock rotation policies as defined by DPO standards.
• Ensures inventory counts are accurately recorded, with quantities, BBD, SKU, and bin card information clearly displayed and maintained according to DPO requirements.
• Applies and manages inventory concession processes in line with approved DPO product age standards.
• Monitors and controls quality-related and obsolete inventory to ensure accurate system records and physical stock segregation.
• Oversees the repacking of all FG salvage stock in accordance with established DPO standards and procedures.
• Ensures obsolete stock is decanted and handled in line with approved policies, procedures, and operational standards.​

Inventory Management

• Conducts independent inventory counts of all Finished Goods FG inventory and reconciles results against SAP records.
• Identifies, investigates, resolves, and reports inventory count variances to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Escalates unresolved inventory discrepancies to the BLM, DCLM, and RLM, providing detailed commentary and corrective action plans.
• Ensures all physical movements of FG inventory are accurately transacted and recorded in SAP.
• Validates T1 and T2 inventory movements and packaging receipts against line counter records.
• Verifies write-offs against approved and signed documentation, including gate sheets, before processing.
• Ensures breakages, obsolete stock, and salvage inventory are appropriately approved, processed, and accurately reflected in SAP.
• Reviews and resolves daily inventory controls and open T1 and T2 shipment transactions.
• Processes claims within agreed timelines, ensuring supporting documentation is complete, approved, and reimbursement requirements are met.
• Reviews, approves, and signs off POC and T2 driver route settlement corrections.
• Monitors SCO Budget versus Actual BUD vs ACT costs, identifies variances, and develops corrective action plans to address gaps.

Government and Risk Management

• Conducts independent inventory counts of all Finished Goods FG inventory and reconciles results against SAP records.
• Identifies, investigates, resolves, and reports inventory count variances to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Escalates unresolved inventory discrepancies to the BLM, DCLM, and RLM, providing detailed commentary and corrective action plans.
• Ensures all physical movements of FG inventory are accurately transacted and recorded in SAP.
• Validates T1 and T2 inventory movements and packaging receipts against line counter records.
• Verifies write-offs against approved and signed documentation, including gate sheets, before processing.
• Ensures breakages, obsolete stock, and salvage inventory are appropriately approved, processed, and accurately reflected in SAP.
• Reviews and resolves daily inventory controls and open T1 and T2 shipment transactions.
• Processes claims within agreed timelines, ensuring supporting documentation is complete, approved, and reimbursement requirements are met.
• Reviews, approves, and signs off POC and T2 driver route settlement corrections.
• Monitors SCO Budget versus Actual BUD vs ACT costs, identifies variances, and develops corrective action plans to address gaps.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences.
• 2-3 years' experience in a Stock Control environment.
• 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 R3 system.
• Good verbal ability and communication skills.
• High levels of Integrity and ethics.