Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller 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.

Job Requisition ID: 30067785
Location: Sagamu Brewery, Ogun

Key Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that all governance processes and documentation are followed and completed so that any and all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP. The role involves effectively managing and controlling inventory of finished products and empties while auditing and verifying all inventory transactions to ensure compliance with AB-InBev Inventory Policies.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Capacity Management: Confirm daily warehouse capacity and advise the business of any risk.
• Staff Management: Manage time and attendance for all staff in the department.
• Stock Management: Coordinate daily and monthly stock count activities.
• Inventory Validation: Validate Full Beer Returns (FBR) and Breakage in Transit (BIT) management.
• Stock Review: Review stock age, out of stock, and out of range items.
• Safety Monitoring: Monitor safety and enforce critical behaviors.
• Audit Control: Audit all gate controls for stock movement accuracy (fulls and empties) and compliance with procedures.
• SLA Management: Review all Service Level Agreements (SLA) and attend SLA meetings to address non-compliance.
• Depot Visits: Prepare and adhere to a weekly external depot/warehouse visit plan.
• Performance Reviews: Conduct monthly performance reviews and one-on-ones with direct reports.
• Team Development: Manage own and team development and performance.
• Documentation: Manage all departmental records, documentation, and archives.
• Inventory Rotation: Ensure the principle of FEFO (First Expired First Out) is adhered to in the product warehouse.
• Issue Resolution: Address beer age issues with sales in an action plan.
• Process Improvement: Assess warehouse processes to identify improvements.
• Stock Reconciliation: Audit all warehouse receipts, packaging transfers, customer credits, etc.
• Stock Updates: Perform daily block stock updates and confirmations.
• Receipt and Write-Off: Manage the receipt of new pallets and glass and the write-off of obsolete stock.
• VPO/DPO Implementation: Drive VPO/DPO (Value and Performance Optimization/Distribution Process Optimization) initiatives on the shop floor.
• KPI Reporting: Collate and submit daily PI/KPI data as required by the Warehouse Controller.

Requirements

• Educational Background: B.Sc. / B.Tech / HND in a related field.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• Skills:
  • Computer literacy, particularly MS Office/Excel.
  • Strong work ethic: setting and achieving goals.
  • Dependability: consistently following through.
  • Positive attitude: creating a good environment.
  • Strong and assertive personality.
  • Compliance-driven.
  • Creativity and innovative thinking.