Inventory Analyst

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? The Key Purpose of this role is to ensure accurate inventory management and governance by maintaining stock integrity, ensuring all inventory movements are correctly reflected in Syspro, and driving compliance with company inventory policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: Manage inventory reporting, stock counts, reconciliations, and variance investigations across raw materials, finished goods, containers, pallets, and empties. Ensure all inventory transactions and movements are accurately recorded and reflected in Syspro. Perform shipment and goods movement reconciliations and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Support packaging operations through inventory balancing and reconciliation processes. Manage distributor stock processes, including returns, surveys, customer charges, and inventory verification. Oversee pallet management, repairs, contractor performance, inventory tracking, and cost control. Ensure compliance with FEFO principles, stock age policies, product quality standards, and product recall procedures.

Compile and maintain inventory reports, stock take documentation, and compliance records. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, controls, and efficiencies. Lead and develop teams through effective communication, coaching, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. Key Competencies & Attributes: Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a focus on reconciliation and reporting.

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building capability. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Results-driven with strong coaching and people development skills. Proficiency in Syspro, Microsoft Office, and inventory management systems. Minimum Requirements: Relevant 3-year Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field. Minimum 2–3 years' experience in warehousing, inventory control, or supply chain operations.

Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Syspro, and Teams. Syspro proficiency is essential. Fluent in English and Swahili. Strong understanding of inventory management principles and stock control processes. Proven experience in reconciliations, reporting, and inventory governance. Additional Information: Band: VIII ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev 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.