Inventory Controller Job at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position:

• The effective management of inventory received, stored and despatched to ensure OTIF delivery of quality products and achievement of financial imperatives. Act as the custodian of the Warehouse Management System at site level (Super User).

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure cost effective inventory management of all goods
• Maintain highest possible level of customer service. (Internal and external)
• Manage stock movements and documentation in accordance with the ICC and Internal/External Audit controls.
• Ensure routine Quality Control inspections in Secondary Operations.
• Understanding, implementation and adherence to Internal Control Measures such as ICC’s, ISO requirements, and Operations Excellence
• Conduct stock count according to company standards and procedures
• Ensure that all post goods issues have been processed for all deliveries and driver corrections
• Ensure missing broken and foreign surveys are conducted according to policy
• Ensure that all stock postings are posted to the correct accounts
• Improving business processes to ensure achievements of Business Objectives

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• 2 years of relevant experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution Environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, Success Factors
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills
• The ability to work after hours and / or shifts if necessary
• WMS Knowledge and application

Demonstrates proficiency in the following Behavioural competencies:

• Lead Self
• Personal effectiveness
• Resilience
• Model the Organisation
• Thinking and Innovation
• Business Acumen
• Adaptability
• Problem solving

Relationship

• Customer focus
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Engagement skills

Management

• Planning, Organising & Controlling
• Deliver Results
• Creates ownership Leadership

Leadership

• Leading change
• Leading teams
• Leading individual performance

Purpose of the Position:

• The effective management of inventory received, stored and despatched to ensure OTIF delivery of quality products and achievement of financial imperatives.
• Act as the custodian of the Warehouse Management System at site level (Super User).

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure cost effective inventory management of all goods
• Maintain highest possible level of customer service. (Internal and external)
• Manage stock movements and documentation in accordance with the ICC and Internal/External Audit controls.
• Ensure routine Quality Control inspections in Secondary Operations.
• Understanding, implementation and adherence to Internal Control Measures such as ICC’s, ISO requirements, and Operations Excellence
• Conduct stock count according to company standards and procedures
• Ensure that all post goods issues have been processed for all deliveries and driver corrections
• Ensure missing broken and foreign surveys are conducted according to policy
• Ensure that all stock postings are posted to the correct accounts
• Improving business processes to ensure achievements of Business Objectives

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• 2 years of relevant experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution Environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, Success Factors
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills
• The ability to work after hours and / or shifts if necessary

Demonstrates proficiency in the following Behavioural competencies:

• Lead Self
• Personal effectiveness
• Resilience
• Model the Organisation

Thinking and Innovation

• Business Acumen
• Adaptability
• Problem solving

Relationship

• Customer focus
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Engagement skills

Management

• Planning, Organising & Controlling
• Deliver Results
• Creates ownership Leadership

Leadership

• Leading change
• Leading teams
• Leading individual performance

Closing Date: 22/01/2026