The Inventory Control Manager is the single point of accountability for end-to-end inventory governance, transaction integrity, real-time movement control and stock record accuracy across Danone Southern Africa. The scope covers Raw Materials and Packaging Materials (R&P) between factory and logistics operations, and Finished Goods (FG) across DSA manufacturing, warehousing, off-site storage and Finished goods 3PL-managed logistics operations. The role is accountable for average inventory of approximately R200 million, comprising approximately R100 million R&P and R100 million FG.

The role establishes disciplined controls at every inventory handover and system posting point so that physical movement, ownership, location, quantity, batch and stock status are accurately reflected in SAP at the time of movement. It ensures rapid detection, escalation and correction of breaks between physical stock, SAP and third-party records.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of inventory control, warehouse, manufacturing logistics or supply chain governance experience, including at least 3 years in leadership.
• Proven control of R&P and FG in manufacturing or FMCG, including a factory-logistics interface and third-party logistics provider.
• Advanced practical knowledge of SAP inventory, warehouse and production movements, including transfers, batches, SLOCs, adjustments and reconciliation.
• Demonstrated improvement in stock accuracy, transaction timeliness, inventory loss, financial controls and audit outcomes.
• Strong analytical, root-cause, reporting and Excel capability.

Preferred:

• Postgraduate or professional qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Lean Six Sigma or a related field.
• Experience with SAP improvement, warehouse management, systems integration, scanning or track-and-trace solutions.
• FMCG food or dairy experience with batch, shelf-life, FEFO and third-party inventory controls.

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We offer:

A job which could easily turn in to a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.