POSITION: STOCK CONTROLLERS

Location: Ndola and Lusaka
Contract: Permanent

Reports To:

• Plant Accountant (Ndola)
• Finance & Admin Manager (Lusaka)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

National Breweries Plc is Zambia’s leading producer and distributor of Traditional African Beer.

Our affiliation to Delta Beverages gives our employees a sense of pride and belonging to one of the biggest international brewing companies in the world. The company offers opportunities to learn, develop, and grow, while providing challenging career paths for both lateral and vertical advancement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Inventory Management

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly physical stock counts and reconcile with system records
• Monitor inventory levels, valuation, finished goods, and empties
• Track batch expiry dates and ensure FIFO principles are strictly followed
• Monitor Goods in Transit (GIT) daily
• Ensure all incoming stock procedures are correctly completed, including crate stripping and stock receipt verification
• Monitor and reconcile stock movements, adjustments, and inter-branch transfers

2. Stock Takes & Variance Control

• Conduct daily and monthly stock takes
• Investigate, analyse, and explain all stock variances

3. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve data accuracy and reporting

4. People Management

• Provide day-to-day supervision of warehouse loaders
• Ensure disciplinary matters are handled in line with company procedures
• Ensure staff compliance with SOPs

5. Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and secure warehouse documentation and stock records
• Prepare and submit:
  • Daily Inventory Reconciliation Reports
  • Daily Inventory Status Reports (by batch and expiry)
  • Weekly Warehouse MANCOM Reports with analysis and recommendations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Accounting or a related business field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in warehouse or inventory management, preferably within a manufacturing or food & beverage environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)