SAB Inventory Clerk Vacancy 2026 – Ottery Depot

South African Breweries (SAB) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Inventory Clerk position at its Ottery Depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing finished goods inventory, maintaining stock accuracy, investigating inventory discrepancies and ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures.

Applicants must have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of experience in a stock control environment.

SAB Inventory Clerk Job Details

• Company: South African Breweries (SAB)
• Position: Inventory Clerk
• Location: SAB Ottery Depot, South Africa
• Job Type: Full-time
• Job Band: IX
• Job Reference: 30105027
• Closing Date: 28 October 2026

Job Overview

The Inventory Clerk will manage finished goods inventory throughout the logistics supply chain, ensuring that products meet quality standards and that inventory movements are accurately recorded in SAP.

The role also involves investigating stock differences, maintaining inventory documentation, monitoring product freshness and rotation, and ensuring that inventory governance and control procedures are followed.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or Sciences.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a stock control environment.
• Knowledge of stock control processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving ability.

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Responsibilities

Finished Goods Quality Management

• Ensure finished goods comply with the required quality standards.
• Block quality-related and obsolete stock in SAP and implement the necessary physical controls.
• Maintain compliance with product freshness and stock rotation policies.
• Ensure inventory counts are accurately recorded, including quantities, best-before dates, SKUs and bin cards.
• Apply inventory concession policies according to product age standards.
• Ensure salvaged stock is repacked according to approved procedures.
• Ensure obsolete stock is handled in accordance with company policies.

Inventory Management

• Conduct independent finished goods inventory counts and reconcile results with SAP records.
• Investigate, resolve and report stock discrepancies.
• Ensure all physical inventory movements are accurately recorded in SAP.
• Verify packaging receipts, stock transfers, write-offs, breakages, obsolete stock and salvaged goods.
• Review and resolve outstanding shipment controls and process claims with supporting documentation.
• Review and approve relevant driver route settlement corrections.
• Monitor budgeted versus actual costs and report variances with action plans.

Governance and Risk Management

• Ensure inventory and shipment documentation is properly approved, filed and securely stored.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and supporting documentation.
• Conduct random verification checks using security cameras at key locations.
• Perform independent checks on shipments before departure and upon arrival.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online through the official SAB careers website before the closing date.

1. Visit the official SAB Careers website.
2. Search for Inventory Clerk or use job reference 30105027.
3. Open the vacancy and review the full job requirements.
4. Submit your application and the required information through the official recruitment portal.

Closing date: 28 October 2026.

SAB is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in line with the company’s employment equity plan and talent requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting.