Inventory Controller

AB InBev Africa is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Inventory Controller in Mbeya, Tanzania. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring physical stock movements are correctly captured in SAP, and supporting effective inventory governance and control processes.

The role also involves conducting regular stock counts, investigating inventory variances, maintaining supporting documentation, and supporting warehouse distribution activities. Candidates should have relevant warehouse and inventory management experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately while meeting operational deadlines.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate daily and monthly physical inventory counts in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct stock counts and ensure all inventory verification activities meet established standards.
• Ensure handheld devices used for stock counting are correctly configured and maintained.
• Complete all required pre-stock-take procedures.
• Print and action pre-stock reports before stock-taking activities.
• Process authorized stock adjustments before stock takes, including adjustments involving sorted containers.
• Initiate stock takes in SAP and upload physical stock count information from the stock-taking system.
• Generate stock variance reports and investigate identified discrepancies.
• Process and post authorized unresolved inventory variances.
• Complete stock-taking activities in SAP and generate relevant posting and audit reports.
• Prepare daily stock packs and obtain the required approvals and signoffs.
• Conduct additional stock counts when required to investigate and resolve unexplained variances.
• Ensure every physical inventory movement is accurately recorded in SAP.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and all necessary supporting documentation.
• Assist with investigating and resolving invoice-related queries.
• Ensure inventory governance procedures and internal controls are consistently followed.
• Confirm that all Post Goods Issue (PGI) transactions have been completed.
• Verify that deliveries are supported by the appropriate shipment documentation before processing.
• Check inter-depot movement documentation against gate register records and ensure documents are properly filed.
• Follow up monthly on outstanding inter-depot movements with breweries.
• Ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles are consistently applied to stock movements.
• Print bin-pulling sheets to support proper stock rotation within the warehouse.
• Monitor stock age requirements and ensure necessary concessions are raised and approved.
• Follow established product recall policies and procedures.
• Ensure frozen stock is physically separated and transferred to the blocked stock location in SAP to prevent order allocation and maintain accurate stock coverage reporting.
• Conduct additional stock verification exercises to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Support daily and monthly inventory verification processes to maintain stock accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications Required:

• Relevant three-year Diploma or Degree.
• Two to three years of experience in warehousing and inventory management.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management processes.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and practical experience with SAP is an added advantage.
• Strong integrity and honesty.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to compliance, inventory governance, and operational excellence.

Job Details:

• Position: Inventory Controller
• Company: AB InBev Africa
• Location: Mbeya, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable
• Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official AB InBev recruitment portal using the link below:

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Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications before the deadline of 15 October 2026.