Inventory Control Analyst

• PositionInventory Control Analyst
• CompanyAB InBev / Nile Breweries Limited
• LocationJinja, Uganda
• CategoryProcurement & Logistics, Accounting & Finance, Operations Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryBeverage manufacturing and FMCG
• DeadlineNo closing date stated in the advert
• Not in the advertJob type, department, pay and benefits

Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) says it was established in 1951 and is now part of AB InBev, following the 2016 combination with SABMiller. The company describes two brewing plants, in Jinja and Mbarara, with combined annual capacity of 3.0 million hectolitres.

NBL identifies its Jinja facility as its heritage plant and says Jinja is also home to Uganda’s only malting plant. The company produces local beer brands including Nile Special, Club Pilsener, Eagle Lager and Castle Lite.

In an October 2026 company update, NBL said its Local Raw Material programme supports 25,000 Ugandan farmers and that more than 98 per cent of its raw materials are sourced locally.

The Inventory Control Analyst safeguards the accuracy of stock records and the integrity of movements across the Jinja brewery’s supply chain. The work blends physical counts and system reconciliations with variance analysis, transaction review, inventory forecasting and dashboards. It also covers stock levels, ageing, write-offs, returns, materials consumed in production and the controls that protect inventory from loss or misuse.

The role works with Warehouse, Procurement, Logistics, Production, Sales, Finance, Quality and Supply Chain teams. It supports audit activity, keeps evidence ready for review, tracks findings to completion and escalates control concerns. SAP S/4HANA, ERP or WMS capability and advanced Excel and Power BI are specified, along with three years of relevant inventory or supply-chain experience. Professional accounting qualifications are an added advantage.

In plain terms, this job splits into 5 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Stock accuracy and counts

Keep physical stock and system balances aligned, explain variances, and control the processes that change inventory.

• Reconcile counted goods with system balances, resolve mismatches and recommend prevention steps.
• Track stock movements, check adjustments and transfers, and coordinate stock-count schedules.
• Document and close discrepancies within agreed times; watch for loss, damage and unexplained changes.
• Analyse stock age, turnover and excess or obsolete items; recommend corrective action.
• Maintain operational stock thresholds and support FIFO and FEFO routines.
• Identify ways to lower holding costs while protecting service levels and stock availability.

Analysis and planning

Turn stock, movement and performance data into useful reports, forecasts and management recommendations.

• Build and refine dashboards, reports and inventory performance measures.
• Prepare variance findings and share them with the relevant business contacts.
• Forecast inventory needs and propose optimisation actions for business operations.
• Provide evidence for stock planning, working capital decisions and operating choices.
• Present inventory trends and related risk observations to management.
• Review utilisation and movement patterns to improve stock efficiency and warehouse capacity.

Systems and transactions

Protect the accuracy of system records, material data and transaction processing across warehouse and production movements.

• Record inventory transactions promptly in SAP, ERP or warehouse-management platforms.
• Check receipts, dispatches, production usage, returns and stock transfers for accuracy.
• Audit transaction records and resolve exceptions, control gaps and system discrepancies.
• Maintain material, location and inventory parameter data with responsible colleagues.
• Provide records, reports and reconciliations requested by audit, finance and compliance colleagues.
• Share reliable inventory information with operational and management users.

Audit and governance

Maintain audit-ready evidence, comply with control standards and drive risks or audit actions through to closure.

• Plan and participate in cycle counts, regular inventory audits and annual stock verification.
• Keep audit records complete and readily available for review.
• Provide requested records and reconciliations to auditors, finance officers and compliance colleagues.
• Identify weaknesses and risks, recommend preventive measures and track agreed fixes to completion.
• Lead investigations into significant stock losses, variances and control breaches.
• Follow company rules, statutory requirements, financial controls and inventory governance standards.

Cross-team coordination

Work across supply chain and business teams to resolve stock issues and maintain consistent inventory practices.

• Work alongside warehousing, purchasing, transport, manufacturing, commercial, finance, quality-control and supply-planning colleagues.
• Escalate inventory risks and control concerns promptly.
• Support cross-functional inquiries and resolution of stock-related issues.
• Maintain productive partnerships with colleagues and outside contacts to improve stock control.
• Take part in improvement activity that strengthens inventory accuracy and audit readiness.
• Encourage consistent inventory-control practices throughout the operation.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement and Logistics Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Statistics, Economics or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least three years of inventory management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, supply-chain operations or inventory auditing in manufacturing, FMCG, beverage or distribution.
• Experience reconciling stock, verifying counts, investigating variances and preventing inventory loss.
• Experience supporting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, ERP systems, WMS or equivalent inventory platforms.
• Experience developing inventory reports, dashboards, KPIs and analytical tools.
• Understanding of inventory governance, internal controls, accounting principles and risk management.
• Exposure to continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, loss reduction or operational efficiency.

Additional Requirements

• ACCA or CPA certification is an added advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP S/4HANA and other inventory-management systems.

Technical Skills

• Inventory reconciliation: Compare physical counts with system balances and investigate variances.
• SAP and inventory systems: Use SAP S/4HANA, ERP or WMS platforms to maintain inventory records.
• Data analysis and dashboards: Apply advanced Excel and Power BI to reports, KPIs and inventory trends.
• Audit and controls: Support stock audits, documentation, internal controls and corrective actions.

Soft Skills

• Analytical judgement: Investigate stock patterns and identify root causes of discrepancies.
• Attention to detail: Maintain accurate transaction data, reconciliations and audit evidence.
• Accountability: Follow inventory issues and audit actions through to closure.
• Collaboration: Work across warehouse, production, logistics, finance and supply-chain functions.
• Integrity: Protect inventory and report control concerns promptly.

No pay figure is given for this Inventory Control Analyst post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to how to negotiate salary in Uganda.

• Coordinate stock control across the Jinja brewery supply chain.
• Work across physical counts, system reconciliation and inventory reporting.
• Support audit readiness and corrective-action follow-up.
• Use SAP, Excel, Power BI and warehouse systems in a stock-control role.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, finance and supply-chain colleagues.
• Apply inventory data to availability, efficiency and working-capital decisions.

Apply through the official AB InBev Workday posting. The posting does not list a closing date; check the portal for current status and submit your application there.

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