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SAB Breweries Job Post Summary: Raw Materials Controller (Newlands Brewery)Â
The scraped post provides a detailed breakdown of the requirements, responsibilities, and application strategy for the Raw Materials Controller position at SAB Breweries’ Newlands Brewery.
1. Position Details
| Detail | Information |
| Position | Raw Materials Controller |
| Company | SAB Breweries |
| Location | Newlands Brewery (Implied) |
| Job Context | Critical supply chain and operations function, linking planning, procurement, production, and finance. |
| Requisition ID | 30040016 (Mentioned as the ID to confirm application against) |
| Application Platform | Official SAB/AB InBev career portal (Direct link not provided in the post). |
2. Core Purpose and Responsibilities
The key purpose of the role is to lead and facilitate the Brewing raw materials department to meet production demands while maintaining a safe work environment.
| Area | Key Outputs and Responsibilities |
| Planning & Procurement | Leading raw materials planning, forecasting, ordering, and budget control. Interpreting and implementing the production plan to guarantee raw material availability. Managing supplier relations. |
| Inventory & System Integrity | Ensuring absolute stock accuracy within SAP (System Applications and Products) and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). Responsibility for SAP master data accuracy. Adhering to the PTP (Procure-to-Pay) adherence and managing GR/IR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) follow-up. |
| Operational Excellence | Assisting with VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization) Pillar Implementation. Investigating and minimizing material (transfer) losses. Participating in situational and systemic problem-solving. |
| Leadership & Compliance | Direct leadership responsibility over the raw materials function. Ensuring Hygiene and Food safety compliance in all areas. Complying with internal and external audit requirements. |
3. Minimum Requirements
The following criteria are considered non-negotiable for applicants:
Education: Ideally, a relevant B Degree or National Diploma.
Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in a logistics or procurement environment.
Technical Skills: PC Literacy, relevant SAP experience, and Good Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
Highly Advantageous Knowledge
An understanding of the brewing materials (e.g., malt, hops, yeast) and the brewing process itself.
Key Attributes and Competencies (Soft Skills)
Strong Interpersonal & Negotiation Skills.
Financial Inclination (for budget control and loss minimization).
Planning & Coordination skills.
Ability to work under pressure with a high concern for detail and correctness.
Effective communication skills at all levels.
Problem Solving & Analytical Ability.
4. Application Advice
The post advises applicants to craft a high-impact application by:
Tailoring the CV: Directly mirroring the job requirements and using keywords such as SAP, MRP, PTP, Logistics, Forecasting, and Raw Materials.
Writing a Tailored Cover Letter: Specifically mentioning the Raw Materials Controller role at Newlands Brewery and connecting specific experience (especially in logistics and SAP) to the role's outputs and SAB's values (ambition, boldness, resilience, and ownership).
Interview Preparation: Preparing detailed examples using the STAR method to answer questions about technical knowledge, pressure management, loss investigation, and supplier negotiations.
