NoCC Logistics PPM Specialist

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The Key Purpose of this role is for the specialist to be responsible for the end-to-end planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis of international logistics operations within the Africa Zone. This includes calculating and managing transfer pricing for all import/export flows, profitability (MACO) of SKUs, and leading the annual budget, latest estimate (LE), and month-end reporting cycles. The role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, transparent, and performance-driven logistics operations across regions, including RSA, Rest of Africa (ROA)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, document, and optimize end-to-end international logistics processes (import/export, intercompany transfers, customs, etc.)

• Align International Logistics processes with global and regional supply chain strategies

• Identify and implement automation opportunities across the International Logistics stream

• Develop SOPs and ensure their implementation across all markets

• Identify key controls to be implemented / adhered to across the VLC PPM stream

• Ensure adherence to international trade compliance (Incoterms, export controls, customs regulations)

• Agile ways of working which requires; ownership of work on the sprint backlog; pushing the boundaries for excellent delivery; focusing on root cause problem solving; using diverse and collective skills to support other members of the team

Annual Plan / Budget includes, but are not limited to:

• Develop and communicate the annual budget plan calendar across the Africa Zone.

• Lead the transfer pricing annual budgeting process for international flows.

• Track milestones, ensure initiative embedding, and align with finance and supply chain teams.

• Ensure final budgets are uploaded into appropriate systems and tools, ensuring visibility and accessibility.

• Conduct budget post-mortem reviews, identify improvement areas and support root-cause correction

• Map and drive process improvements in international logistics planning and execution.

• Ensure all Champions initiatives are properly embedded in the budget

Monthly Actuals (reporting/analysis/review)

• Lead voyage settlement and closure processes in preparation for month-end

• Prepare and post balance sheet price variance journal

• Posting of accurate journal entries on the reporting tools under correct GL accounts

• Highlight risks and opportunities throughout the month and recommend corrective actions

• Report month-end actuals in alignment with global and zone control requirements

• Prepare detailed month-end decks for review with leadership

• Conduct deep dives on variance drivers, identify root causes, and develop gap-closing action plans

• Adherence to all deadlines, milestones and submission requirements to the NoCC VLC key stakeholders

Monthly Full Year Forecast outlook (LE)

• Record and update Latest Estimates (LE) for international logistics accurately and timeously

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve results and LE performance

• Highlight risks, root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Champions

• Drive the Champions process for all international logistics cost-saving initiatives in line with Zone guidelines

• Ensure all initiatives are regularly updated, tracked, and reviewed.

• Proactively highlight risks related to Champions and escalate where necessary.

Ad-hoc

• Respond to audit requests related to international logistics space

• Transfer pricing and MACO calculations for new business cases or expansion projects.

• Any other International Logistics related items /projects  

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Embodies the AB InBev culture and 10 principles

• Energised self-starter with the ability to take initiative

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work with all levels of the organization

• High sense of urgency and accuracy

• Ability to work in and understand multi-cultural environments, interacting with various Zone and Country teams

• High level of service mindset and ability to handle demanding stakeholders

• Comfortable to work with deadlines under high pressure conditions

• Ability to work in a well organized, accurate and reliable manner

• Strong analytical and reporting skills with a problem-solving mindset

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in FMCG environment 

• Bachelors Degree, CIMA / CA (SA) or progress towards (preferred)

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with particularly strong Excel skills

• Good knowledge of consolidation & reporting tools (Cognos, TM1, BI)

• Knowledge of ERP Systems – SAP, Syspro

• Basic business sense and results focused

Additional Information:

• Band: VII

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.