Created by the Howdy Corporation in St. Louis, MO, 7UP was an optimistic venture from the very start. After great success with the Howdy Orange drink, company founder C.L. Grigg decided to try his luck with lemons and limes. C.L. Grigg spent more than two years testing over 11 different formulas, all in search of a drink that was refreshing enough to prove irresistible to the people of Missouri and the world at large. In 1929, C.L. Grigg’s bubbliest drink was born. The public quickly developed a taste for Grigg’s caramel colored lemon-lime soda. Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda sold, and sold well. As the drink grew more and more popular, the original name was traded in for something short and sweet. Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda became known as 7UP. Early advertising featured a winged 7UP logo with copy that read “a glorified drink in bottles only. Seven natural flavors blended into a savory, flavory drink with a real wallop.” The drink was so successful by 1936 that Grigg changed the name of The Howdy Corporation to The Seven-Up Company. By the late 1940s, 7UP had become the third best-selling soft drink in the world. In the decades to follow, 7UP developed iconic branding, setting it apart from industry front-runners. In 1967, 7UP brought the phrase UNCOLA into the national vernacular. The UNCOLA campaign set 7UP apart from its competition and became part of a counter cultural that symbolized being true to yourself and challenging the status quo. Always at the frontier of taste and pop culture, 7UP was also among the first sodas to introduce sugar-free and caffeine free options. Through the years, advertising for 7UP featured everything from a cartoon mascot named Spot, to the “It’s an Up thing” and “Make 7UP yours” taglines.
Job Brief
We are hiring for a Finance Specialist – Inventory is responsible for monitoring and managing all financial aspects of inventory across the supply chain in an FMCG environment.
This role ensures accurate inventory valuation, cost control, and compliance with accounting standards while working closely with operations, procurement, and warehousing teams to optimize stock management and minimize financial risks.
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely reconciliation between physical stock and financial systems.
Monitor and analyse inventory movements, aging, and stock variances to identify risks and opportunities.
Partner with supply chain and operations teams to review inventory levels, turnover, and obsolescence.
Prepare inventory reports and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including inventory valuation and journal entries.
Perform root cause analysis on stock adjustments, write-offs, and inventory losses.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements related to inventory.
Support the development and implementation of inventory management policies and procedures.
Assist in physical inventory counts and cycle counts, including planning, execution, and analysis.
Contribute to working capital improvement initiatives by providing insights into inventory optimization.
Provide support during internal and external audits regarding inventory-related queries and documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or equivalent is a plus).
3+ years of relevant experience in finance, inventory control, or supply chain finance in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles, including standard costing, FIFO, and weighted average methods.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics); strong Excel skills required.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-financial teams.
