Bulk Planning Scheduler at Distell

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Planning, Procurement & Logistics (PP&L) Function, Adam Tas in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will report into the Site Master Planner.

Key Performance Areas Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Effective Production Scheduling of Primary processing which enables:
  • Optimal weekly scheduling rhythms including change-over matrices
  • Optimal capacity utilization of cellars processing & Augmentation in factory uptime
  • Assist with compilation of cellar processing volumes budgets/forecasts
• Ensure Primary Plant Reliability & Stability
  • Cellar attainment - Volume throughput & Production adherence – Order scheduling
• Drive Service Levels and Working Capital Management
  • Superior service levels
  • Compiling bulk volume budgets/forecasts
  • Reduce the cost of inventory in Bulk stock holding, including bulk consumables.
• Ensure Planning Master Data Accuracy
  • Bill of Material (BOM) and Planned speeds on SAP & Bizware
• Support and Drive Innovation & Supply Chain Excellence
  • Lead and govern bulk change control (New Products, Product Upgrades, Line capability and capacity changes).
  • Actively participate in Mini-Business activities and drive world class best practice.

Minimum Requirement
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• National Diploma / NQF 6 in Supply Chain & Operations Management.
• Fully competent in using production scheduling tools on an ERP suite.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Sound interpersonal skills

Advantages

• Previous experience in production scheduling & planning.
• Previous experience of primary production Planning & Scheduling
• Working knowledge of planning on SAP-MM.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours if and when required.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.