Cellar Planner - JHB at The Heineken Company

Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Effective production Scheduling of Cellars processing
• Optimal weekly scheduling rhythms 
• Optimal capacity utilization of cellars processing
• Assist with compilation of cellar volumes budgets/forecasts.
• Adhere to suppliers MOQ (minimum order quality) and lead times.
• Management of supplier relations and Service Level Agreements
• Engagement with internal stake holders by on site and at head office (central material planning and logistics department)
• Issuing of bulk loading plans and management of OTIF deliveries
• Drive Service Levels and Working Capital Management (Stock levels)
• Reduce the cost of inventory in Bulk stock holding, including bulk consumables. 
• Ensure Planning Master Data Accuracy
• Control Flavour Approvals by QC ready for use. Request extension from suppliers where required.
• Verify Flavour Request- and Flavour Store Request Forms.
• Support and Drive Innovation & Supply Chain Excellence
• Lead and govern bulk change control (New Products, Product Upgrades)
• Actively participate in Mini-Business activities and drive world class best practice
• Assist in flavours/consumables stock taking.
• Complete ICC for the ingredients store

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Minimum academic requirements: NQF 5 in Supply Chain & Operations Management.
• Minimum of 2 years practical experience.
• Previous experience in Cellar or similar process operations scheduling & planning.
• Working knowledge of planning. SAP is advantageous.
• Fully competent in using production scheduling tools on an ERP suite. 
• MRP process / tool knowledge 
• Planning system / tools knowledge
• Strong Planning Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Advance level of competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours when required. 
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner.
• Must be meticulous and display attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data
• Previous processing operations experience advantages