Master Materials Scheduler at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Drive MRP fundamentals adherence and governance at site level to ensure site 4-week MPS KPI is met
• Manage OTIF processes to ensure Packaging and Brewhouse plans are met, including Returnable requirements
• Manage OTIF process for Indirects and MRO items
• Co-ordinate PIPO process for the site, including requesting for BOM updates
• Chair monthly and quarterly SPP meetings with key suppliers for both MRP and site SLA’s
• Ensure service levels are maintained through management of contracts and engagement with Group Contract managers
• Manage the Supplier claims process for the site
• Timely escalations of material constraints to ensure mitigation processes are in place
• Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process for site
• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers
• Ensuring competitive pricing and implementing cost savings
• Implementing and adhering to purchasing policies and procedures
• Lead and manage Sedibeng Material Scheduling team

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A Degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management is a requirement 
• 2-5 years of experience within a manufacturing planning environment 
• Ability to seamlessly manage a dual/manual system process 
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills 
• High acumen of SAP Purchasing modules
• Advanced Excel skills 
• Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail 
• Strong diligence & mindfulness is essential
• Advanced level of problem-solving abilities 
• Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans
• Good verbal/ written communication skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity