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 Indirect 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.
• Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Perform stand-in duties for PPL Manager and support end to end PPL processes on site.

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant Tertiary Degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management. 
•  5 years’ experience proven track record of working within an FMCG- MRP environment. 
• Proven supplier management engagements 
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
• High acumen of SAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities & attention to details
• 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.