Master Materials Scheduler at The Heineken Company

• Applicants are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Material Scheduling Department, in Wadeville Production. The successful candidate will report to the P&L Manager.

Key Leadership Qualities

We are looking for a strong, values-driven leader who can build capability, drive performance, and lead through influence across the site. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring individuals are empowered, accountable, and continuously improving
• A values-based leadership approach, consistently role modelling HEINEKEN behaviours and fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and trust
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability, with the confidence to take ownership and drive effective outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• A continuous improvement mindset, driving TPM initiatives and embedding sustainable ways of working
• High levels of resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead the team through operational challenges
• A focus on governance, discipline, and execution, ensuring processes are consistently followed and performance standards are achieved

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
• Lead material risk management processes, including timely escalation of material constraints and implementation of mitigation plans
• Support site planning and forecasting processes to ensure material availability for short- and medium-term plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing, NPD) to support operational requirements and new initiatives
• Adhere to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing processes for the site
• Maintain and improve relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure competitive pricing and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Implement and adhere to purchasing policies and procedures
• Drive TPM initiatives and lead relevant pillar(s) to embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and support operational improvement projects
• Lead and manage the Wadeville Material Scheduling team, ensuring effective performance management, coaching, and capability development
• Lead the team effectively by role modelling and embedding HEINEKEN values and behaviours, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A Degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management is required
• 3–5 years of experience within a manufacturing planning or MRP environment
• Proven experience in supplier management and stakeholder engagement
• Strong SAP purchasing module knowledge and system capability
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solution-driven mindset
• Ability to manage complex and fast-paced operational environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure
• Future-orientated with the ability to anticipate risks and develop contingency plans

Closing date: 20 July 2026