Master Planner at The Heineken Company

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

• This position works closely with Central Planning and a key output is an optimised production plan.
•  Furthermore this position plan all bulk requirements and liaise with the primary supplying plants in terms of constraints.
• The third key focus is an optimised returnable system, focusing on communication and tracking actual performance vs Planned activities.
• Responsible for a stable production plan by optimally utilising production facilities and employees.
• The demand of products produced on relevant lines are managed effectively.
• Incorrect Master data and BOM’s reported and corrected.
• Create and manage production order reservations
• Production declared technically complete – TECO.
• Generate 4 week SAP production plan.
• Assist with pack upgrades and change requests.
• Determine planned production as needed.
• Calculate the capacity needed by the production line and the shifts required
• Assist with the budget/ forecast processes
• Timeous distribution of production plans
• Production orders are released timeously.
• Daily production feedback meetings are attended.
• Active involvement in the missing parts management process
• Effective re-scheduling of production lines as a result of breakdowns or other quality related problems.
• Compile accurate printing plans
• Provide monthly consolidation of actuals vs. forecast
• Liaise with bulk supply plants/departments.
• Optimise bulk planning to prevent an overstock situation.
• Manage bulk planning
• Liaise with reverse logistics to ensure returnable material is on site in time for packaging.
• Confirm with Transport to ensure efficient moving of returnables.
• Ensure compliance to the QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, FSSC, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841)
• Ensure compliance to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs at all times
• Ensure compliance to OHSACT and all Heineken Beverages Risk, Health and Safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are reported and rectified.
• Assist in achieving department and site business plans.
• Support and encourage the values of the company.
• Actively encourage innovations within the team
• Actively involved in Problem solving methodology

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• At least 1 -3 years’ experience in a Production Planning/MRP environment
• National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Planning/Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Proven record in production planning environment
• Relevant experience of SAP production planning.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities
• Proven Computer literacy in MS Office/ SAP / Excel
• Sound knowledge of supply chain concepts
• Experience in a SAP R3/R4 environment (including APO)
• Ability to work under pressure and to work independently & accurately.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities
• Ability to influence others outside his/her own sphere of control