Master Planner at The Heineken Company

• Applicants are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Planning Department, Springs. The successful candidate will report to the Plant P&L Manager.

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

• Manage and optimize the operational and tactical plans for operations.
• Ensure that the site meets the Packaging plan on time & in full to ensure plans are aligned to national and international demands.
• Ensure a stable 4-week packaging & production plan by optimally using site resources and aligning materials, including liquid availability.
• Monitor and optimize operations capacity both in Packaging and Cellar.
• Prepare and drive RCCP process for site on an annual and weekly basis.
• Drive & maintain minimum raw materials levels.
• Management of high-risk materials, expiry & Write-offs.
• Ensure right stock levels at the plant level to meet stock targets.
• Manage escalations and priority calls with Group Planning
• Manage & Support site-level Planning personnel in supply chain planning and management.
• Site co-ordination of NPD projects and promotions as well as commissioning events both for Packaging and Brewhouse
• Ensure that valid planning information always maintained in the SAP planning system, master data maintenance.
• Ensure effective planning governance and reporting
• Ensure adherence to Capacity and scheduling principles.
• Ensure competent and motivated personnel within the Planning department.
• Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.
• Drive TPM activities and lead relevant pillar activities and embedding sustainable ways of working

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

• A Degree in Production Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a requirement.
• 3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing planning environment
• Proven track record of managing a high performing team
• Continuous improvement mindset, driving TPM initiatives
• Ability to seamlessly manage a dual/manual system process
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
• Strong SAP production planning knowledge and system capability
• 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.

Closing Date: 24/07/2026