Material Scheduler-MRO at The Heineken Company

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

• Placing purchase orders of all MRO goods within your control categories.
• Confirm orders with suppliers as per agreed process.
• Ensure MRO principles are applied and scheduled on SAP or Coupa.
• Liasing with suppliers and transporters to ensure OTIF targets are met.
• Managing scheduling of items within supplier lead time window.
• Chair monthly SPP meetings with key suppliers.
• Assisting with supplier claims.
• Assist in setting and managing contracts.
• Monthly reporting and spend analysis.
• On time and quantified escalations of service/ goods delays that could impact the delivery of the site plan.
• Ensuring the establishment, placing, monitoring and controlling of purchase requirements.
• Ensuring all purchase orders are closed off on a monthly basis.
• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Strict adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.

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

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply chain management is a requirement.
• 2-3 years of experience within a MRO purchasing environment would be advantageous.
• High level of SAP acumen regarding SAP Procurement tools.
• Previous experience with Coupa would be advantageous.
• Advance level of competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• High 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.