Production Scheduler at The Heineken Company

Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Analyse sales volume forecasts, demand- & stock levels.
• Computing and planning bottling requirements.
• Scheduling production lines with regard to capacities to meet required stock levels.
• Liaising with applicable supporting departments.
• Confirming requirements and co-ordinating actual bottling to plans.
• Performing related administration.
• Performing stand-in duties when required.
• Actively participating in Mini-Business (MDWT) activities.
• Ensure superior service levels (ie stock availability) to meet local and export demand;
• Optimise stock levels, production capacity utilization and reporting functions;
• Interact with relevant stakeholders and attend cross functional meetings;
• Assist with bulk scheduling when needed;
• Assist with site’s product change control (ie product upgrades and new products);
• Assist with compilation of production volume budgets/forecasts;
• Assist with timeous BOM and Master Data Updates

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• National Diploma / NQF 6 in Supply Chain & Operations Management
• 1-3 yrs working in a planning environment
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Fully competent in using production scheduling tools on an ERP suite.
• Competence in the use of SAP
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours if and when required.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.

Closing Date: 03 April 2026