Master Materials Scheduler

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 Indirect 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.

• Timely escalations of material constraints to ensure mitigation processes are in place.

• Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process for site.

• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.

• Ensuring competitive pricing and implementing cost savings.

• Implementing and adhering to purchasing policies and procedures.

• Lead and manage Sedibeng Material Scheduling team.

• Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.

• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.

• Perform stand-in duties for PPL Manager and support end to end PPL processes on site.

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

• Relevant Tertiary Degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management.

• 5 years’ experience proven track record of working within an FMCG- MRP environment.

• Proven supplier management engagements

• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills

• High acumen of SAP

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail

• 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.

Kindly note to apply please visit Heineken Beverage website: Closing date 25 Sept 2026