Title:  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