Cellar Production Planner — SAP & Inventory Optimizer

Heineken; Springs; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a role based in Springs within the Planning Department. The successful candidate reports to the Master Planner and will drive production planning for Cellar processing, ensure weekly planning rhythms, and optimize capacity utilization.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering / Production Planning or related field, 2–3 years in production planning, and strong SAP planning tools knowledge.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Logistics or Supply chain management is a requirement.
• 2-3 years of experience within a Production planning environment.
• High level of SAP acumen regarding SAP Planning tools.
• Advanced level of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail are essential.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to create contingency plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective production plans for Cellar processing.
• Maintain optimal weekly planning rhythms.
• Optimize capacity utilization of Cellar processing.
• Assist with compilation of Cellar volumes budgets/forecasts.
• Engage with internal stakeholders on site and at head office (Central Planning, Material Planning and Logistics).
• Issue bulk loading plans and manage OTIF deliveries.
• Drive service levels and working capital through stock level optimization.
• Reduce bulk stock holding costs and manage obsolete materials.
• Ensure planning master data accuracy.
• Lead and govern bulk change control for New Products or Upgrades.

Skills

Production planning

SAP planning tools

MS Office

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Resilience

Education

Bachelors or tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering / Production Planning / Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP Planning tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a role based in Springs within the Planning Department. The successful candidate reports to the Master Planner and will drive production planning for Cellar processing, ensure weekly planning rhythms, and optimize capacity utilization.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering / Production Planning or related field, 2–3 years in production planning, and strong SAP planning tools knowledge.