Master Materials Scheduler

Heineken; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Johannesburg seeks a seasoned Supply Chain/Production Leader to drive MRP governance and ensure site 4-week MPS KPI adherence. You will manage OTIF processes, coordinate BOM updates, and lead the Sedibeng Material Scheduling team. Strong SAP skills, leadership and cost-saving focus are essential.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, driving contracts performance, and delivering continuous improvements in an FMCG setting. Closing date is 25 Sept 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management.
• 5+ years of FMCG-MRP experience with a proven track record.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive MRP fundamentals adherence and governance at site level to meet KPI.
• Manage OTIF processes to ensure packaging and brewhouse plans are met.
• Coordinate PIPO process for BOM updates and lead Sedibeng Material Scheduling.
• Ensure service levels through contracts and engagement with Group Contract managers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem solving in a FMCG environment.
• Escalate material constraints timely and implement mitigation plans.
• Perform stand-in duties for PPL Manager and support end-to-end processes.

Skills

MRP fundamentals

SAP

Negotiation

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Contract management

Job description

Key Performance Areas would include, butare not limited to:

Drive MRP fundamentals adherence and governance at site level to ensure site 4-week MPS KPI ismet.

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 siteSLA’s.

Ensure service levels are maintainedthrough 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 procedurespertaining topurchasingprocess for site.

Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.

Ensuring competitive pricing and implementing cost savings.

Implementing and adhering topurchasingpolicies and procedures.

Lead and manage Sedibeng Material Scheduling team.

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

Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.

Perform stand-in dutiesfor PPL Managerand supportend to endPPL processes on site.

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

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

5years’ experienceproventrack recordof working within an FMCG-MRPenvironment.

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

Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills

High acumenof SAP

Strong analytical abilities& attention to detail

Advanced levelof problem-solving abilities

Future-orientated and able to generate contingencyplans.

Ability to communicate effectively with site management andplanners.

Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted withadversity.

Closing date 25 Sept 2026