Production Scheduler

The HEINEKEN Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Planner to analyze sales forecasts and manage production scheduling in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate will possess a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management and have 1-3 years of planning experience. Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to influence stock availability and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working in a planning environment.
• Fully competent in using production scheduling tools on an ERP suite.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales volume forecasts and stock levels.
• Schedule production lines to meet required stock levels.
• Liaise with supporting departments to confirm requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling tools

SAP

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Physical endurance

Reliability

Education

National Diploma / NQF 6 in Supply Chain & Operations Management

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Judy Woodman

Location: Stellenbosch

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 142244

Closing Date: 08/08/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the PP&L Department, Adam Tas in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will report to the Master Planner.

Key Performance Areas Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Analyse sales volume forecasts, demand- & stock levels.
• Computing and planning bottling requirements.
• Scheduling production lines regarding capacities to meet required stock levels.
• Liaising with applicable supporting departments.
• Confirming requirements and coordinating actual bottling to plans.
• Performing related administration.
• Performing stand-in duties when required.
• Actively participating in Mini-Business (MDWT) activities.
• Ensure superior service levels (i.e. 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 the site’s product change control (i.e. product upgrades and new products);
• Assist with compilation of production volume budgets/forecasts.
• Assist with timeous BOM and Master Data Update
  
  

Skills

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 when required.
• You must have reliable transport to and from work.
  
  

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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