Title:  Production Scheduler

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Superior Job Title: Master Scheduler
Location:  Stellenbosch
Function:  Supply Chain
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 154740

Closing Date: 03 April 2026

Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

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

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 if and when required.
• 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.