Title:  Materials Scheduler MRP

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Immediate Superior: [[Master Materials Scheduler]] 
Job Grade: [[8]] 
Location: [[Springs]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[124933]] 
Closing Date: 22/11/2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Supply chain, Springs Production

                              This person will report to the Master Material Scheduler.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the establishment, placing, monitoring, and controlling of purchase requirements.
  • Ensuring all purchase orders are actioned timeously (MRP), adherence to MRP health checks daily (FIT) to ensure digital twin on the system.
  • Actioning outstanding orders timeously (DDL)
  • Quick resolution of AP workflows/ Queries (invoices/credits)
• Manage 4 weeks window for material requirement planning.
  • Managing JIT deliveries.
• Always ensure stock availability to prevent production stoppages.
• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
  • Managing Supplier OTIF.
• Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process.
• Perform stand-in duties for the Master Scheduler.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Grade 12
• A tertiary qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics & CIPS qualification.

• 2-3 years’ experience in MRP purchasing.
• Able to supervise the correct implementation and utilisation of administrative procedures.
• Must be meticulous and consistently display good attention to detail.
• Able to apply purchasing/ buying principles, procedures and practices in own work area according to organisational requirements.
• Able to interpret product related requirements and apply correct buying/ purchasing techniques to satisfy needs.
• Able to initiate contact with parties relevant to work functions.
• Can develop alternative strategies to handle changes/situations in own working area.
• Is pro-active and anticipates problems before they arise.
• Can follow through with own tasks even if peaks occur and deadlines are set.
• Responds to and resolves customer problems quickly and amicably.
• Computer literate in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency.
• Experience working on SAP purchasing modules will be of an advantage.
• Production planning experience will be an advantage
• Strong planning, organising and coordinating skills.
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills to ensure task completion.
• To reflect good leadership behaviour towards colleagues, superior and company value.

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.