Job Description

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Immediate Superior: [[Lebo Mokoena]]
Job Grade: [[10]]
Location: [[Sedibeng]]
Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Sub Function: [[PPL]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: 104543
Closing Date:08/03/2024

Master Planner -Sedibeng

Applicants are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Planning Department, Sedibeng. The successful candidate will report to the PPL Manager.

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

• Manage and optimize the operational and tactical plans for operations.
• Ensure that the site meets the Packaging plan on time & in full to ensure plans are aligned to national and international demands.
• Ensure a stable 4 week production plan by optimally using site resources and aligning materials, including liquid availability.
• Monitor and optimize operations capacity both in Packaging and Brewhouse.
• Prepare and drive RCCP process for site on an annual and weekly basis.
• Drive & maintain minimum raw materials levels.
• Management of high-risk materials, expiry & Write-offs.
• Ensure right stock levels at the plant level to meet stock targets.
• Manage escalations and priority calls with Group Planning
• Manage & Support site-level Planning personnel in supply chain planning and management.
• Site co-ordination of NPD projects and promotions as well as commissioning events both for Packaging and Brewhouse
• Ensure that valid planning information always maintained in the SAP planning system, master data maintenance.
• Ensure effective production planning governance and reporting
• Enforce adherence to Capacity and scheduling principles.
• Ensure competent and motivated personnel within the Planning department.
• Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Perform stand-in duties for PPML Manager and support end to end PML processes on site.

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

• A Degree in Production Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a requirement.
• SAPICS certification in CPIM would be advantageous
• 2-5 years of experience within a manufacturing planning environment
• Ability to seamlessly manage a dual/manual system process
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
• High acumen of SAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail
• Strong diligence & mindfulness is essential.
• Advanced level of problem-solving abilities
• Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans.
• Good verbal/ written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.

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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