Master Materials Scheduler

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

• Drive MRP fundamentals adherence and governance at site level to ensure site 4-week MPS KPI is met.
• Manage OTIF processes to ensure Packaging and Brewhouse plans are met, including returnable requirements.
• Manage OTIF process for Indirect and MRO items.
• Coordinate the PIPO process for the site, including requesting BOM updates.
• Chair monthly and quarterly SPP meetings with key suppliers for both MRP and site SLAs.
• Ensure service levels are maintained through management of contracts and engagement with Group Contract Managers.
• Manage the supplier claims process for the site.
• Escalate material constraints promptly to ensure mitigation processes are in place.
• Adhere to all ICC procedures pertaining to the purchasing process for the site.
• Maintain and improve relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure competitive pricing and implement cost savings.
• Implement and adhere to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage the Sedibeng Material Scheduling team.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Perform stand-in duties for the PPL Manager and support end-to-end PPL processes on site.

Experience and skills

• Relevant tertiary degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management.
• Five years' experience and a proven track record working within an FMCG MRP environment.
• Proven supplier management experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills.
• High acumen of SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities.
• Future-oriented with the ability to generate contingency plans.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.

Closing date: 25 September 2026.