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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
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.