Applicants are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in the PPL Department at Sedibeng. The successful candidate will report to the Plant Planning and Logistics Manager.The Master Material Scheduler is accountable for the end-to-end processes and performance of the PPL department at Sedibeng that will ensure the delivery of quality materials on time and in full.
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.
- Co-ordinate PIPO process for the site, including requesting for 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.
- Timely escalations of material constraints to ensure mitigation processes are in place.
- Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process for site.
- Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Ensuring competitive pricing and implementing cost savings.
- Implementing and adhering to purchasing policies and procedures.
- Lead and manage Sedibeng Material Scheduling team.
- 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 PPL Manager and support end to end PPL processes on site.
- Relevant Tertiary Degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management.
- 5 years experience proven track record of working within an FMCG- MRP environment.
- Proven supplier management engagements
- 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 & attention to details
- 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.
