Raw Materials Scheduler - Kenya (Maternity Cover) at Diageo

Manage the local Materials Scheduling process

• Ensure continuous replenishment of raw materials for the brewing and packaging process at supply locations in scope.
• Manage the local purchase order/scheduling agreement process to ensure MRP signal is accurate and purchase orders are in place to facilitate material receipt and supplier payment.
• Ensure efficient communication between Material planning team in COE, local Production Scheduling, local operations and Procurement teams
• Communicate to appropriate stakeholders any risks to short and medium term schedule material for in scope production locations.
• Support process improvement through interpretation of performance analytics.
• Ensure an ongoing tracking of relevant materials supply chain metrics.
• Perform root cause and trend analysis on issues relating to material supply and supplier performance.
• Drive standardization and automation of systems and processes:
• Ensure local Material scheduling systems and processes in place are aligned to global supply planning codification strategy and standards.
• Ensure effective ways of working with Data, CoE and local production/technical teams to ensure BOM accuracy.
• Ensure that all master data pertaining to MRP (e.g., BOMs, recipes, lead-times, batch sizes etc) is maintained in the appropriate information systems (e.g. SAP, ECC6, APO).
• Implement/contribute to process improvements across the wider CoE.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
Skills and Capabilities

• Knowledge of MPS/MRP and DRP methodology
• Experience in distribution / warehousing / scheduling
• Understanding and experience in plant operations.
• Experience within supply chain optimization platforms (ERP / master data, time-phased replenishment planning systems).
• Detailed understanding of end-to-end supply chain operational processes within Diageo e.g. DRP, MPS, inventory, conversion, logistics and customer service.
• Influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
• Customer centric mind set.
• High degree of quantitative and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

Experience

• +5 years in Material planning and/or procurement experience in CPG (Materials Management, Materials Planning)
• Additionally, some wider cross functional experience and beverage materials categories preferable. E.g. procurement, packaging, raw materials.
• Significant line management experience required.
• Experience with advanced planning software with Supply Planning (SAP APO would be an advantage).

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, engineering, or business degree.
• APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent desirable.