Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The Key Purpose is to be responsible and to ensure the efficient and effective planning and scheduling of materials required for production. This role involves analyzing demand, managing inventory levels, and coordinating with various departments to support the production process.

Responsibilities or duties

• Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) processes to ensure timely availability of materials for production.
• Analyze sales forecasts and historical data to predict future material needs and adjust plans accordingly.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock, ensuring optimal inventory turnover.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for materials, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Collaborate with production planning and operations teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Generate regular reports on material availability, inventory levels, and supplier performance, and present findings to management.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve issues, manage lead times, and improve material quality.
• Identify and implement improvements to MRP processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Ensure all MRP activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Profile:

• Education: bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in MRP software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Ability to handle complex data and ensure accuracy in planning and reporting.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Efficiency: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Experience needed

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain analysis.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Additional Information:
• Band: VIII
• ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
• The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

• Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) processes to ensure timely availability of materials for production.
• Analyze sales forecasts and historical data to predict future material needs and adjust plans accordingly.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock, ensuring optimal inventory turnover.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for materials, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Collaborate with production planning and operations teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Generate regular reports on material availability, inventory levels, and supplier performance, and present findings to management.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve issues, manage lead times, and improve material quality.
• Identify and implement improvements to MRP processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Ensure all MRP activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MRP software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain analysis.