Material Scheduler Expert with German

At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Corona, Stella Artois, Samson and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us. 

We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let’s take on the challenge together.

Cheers to dreaming big!   

The Materials Scheduling Expert ensures that the supply of materials meet the production schedule and safety stock levels to ensure operational and production continuity. Able to deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements. Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure supply of materials meets requirements. Continually work on improvements on Material Planning processes and KPIs (Safety stocks, OOR, Core Working Capital, Service Level, DCBL, NST, OTIF). Minimize material obsoletes through correct changeover process management

What will you be doing:  

• Provide an accurate visibility of material needs to suppliers, taking into consideration possible changeovers (RFS inputs)

• Place the orders to suppliers according to the production schedule on the breweries

• Communication with suppliers, procurement, zone technical department (ZTD) etc. to ensure materials availability

• In case of material shortages escalate issues to Zone Material Planning managers and Procurement

• Follow up and alignment on brewery stocks, upload and maintenance of data in SAP/On-time on a daily basis

• Monitoring supplier delivery performance KPIs and work on their improvement in cooperation with supplier and procurement team

• Tracking and controlling of packaging and raw materials change overs, communication to all involved departments. In case of obsoletes defining of responsible function and material scrapping organization.

• Help to define and implement team strategy & tool implementation

• Constant search for opportunities in the existing process, their definition and implementation

What you'll bring:  

• Fluency (C1) in English AND C1 German

• 1+ year of experience working in Logistics or Supply Chain is an advantage

• Analytical and creative problem solving mindset

• Experience with process improvement is an advantage

• Intermediate MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Building Formulas)

• Knowledge of SAP and WMS is an advantage, but not required

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

We also offer great Benefit & Perks package!

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health 

• Competitive parental leave and pension contributions (2,5%)

• 25 days holidays per year

• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (Accident, Health and Luggage insurance, discounted services like HP Market, Multisport Card, GS Pharmaceuticals, etc.)

• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands

• Meal vouchers

• Employee networks to support diversity and inclusion

• Global Bonus

• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers

• ‘Return to Work’ program

What you can expect from us:  

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you. 

We are building a team that’s more supportive, more inclusive and more collaborative. A team that’s diverse in background, skills and experience. 

So if you dream big but are concerned you’re not a perfect fit against the job description, we’d still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate to help us create a future with more cheers.

As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At AB InBev we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce, and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today.