Job Description
Materials Scheduler
- Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Join the Kraft Heinz Team as a Materials Scheduler!
Are you a detail-oriented and organised individual with a passion for supply chain? Do you want to join a global food company with a rich history of innovation and excellence? We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Materials Scheduler to join our team at Heinz Wattie's King St (NZ), where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production line.
The Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Purchase materials needed for production, ensuring timely delivery and minimising inventory investment
- Create and manage purchase orders, expediting or de-expediting as needed to meet production schedules
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Follow up with suppliers on deliveries, resolving any issues or discrepancies
- Analyse and report on inventory levels, providing transparency on results to stakeholders
- Collaborate with suppliers, operations, and other teams to discuss performance, address issues, and plan for future needs
- Troubleshoot and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring accurate payment to suppliers
- Plan and coordinate materials for new product launches, minimizing waste and ensuring smooth production
- Develop, document, and maintain policies and procedures related to materials planning
- Work closely with various teams, including Inwards Goods, Production Planners, Accounts Payable, and Logistics, to ensure seamless supply chain operations
About you:
- A highly motivated and experienced Materials Scheduler with a passion for supply chain management
- Strong foundation in business, logistics, or supply chain management, with a relevant industry or tertiary qualification (e.g. APICS CPIM or CIPSA)
- Prior experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
- Proficient in using ERP systems and MRP theory and practice
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, with basic skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think logically and mathematically
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Full working rights in New Zealand
Benefits of working with us:
- Pay for Performance - industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
- Parental Leave - paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
- Leave Options - Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
- Great Place to Work certification in Australia
- In House Training Programs
- Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're passionate about Materials & Inventory within a manufacturing environment, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in, and may close the ad early, so submit your application today to take the first step towards an exciting new opportunity.
Location(s)
King Street
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Top Skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.
