📍 Location: Mbabane, Eswatini
💼 Job Type: Full Time
📌 Job Requisition ID: R-143052
📅 Closing Date: 10 July 2026

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, governing, and continuously optimizing the integrated production schedule for CPS Conco to effectively balance demand, supply, inventory, and manufacturing capacity.

The role leads the Master Production Schedule (MPS), coordinates the monthly cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, drives end-to-end supply chain execution, delivers planning analytics and reporting, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Master Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop, own, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) by balancing demand, capacity, materials, and inventory requirements.
Optimize production schedules to support finite capacity planning, sequencing, schedule adherence, and production line utilization.
Manage schedule changes arising from forecast adjustments, supply disruptions, or operational constraints.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Leadership

Lead the monthly S&OP process and facilitate cross-functional planning reviews.
Develop supply scenarios and provide executive recommendations that balance customer service levels, cost, and capacity requirements.

End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration & Execution

Collaborate with Materials Operations, Logistics, Customer Management, and Production teams to support optimized planning activities.
Work with relevant stakeholders to identify and mitigate supply risks and capacity constraints.

Production Planning Optimization

Drive planning optimization initiatives, parameter reviews, inventory optimization, and throughput improvements.
Own and manage SAP master data related to planning parameters and materials management.

Planning Analytics & Business Intelligence

Develop dashboards using SAP, IBP, and Power BI tools.
Deliver KPI reporting, scenario modelling, planning analytics, and executive insights to support business decision-making.

Continuous Improvement

Lead automation and standardisation initiatives across planning functions.
Develop business cases and conduct root cause analysis to improve planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Drive planning excellence initiatives across the supply chain.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Data Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Or a related field

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Production Planning or Master Scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Experience using SAP ERP, SAP IBP/APO, or equivalent planning systems.

Technical Skills

SAP ERP (PP/MM)
SAP IBP/APO
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Supply Chain Analytics
Programming languages such as Python, R, or similar
Inventory Optimization
Capacity Planning
Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Key Competencies

Strategic Planning
Production Scheduling
S&OP Leadership
Supply Chain Orchestration
Analytical Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement
Effective Communication

Additional Information

📍 Location: Eswatini
🏙️ City: Manzini
✈️ Travel Required: 0% – 25%
🏠 Relocation Assistance: No

About Coca-Cola’s Culture

At Coca-Cola, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture grounded in our purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. We embrace a growth mindset and encourage continuous learning and development.

Our culture is built around four key behaviours:

Curious
Empowered
Inclusive
Agile

We value how we work just as much as what we achieve and believe these principles have contributed to our success for more than 130 years.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Coca-Cola Careers Portal:

🔗 Apply Here:
https://coke.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/coca-cola-careers/job/Master-Scheduler_R-143052-1

📅 Application Deadline: 10 July 2026

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