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Supply Development Lead
The HEINEKEN CompanyStellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa4 days ago
Job descriptionDevelop and implement the HBI Supply Chain strategy to support HBI’s growth ambitions. Ensure alignment with HBSA, regional, and global supply chain strategies. Lead the implementation of the strategy and oversee programmes and initiatives that drive successful execution. Ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective supply at HBI-owned businesses (KWAL and Angola) while maintaining the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Provide strategic and operational oversight of supply chain operations, resource allocation, OPEX, CAPEX and performance monitoring. Collaborate with HB South Africa Supply Chain, AME Supply Chain, and Global Supply Chain. Drive continuous improvement through TPM, embed a culture of safety and operational excellence, and support innovation and transformation initiatives. Manage third-party production in Europe, contract management and ensuring compliance with Heineken’s policies and specifications. Align production plans with sales forecasts and supply strategies to ensure full goods stock levels. Ensure raw material availability and track the supply of goods to third-party facilities. Oversee product changes and new product development, drive cost savings, and develop business cases for new third-party production opportunities. Maintain all supply chain aspects of shareholder and contractual agreements at minority share companies (Afdis, Grays & Nigeria Breweries). Lead programme management across key HBI supply chain initiatives, focusing on innovation and transformation. Coordinate supply chain support for new production projects and transform the HBI supply chain network in line with the broader HBI Network Strategy. (examples : Amarula production in Chile, alternative Amarula production in Europe, and enabling local production in Zambia) Support Heineken operating companies with the localization of Heineken Beverages brands and provide technical expertise for beyond-beer categories (example vodka and whiskey production in Algeria) Coordinate all supply-related challenges between HB South Africa and HBI, ensuring alignment and effective issue resolution. Manage demand and supply planning misalignments, resolve production delays, address product quality concerns, and minimise write-offs. Act as a central point of contact to facilitate collaboration with the HB Supply Chain team and ensure operational disruptions are swiftly mitigated. Coordinate and lead HBI new product development and new product initiatives with relevant stakeholders Optimise HBI portfolio by identifying opportunities for consolidation of SKU’s and pack formats with planning to reduce SKU’s and handwork activities Oversee quality within HBI with relevant Quality and production personnel Ensure all quality incidents are logged, followed up to conclusion and reported on. Management of the third-party warehousing in Finland, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. This entails sourcing of the warehouses, annual contract negotiations, replenishment, order taking & execution. The ability to execute all Logistics activities according to plan, monitor variations and react in a timely and effective way. Ensure that a safety and sustainability culture is entrenched across the HBI SC Teams and all incidents, accidents and near misses are reported, investigation and corrective actions implemented and monitored. The ability to embed Heineken sustainability agenda within all HBI production processes and decisions. The ability to report logistics performance in line with global reporting standards and / or local requirements and improvements in a clear and comprehensive way to support decision making. The ability to effectively incorporate the financial impact of strategic, tactical and operational decisions in all logistics areas. Costs and managed in line of the Rolling Forecast (ROFO) and deviations investigated and understood. The ability to develop, lead and manage large project plans, track plan and costs, identify and minimise risks and meet the timelines and cost. Ensure the set-up and implementation of the relevant TPM Pillars, its strategy and control systems, and support the function and improvement teams according to TPM methodology. Develop long-term strategic partnerships with all customers, cross-functional stakeholders, strategic vendors, service providers including contractual and compliance management. To lead and manage change. To communicate and document strategies, plans, initiatives and KPI’s clearly and completely. To develop a culture of excellence within the function and at suppliers. To motivate, support and develop talent to function as high performing teams. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills. Detailed broad understanding of company modus operandi from forecasting process to daily activity. At least 8-10 years relevant working experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution / Sales Environment within Africa. Industry background in FMCG / CPG advantageous. Previous exposure to the liquor and beverages industry is ideal. Detailed broad understanding of company modus operandi from forecasting process to daily activity. Computer literacy is key – affluent digital citizen. Experience meeting tight deadlines.
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Immediate Superior : Hansie Swanepoel
Job Grade : 25
Location : Stellenbosch
Function : Supply Chain
Sub Function : Supply Chain - Customer, Logistics and Distribution
Type of Contract : Permanent
Reference Number :
Closing Date : 28 / 09 / 2025
Purpose of the Job :
- This role is accountable for the full end-to-end production for HBI, from leading & overseeing all production and 3rd party production management & supply chain center of excellence activities to deliver optimal performance in safety, cost, quality, customer service, and sustainability.
- This role develops and executes the HBI supply chain production strategy in alignment with regional and global priorities, ensuring efficient manufacturing of Heineken products outside South Africa.
- The role manages strategic partnerships with service providers, third-party warehouses, and co-packers, while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities :
1. HBI Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design
2. Supply Chain / Manufacturing Entities (Majority shareholding)
3. Co-Packing Management
4. Minority Share Companies & Heineken Opco’s Production of HB Products
5. Programme, Innovation, and Transformation Initiatives
6. HB South Africa Supply Chain Alignment
7. New Product Development (NPD) and New PI process
8. Quality
9. 3rd Party Warehousing
10. Excellence in Execution
11. Safety and Sustainable Logistics
12. Financial Understanding
13. Project Management
14. TPM & Continuous Improvement
15. Stakeholder Engagement
16. Leadership
Education :
3 years Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related.
Experience :
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.
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