Overview
Master Scheduler Jobs in Manzini, Manzini Region, Eswatini at The Coca-Cola Company
Title: Master Scheduler
Company: The Coca-Cola Company
Location: Manzini, Manzini Region, Eswatini
Summary
The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, governing and continuously optimizing the integrated production schedule for CPS Conco to balance demand, supply, inventory and manufacturing capacity. The role leads the Master Production Schedule (MPS), the monthly Plant cross-functional S&OP process and performance reporting, end-to-end supply chain execution, planning analytics and continuous improvement.
Master Production Planning & Scheduling
Develop, own and maintain the Master Production Schedule balancing demand, capacity, materials and inventory.
Optimize production scheduling to support finite capacity planning sequencing, schedule adherence and line utilisation.
Manage schedule changes arising from forecast, supply 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 executive recommendations balancing service, cost and capacity.
End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration & Execution
Collaborate with Materials Operations, Logistics, Customer Management and Production functions to support optimized planning activities.
Work with the relevant functions to mitigate supply risks and capacity constraints.
Production Planning Optimisation
Drive planning optimisation, parameter reviews, inventory optimization and throughput improvements.
Own and manage all SAP Master data related to planning parameters and materials.
Planning Analytics & Business Intelligence
Develop dashboards in SAP/IBP/Power BI and provide KPI reporting, scenario modelling and executive insights.
Continuous Improvement
Lead automation and standardisation initiatives, business cases, root cause analysis and planning excellence.
Classified – Confidential
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics or related field.
Minimum 5 years' experience in Production Planning or Master Scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading S&OP and using SAP ERP, SAP IBP/APO or equivalent.
Technical Skills
SAP ERP (PP/MM), SAP IBP/APO, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Supply Chain Analytics, Programming Language (Python/R/etc), Inventory Optimization, Capacity Planning, Lean Manufacturing.
Key Competencies
Strategic Planning, Production Scheduling, S&OP Leadership, Supply Chain Orchestration, Analytical Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Continuous Improvement, Communication.
Location(s):
Eswatini
City/Cities
Manzini
Travel Required
00% – 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date
July 10, 2026
Our Purpose And Growth Culture
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
