Material Scheduler

About International Beverage

International Beverage is a dynamic global drinks business. Established in 2006 as the international arm of ThaiBev, we specialise in developing distinctive, premium international brands for global growth, with a portfolio that is led by a range of high-quality, award-winning Scotch whiskies and includes some of the fastest growing and most prestigious beers, spirits and whiskies on the market today.

These high-quality brands include Chang Beer, Mekhong, Old Pulteney, Balblair, Hankey Bannister blended whisky, Caorunn Gin, Cardrona Vodka, Whisky, Gin and Liqueurs, and Larsen Cognac.

Our highly skilled professionals work across specialist areas including blending and distilling to sales, marketing and other business partner supporting functions encapsulate the true spirit of our company. They live and breathe our company values of Find A Way; Join In; Be Open and Honest and Build our Brands. At the heart of our company is our purpose and passion to build brands that excite our customers and make us proud!

International Beverage takes great pride in being recognised as a Great Place to Work. We’re not just crafting exceptional beverages; we’re fostering a workplace where individuals can grow, innovate, and find fulfilment in their professional journey.

About The Role

Working closely with Material Supply, Production Planning and Warehousing teams to ensure dry goods materials are delivered on time in full to meet production plans, at our bottling site in Airdrie and across our 3rd party bottling network.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the creation of the weekly material supplier schedules, optimizing availability, while balancing warehouse capacity
• Use the weekly production schedule and SAP bill of material data to build the weekly material delivery schedule.
• Communicate proposal with IBHL warehouse team and ensure they provide delivery dates and times for each supplier and or load
• Communicate final delivery schedules to suppliers, ensuring positive confirmation is received and timed deliveries are provided where required.
• Communicate final delivery schedules to IBHL and 03rd party warehousing teams.
• Raise supplier call offs and purchase orders in SAP
• Ensure SAP transactions are completed correctly to support accuracy of inventory
• Work closely with Suppliers to optimize transportation/load building and reduce logistics costs
• Act as the first point of contact for delivery issues, escalating to Category Managers where issues cannot be resolved, or where production plans will be impacted
• Work closely with Production Planning to track adherence to plan, acting upon any required changes to material supply
• Attend regular meetings with the warehousing teams (internal and external) to review supply or storage issues
• Support KPI creation to track supplier delivery performance. Working closely with the IBHL bottling hall to ensure arrival on time data is recorded
• Participate in regular Supplier Review Meetings to discuss any ongoing issues, improvement plans and share performance data
• Manage and own your professional development in order to achieve your work objectives and your career and personal goals.

About You

• Min 1-2 years experience of material scheduling, or similar planning and or coordinating role
• Good attention to detail
• Numerically literate
• Basic / intermediate Excel skills
• Experience of working with ERP and MRP systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Basic understanding of end to end Supply Chain processes

Remuneration and Package

• 35 days holiday
• Attractive pension
• Health cash plan / PMI
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Product allowance and staff discount
• Flexible working
• Early finish on Friday

Why International Beverage

At International Beverage, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that goes beyond the ordinary. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing comprehensive support for personal and professional challenges. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and take advantage of our cycle-to-work scheme, encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute. We prioritise your health with a range of well-being initiatives and ensure our employees are valued through offering the Real Living Wage. At the heart of our corporate social responsibility, engage in meaningful charity and volunteering activities, contributing to the communities we serve. Become a brand ambassador through our exciting program, offering opportunities to travel and participate in exclusive events. Join us at International Beverage, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference, and our brand events exemplify why it's truly great to work with us.

We prioritise diversity, inclusion, and respect. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where differences are celebrated, and each individual feels heard and appreciated. We believe in keeping it simple: diversity is our strength, inclusion is our culture and, respect is our foundation.