General information

All posting locations: Remote, California, United States of America

Job Function: 11 - Logistics

Date Published: 15-Mar-2024

Ref #: R-80530

Base Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $106,800.00

Target Total Cash Range: $106,750.00 - $133,500.00

Target Total Cash: Target total cash represents this role's annualized cash earning potential at target (base salary + target bonus). Target total cash is contingent on targeted company performance achievement and individual attainment of performance goals. Therefore, target total cash is not guaranteed earnings.

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Description & Requirements

The Sr. Analyst, Demand Planner will be responsible for managing production requirements at multiple manufacturing facilities. This role will be an important cross-functional team player across Operations, Sales, Innovation, Marketing and Strategy, Insights and Planning.  The Sr. Analyst, Demand Planner is responsible for balancing competing objectives of minimizing inventory investment while satisfying forecasted customer demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the management and development of our short-term and long-term supply planning process.

  • Meet with the Strategy, Insights, and Planning department to review and understand changes in our customer demand forecast.

  • Able to take an analytical approach to supply planning using multiple information sources for developing a supply plan, i.e., orders, shipments, consumption, weeks of supply, revenue management, lead time, and previous production attainment.

  • Liaise between Supply Planning and Sales, Marketing and Innovation

  • Communicate production changes, stockouts, and overages to varying stakeholders.

  • Track the company’s current inventory, including aging inventory.

  • Negotiate with vendors and/or suppliers to meet supply needs.

  • Understand the capacity and capability at each manufacturer.

  • Manage strategic inventory levels on existing products and new product launches to factor in lead times to support overall business requirements.

  • Minimize slow moving and obsolete materials. Proactively manage obsolete inventory.

  • Leverage Excel and other analytics tools to improve business performance.

You’d be a great fit if this sounds like you:

•        An experienced cross-functional team player with strong analytical and communication skills

•        Enjoy working with numbers, but are also creative and can think outside the box to improve processes

•        Passionate problem solver with an advanced skillset in building solutions with Excel and/or Google Sheets

•        Enjoy building relationships both internally and externally

•        Unphased by fluctuations in demand or changes in production schedules

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics is required.

  • 1+ years in related fields in the CPG industry: supply planning, supply chain management, demand planning, or production coordination

  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain process

  • Solid numerical and analytical skill set with the ability to interpret quantitative data.

  • Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively.

  • Ability to handle simultaneous projects and deliver within agreed-upon time frames.

  • Self-starter with can-do attitude

  • Sound judgment using available data.

  • Good communication skills to interact with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other supply chain team members.

  • Attention to detail and ability to focus on numbers for long periods.

About Us

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 meal 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 Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment

We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. 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. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.

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