Planner, Planning – Demand

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance to understand marketing programs, new product introductions, pricing changes, promotions, and events to meet customer demand
• Facilitate monthly consensus process based on information gained to develop a forecast to meet Supply Chain service, inventory and losses goals
• Track weekly and monthly forecast error to identify contributing factors and adjust the necessary item and/or DC levels
• Perform brand and item mix analysis and provide insights to facilitate volume discussions
• Become brand volume expert through understanding consumption and shipment trends in addition to category and industry dynamics
• Partner with supply planning to understand supply chain implications of forecast changes
• Perform o9 maintenance to eliminate exception errors and increase forecast accuracy
• Responsible for 2-year forecast by month, by demand forecasting unit in forecasting system used for manufacturing and deployment planning
• Continuous improvement to forecasting process to minimize forecast error
• Share best practices amongst planners

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in demand planning/forecasting or integrated planning functions
• Relevant experience or classroom knowledge in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or other supply chain functions
• Proficiency in Excel and analytics required
• Preferred APS knowledge (o9, JDA, or similar)
• MS Office (Access, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote)

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$77,800.00 – $97,300.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

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

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.