About this role
Job Description
About the Position
We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced Material Planner. The role will primarily report into the Material Planning Manager. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver.
This person will have a broad range of responsibilities across all aspects of Material Planning. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve Material planning & Supply chain operations. You will be working close together with various business partners in our Business units, GBS & Global Operations teams as well as cross functionally with Procurement & external suppliers.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
Executes Short, medium & long-term replenishment strategies for assigned materials while optimizing the balance between supply availability and inventory investment.
Works cross functionally with Marketing, Procurement, R&D, Suppliers, Quality and Finance teams on commercializing Material change management initiatives, ensuring material availability
Supports inventory reduction initiatives entailing optimization of SAP MRP parameters, total supply chain process improvement, and application of lean principles.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities.
Analyze and optimize MRP processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
Determines supplier capacity constraints and executes appropriate contingency plans to maintain supply when capacity is exceeded
Management and control on deliverables for various KPIs, such as Working Capital within Kraft Heinz and our vendors, case fill rate impact due to material availability, waste management and mitigation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
4+ Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG
Strong knowledge of S&OP, Supply and Material Planning principles
Proficiency in Supply Chain & Supply Chain Planning software & tools preferred (OMP, Kinaxis, O9 or SAP APO)
Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Location(s)
Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Other facts
About The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
What you'll do
- The Senior Analyst will execute replenishment strategies for materials while optimizing supply availability and inventory investment. They will collaborate with various teams to support material change management initiatives and inventory reduction efforts.
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