About this role
Job Description
Senior Demand Planner
Opportunity to grow your S&OP Career in a management position
Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Grow Your Demand Planning Career with Kraft Heinz!
Are you a proven demand planning professional looking to grow your career in a global FMCG organisation? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for Senior Manager Demand Planning to join our S&OP team, based in Melbourne, Australia.
The 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. 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.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Create and keep up a detailed, rolling 36-month forecast of customer demand for each product category.
Own regular demand-planning meetings and reviews, making sure updates from internal teams are captured and acted on.
Lead the handover from demand planning to supply planning, clearly explaining forecast changes, risks, and opportunities.
Analyse forecast performance, identify root causes of errors or bias, and recommend improvements.
Keep product and master data accurate so statistical forecasting models work correctly.
Maintain and support the statistical forecasting process and update models as needed.
Coordinate with customer-facing planners to align forecasts across product categories and with specific customers.
Work closely with sales and commercial strategy teams so short-term forecasts feed smoothly into long-term plans and all changes are recorded.
Build strong relationships with internal sales and operations teams and act as the main contact for your assigned categories.
Run regular collaboration with top customers to align their order plans and forecasts with our internal plans.
Engage senior customer stakeholders across the Australia & New Zealand region.
Contribute to the demand leadership team to increase engagement, support delivery of the annual plan, and help develop a high-performing team.
About you:
Proven experience in a similar role with a bachelor’s degree of relevance e.g. Supply Chain, Operations, Finance (required)
Team player, excellent communication skills & storytelling, and confidence to presenting in meetings
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and an analytical approach to problem solving.
Advanced Statistical Modelling skills and ability to work with large data sets
Advanced Master data management (preferred)
Experience in Blue Yonder/JDA (or similar Demand Planning Systems), SAP, & Statistical Modelling
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
IBP Process Knowledge
Benefits of working with us
Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're passionate about Demand Planning, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advertisement early. We are eager to hear from you!
Location(s)
Newmarket - Auckland
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 Demand Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining a detailed 36-month forecast of customer demand and leading demand-planning meetings. They will analyze forecast performance and coordinate with various teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in planning.
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