Sr Planner, Demand

1 week ago

Chicago, IL, United States Kraft Heinz Company Full time
Job Description

Role
As a Senior Demand Planner, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by developing and maintaining a robust forecasting process that accurately predicts customer demand. Your expertise will enable the organization to make informed decisions, optimize inventory levels, and ultimately, drive revenue growth.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, and Finance) to gain a deep understanding of market trends, A&C programs, new product launches, pricing strategies, and promotional events to accurately forecast customer demand.
  • Lead the monthly consensus process, leveraging driver-based details to develop a forecast that achieves service metrics and inventory goals, while creating an accurate monthly financial forecast.
  • Champion the adoption and enhancement of o9 technology to drive improved model performance and autonomous planning capabilities.
  • Monitor and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecast errors and biases to identify contributing factors and adjust item and/or distribution center (DC) levels accordingly.
  • Conduct comprehensive brand and item mix analysis to provide actionable insights that inform volume discussions.
  • Develop expertise in brand volume forecasting by analyzing consumption and shipment trends, as well as category and industry dynamics.
  • Partner with Supply Planning to understand the supply chain implications of forecast changes and ensure seamless execution.
  • Develop and maintain a 2-year forecast by demand forecasting unit in the forecasting system, which informs manufacturing and deployment planning.
  • Provide timely updates to management on sales forecast details and key performance indicators.
  • Continuously improve the forecasting process to minimize forecast error and optimize results.
  • Share best practices and knowledge with peers and cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and excellence.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field
  • 3-5 years work or education in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or supply chain related areas
  • Proficiency in Excel and general knowledge of other MS Office applications required
  • Preferred APS knowledge (o9, JDA, or similar)
  • MBA preferred
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:
$88,000.00 - $110,000.00

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.

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