Job Description
About the position
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Supply Planning Manager Infant to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Supply Planning Manager Infant lies within the West Europe, in the EPDM Zone. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You'll be reporting into the Snr Manager Supply Planning QSM and Infant. The Supply Planning Manager Infant optimizes the delivery of service, inventory and cost, whilst ensuring the continuous improvement of processes and outcomes. You will need to be able to balance a number of competing priorities at the same time and pivot between topics with ease. You will work closely with demand planning, factories, procurement and logistics teams to ensure a proper flow of information and operational execution.
In brief, you are responsible for:
- Lead and develop a team of supply planners
- Lead Delivery Portfolio CFR Target
- Lead the identification and mitigation of CFR risks within portfolio
- Lead the resolution of CFR cuts through root cause analysis, corrective & preventative mitigation actions
- Lead Delivery of Portfolio Inventory Target, IWL Norms, & Excess Reduction Target
- Maintain portfolio within agreed stock norms - safety stock & target stock
- Establish action plans and procedures to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory
- Lead the Minimization of Supply Chain Losses & Achievement of Best Logistics Cost
- Lead improvement plans to prevent re-occurrence of risk items
- Identify and implement projects and process improvements to continuously enhance supply planning operations
- Drive 100% system driven planning and ensure utilization of OMP functionality
- Ensure compliance of KHC business and supply planning practices
Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.
- Experience coaching, developing and leading teams.
- Experience in an IBP/S&OP environment
- Good knowledge of MS office
- Experience with large ERP system(s)
- Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong organizational, project management and coordination skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Professional Attributes
- Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it's important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
- Pro- Activeness - Proactive approach to issues and opportunities.
- Detail-oriented - Meticulous attention to detail to prevent errors and ensure the accuracy of supply planning
- Result driven - You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
- Team player - Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
- A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
- Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
- A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz's partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
- Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Our Hiring Process
After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:
1. Senior Manager Supply Planning Infant & QSM
2. Planning Lead West and HR Business Partner
3. All positive? Job offer!
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.
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.
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
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 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 Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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.
