Job Description

Associate Director, Supply Planning at a glance…

You will be responsible for designing and implementing global strategies for master plan schedules, daily scheduling, and distribution resource planning. The role upholds standardized processes and systems that reflect common and best practices and support the implementation with the business units. It also solves complex challenges, develops and executes objectives, and formulates short-term and long-term business goals. The role will participate in Kraft Heinz-wide Operations projects and bring critical business expertise to the overall management of supply planning. It will lead the design of processes, configure systems, and deploy them to facilitate efficient supply planning operations.

What’s on the menu?

• Set global vision and strategies for supply planning, aligning with organizational goals

• Execute supply planning roadmap in alignment with strategic plans

• Lead and coordinate the design of supply planning processes (including parameters standardization) and KPIs and identify and implement improvements with the business units

• Design, implement, and govern process improvements with best practices

• Lead annual target setting for supply and scheduling indicators

• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve business processes

• Lead projects, engaging multiple business units and markets Create capabilities and maintain understanding of supply planning processes and standards

• Champion talent development within the supply planning community

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have extensive experience in supply planning and working experience in planning systems

• I have strong knowledge of supply planning processes, best practices, and industry trends

• I have demonstrated experience in designing and implementing supply planning processes and systems

• I am proficient in supply planning software and tools

• I have a consistent record of driving process improvements and achieving KPI targets in supply planning

• I have experience in cross-functional project management, collaborating with teams from Manufacturing, Procurement, NPD, Logistics, and other relevant functions

• I am familiar with digital technologies and their application in supply planning, including process automation, data analytics, and forecasting tools

• I have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership

• I have strong project management skills leading multifunctional project teams

• I have experience in a complex multi-country, multilingual, and time zone environment

What we offer you:

• An ambitious employer: we want to the best for you

• A fast career track like only few other companies can match

• Reimbursement for commuting costs

• Hybrid working model

• Discount on health insurance and gym membership

• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

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.