Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager within the EAST/WEEM Supply Chain and the MEA team. You'll be working in a high-performing team, alongside peers who are always striving to reach the next level. You'll be reporting to the Head of SCD - EAST. Get ready for significant exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of MEA region innovation, ESG, VE, and other projects will be your primary responsibility. You will be constantly seeking improvement activities within the Middle East and Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver high and medium complexity projects end-to-end. Projects include new product launches, CAPEX investments, cost savings initiatives and supply chain changes. By delivering innovation projects, you contribute heavily to the Kraft Heinz NSV and EBIT overall.

• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Head of SCD, peers, BUs, and senior leadership, external manufacturers to gather input, secure buy-in, and drive alignment on project priorities and objectives. Be considered as an important sparring partners for other cross-functional members, including the Head of Marketing.

• Be the voice of Supply Chain Development in MEA related topics and ensure all your projects are feasible from an efficient supply chain execution perspective.

• Identify opportunities to bring in other SC experts, such as those specializing in demand forecasting, supply management, or engineering, to provide additional support and expertise as needed.

• Bring together SC, operations and manufacturing stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and support for implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

• Support in training the organization in project management by sharing knowledge with (junior) team members and colleagues outside the function. This includes mentoring, training, creating resources, and promoting best practices to enhance project management skills across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree

• 6-7 years of experience in FMCG, preferably in Supply Chain

• Cross functional experience (not mandatory, but preferred)

• Analytical and strong logical reasoning skills

• Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Good business acumen

• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to Simplify

• Analytical skills

• Fluent in English

Location(s)

El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial 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.