Heinz
Demand Planning Manager
Salary
Job description
Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Demand Planner Manager to drive the Kraft Heinz Business Management within the organization. Been a focus point for long term data (capacity) and short discussion to drive sales in the right direction. Owner of the forecast accuracy and BIAS KPIS as well an enabler for Top Line results to be materialized.
Key Responsibilities:
Forecasting: Develop & Maintain rolling 12-24 month forecast based on statistical models, historical data & market intelligence.
Update forecast: for new products, seasonal products, discounts, promotions.
Cross Functional Collaboration: Lead monthly S&OP Demand Reviews with multifunctional teams(Sales, Marketing, Finance & Supply)to gather all needed inputs and information to enable faster and accurate decision making.
Lead and ensure adherence on the Weekly & Monthly demand cycles within the S&OP team and multifunctional teams.
Data Analysis: analyze demand drivers (Trends, Seasonality, pricing, elasticity) and adjust models accordingly.
Short Term Demand Control: Work Closely with multifunctional teams on the short term horizon to ensure business delivery vs Commitment.
Risk & Opportunities: Highlight potential risks on the short or long term from demand POV while developing effective mitigation plans.
Performance Management: Track Forecast accuracy while identifying root causes of variances and drive continuous improvement.
Process Improvement: Refine demand planning tools, Process & KPIs. Lead & Support for systems upgrade (ERP, Advanced Planning systems)
Inventory Coordination: Partner with supply planning teams to balance service levels, Safety stocks and working capital.
Team Leadership: Manage, Train and mentor Demand planners & analysts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is in Engineering, Business Management or International Trade or Logistics
8 to 10 years of experience in FMCG is preferred
Leadership skills
Communication 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.
