Analyst, Inventory Control

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Inventory Control is responsible for communicating and ensuring the execution of all finished goods. This role involves managing quality hold and release orders for product outside of plant control. Working with Plant and BU Quality and the distribution network, the analyst will perform distribution product reconciliation of affected inventory. They will provide ongoing monitoring of, and reporting on, hold product, including collecting and verifying inventory count reports for hold product daily or monthly, depending on the categorization of the hold. The analyst will analyze inventory data daily to ensure timely execution of logistics-owned dispositions and work with Quality, Logistics, and the distribution network to ensure product disposition is executed in a timely manner. This role will also lead Best Practice improvement projects regarding processes that impact traceability, support the Manager of Inventory Control, Hold and Release with mock recalls, recall readiness, and rework coordination, and provide ongoing training and situation support to BU Quality resources as necessary, aligned to core Supply Chain Quality Best Practices and procedures. Additionally, the analyst will provide support and input into Quality policies affecting product hold procedures, traceability, and market withdrawal, and maintain electronic directories of current Supply Chain contact information for all distribution sites storing Kraft Heinz-owned finished goods. The role requires becoming an SME in Traceability data, tools, and procedures, as well as an application administrator of Traceability software. The analyst will also be responsible for Inventory Accuracy Monitoring and communication of inventory accuracy between warehouse management systems (WMS) and Kraft Heinz inventory systems of record, assisting warehouses with processing of SAP IDocs and inventory variances, and ownership of inventory accuracy and transactions for small independent warehouses. Availability on-call 24/7 every 5 weeks for 1-week periods is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Distribution / Logistics Experience
• SAP or WMS experience
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analysis
• Communication/Presentation Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Ethics and Integrity
• Effectively works in teams
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple business partners.
• Facilitate individuals working towards a common goal

Responsibilities

• Communicate and ensure the execution of all finished goods.
• Manage quality hold and release orders for product outside of plant control.
• Perform distribution product reconciliation of affected inventory with Plant and BU Quality and the distribution network.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of, and reporting on, hold product, including collecting and verifying inventory count reports for hold product.
• Analyze inventory data daily to ensure timely execution of logistics owned dispositions.
• Work with Quality, Logistics and the distribution network to ensure product disposition is executed in a timely manner.
• Lead Best Practice improvement projects regarding processes which impact traceability.
• Support Manager of Inventory Control, Hold and Release with mock recalls, recall readiness, and rework coordination.
• Provide ongoing training and situation support to BU Quality resources as necessary, aligned to the core Supply Chain Quality Best Practices and procedures.
• Provide support and input into Quality policies affecting product hold procedures, traceability and market withdrawal.
• Maintain electronic directories of current Supply Chain contact information for all distribution site storing Kraft Heinz-owned finished goods.
• Become SME in Traceability data, tools, and procedures, as well as application administrator of Traceability software.
• Monitor and communicate inventory accuracy between warehouse management systems (WMS) and Kraft Heinz inventory systems of record.
• Assist warehouses with processing of SAP IDocs and inventory variances.
• Own inventory accuracy and transactions for small independent warehouses.
• Be available on-call 24/7 every 5 weeks for 1 week periods.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future.
• Plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level