Demand Planner

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This Demand Planner role is responsible for facilitating and driving the consensus process with cross functional groups to determine an accurate forecast of expected shipments by brand. They must also have a strong background in data analytics and a passion for cross-functional collaboration to support KHC’s digital transformation and Demand Planning’s vision.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in demand planning/forecasting or integrated planning functions
• Relevant experience or classroom knowledge in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or other supply chain functions
• Proficiency in Excel and analytics required
• MS Office (Access, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred APS knowledge (o9, JDA, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance to understand marketing programs, new product introductions, pricing changes, promotions, and events to meet customer demand
• Facilitate monthly consensus process based on information gained to develop a forecast to meet Supply Chain service, inventory and losses goals
• Track weekly and monthly forecast error to identify contributing factors and adjust the necessary item and/or DC levels
• Perform brand and item mix analysis and provide insights to facilitate volume discussions
• Become brand volume expert through understanding consumption and shipment trends in addition to category and industry dynamics
• Partner with supply planning to understand supply chain implications of forecast changes
• Perform o9 maintenance to eliminate exception errors and increase forecast accuracy
• Responsible for 2-year forecast by month, by demand forecasting unit in forecasting system used for manufacturing and deployment planning
• Continuous improvement to forecasting process to minimize forecast error
• Share best practices amongst planners

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed