Supply Planning Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Supply Planning Manager owns end-to-end supply planning and the IBP cycle to ensure the right balance between service, cost and cash. This role leads demand-supply alignment, inventory optimization, and scenario planning to enable profitable growth while protecting service levels and minimizing working capital. Partners closely with Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement and Logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 5+ years supply planning/IBP experience in FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong analytical and modelling skills; proficient with planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to balance service, cost and cash through trade-off decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IBP/Monthly S&OP cycle: drive supply review, reconciliation and executive review; ensure timely decisions and governance.
• Translate demand plans into actionable supply plans across finished goods and key components, applying constraints, lead-times and capacity.
• Balance service, cost and cash: optimize inventory and safety stock, reduce expediting and obsolescence, and manage working capital trade-offs.
• Run scenario modelling and what-if analysis to support launch readiness, promotions, supply disruptions and capacity changes.
• Set and monitor KPIs: service level (OTIF/fill rate), forecast accuracy, inventory days, cash-to-cash, cost-to-serve, and supply variance.
• Lead continuous improvement in planning processes and systems; champion IBP tools and data integrity.
• Manage stakeholder engagement: facilitate cross-functional trade-offs, escalate risks, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Coach and develop planning team; ensure clear SOPs and cadence for IBP activities.

Benefits

• Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
• New Hire Base Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
• 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.
• Wellbeing: 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: Manager