Kraft Heinz

Manager, GBS - Supply Planning

Kraft Heinz  •  Mexico City, MX (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

About the Position
We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager. The role will primarily report into the Supply Planning Associate Director. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver.
This person will have a broad range of responsibilities across all aspects of Supply planning, people management & development. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve Supply planning & Supply chain operations. You will be working close together with various business partners in our Business units, GBS & Global Operations teams. Also, this person leads supply planning execution and capability for the in-scope business units and planning scope, ensuring reliable service, stable plans, and strong stakeholder partnership while developing a high-performing team.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
  • Lead a high-performing Supply planning team
  • Supply Planning for a network of factories to ensure the efficient & effective management of Service, Inventory & Cost to meet customer & consumer demand
  • Implement global strategies for Supply planning- ensuring accurate and efficient supply chain operations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities
  • Responsible for driving Process excellence initiatives using CI framework and application of Lean practices
  • Lead and drive Service reviews of KPIs and governance meetings to action continuous improvements with the team
  • Identify opportunities across the E2E supply chain to enable KHC operations cost improvement and process standardization
  • Service and supply reliability performance is achieved for the in-scope network (e.g., CFR/OTIF and related KPIs)
  • Plans are accurate, stable, and operationally executable across plants, co-packers, and distribution nodes
  • Stakeholders experience clear communication, predictable routines, and strong follow-through
  • Team capability and engagement improve through coaching, standards, and development
  • Planning processes and digital tools are adopted consistently and correctly
  • Operating model: Cross-functional partnership with Customer Service, Demand Planning, Plants, Logistics/Transportation, and Finance
Core responsibilities
  • Own the weekly and daily planning cadence for the in-scope portfolio (supply review, constraint review, exception management)
  • Ensure feasible supply plans aligned to demand and capacity; drive resolution of shortages and constraints
  • Lead scenario planning and trade-off decisions (service vs inventory vs cost) with clear recommendations
  • Ensure effective management of allocations, substitutions, and recovery plans when disruptions occur
  • Maintain plan governance to avoid last-minute firefighting through earlier visibility and escalation
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
  • 5+ Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG
  • Strong knowledge of S&OP and Supply Planning principles
  • Proficiency in Supply Chain Planning software & tools (OMP, Kinaxis, O9 or SAP APO)
  • Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Experience in CPG / FMCG supply chain environments
  • Experience with digital planning transformations and SOP standardization
  • Lean / continuous improvement training

Location(s)

Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local 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

Kraft Heinz

About Kraft Heinz

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
2015
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