The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager within the EAST/WEEM Supply Chain and the MEA team. You'll be working in a high-performing team, alongside peers who are always striving to reach the next level. You'll be reporting to the Head of SCD - EAST. Get ready for significant exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of MEA region innovation, ESG, VE, and other projects will be your primary responsibility. You will be constantly seeking improvement activities within the Middle East and Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver high and medium complexity projects end-to-end. Projects include new product launches, CAPEX investments, cost savings initiatives and supply chain changes. By delivering innovation projects, you contribute heavily to the Kraft Heinz NSV and EBIT overall.
Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Head of SCD, peers, BUs, and senior leadership, external manufacturers to gather input, secure buy-in, and drive alignment on project priorities and objectives. Be considered as an important sparring partners for other cross-functional members, including the Head of Marketing.
Be the voice of Supply Chain Development in MEA related topics and ensure all your projects are feasible from an efficient supply chain execution perspective.
Identify opportunities to bring in other SC experts, such as those specializing in demand forecasting, supply management, or engineering, to provide additional support and expertise as needed.
Bring together SC, operations and manufacturing stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and support for implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
Support in training the organization in project management by sharing knowledge with (junior) team members and colleagues outside the function. This includes mentoring, training, creating resources, and promoting best practices to enhance project management skills across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree
6-7 years of experience in FMCG, preferably in Supply Chain
Cross functional experience (not mandatory, but preferred)
Analytical and strong logical reasoning skills
Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Good business acumen
Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to Simplify
Analytical skills
Fluent in English
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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
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!
