Analyst, Gbs - Material Lifecycle Planner

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Xico; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Material Planner to plan and manage supply chain resources and demand processes, ensuring customer service targets with minimum cost and optimal stock. The role reports to the Material Planning Senior Manager and involves hands‑on responsibilities across planning lifecycle in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with business partners and cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement in material planning, forecast accuracy, and lean initiatives, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business or related field.
• +2 Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, Supply and Material Planning principles
• Proficiency in Supply Chain & Supply Chain Planning software & tools preferred (OMP, Kinaxis, and SAP APO)
• Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Executes Short, medium & long-term replenishment strategies for assigned materials while optimizing the balance between supply availability and inventory investment.
• Works cross functionally with Marketing, Procurement, R&D, Suppliers, Quality and Finance teams on commercializing Material change management initiatives, ensuring material availability.
• Supports inventory reduction initiatives entailing optimization of SAP MRP parameters, total supply chain process improvement, and application of lean principles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities.
• Analyze and optimize MRP processes, identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• Determines supplier capacity constraints and executes appropriate contingency plans to maintain supply when capacity is exceeded.

Skills

S&OP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

OMP

Kinaxis

SAP APO

Job description

Plan and manage allocated supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure that customer service targets are met at a minimum operating cost, with optimum stock levels. Establish robust demand forecasts by using relevant statistical tools and market and sales information, such as planned sales orders, customer contracts, intercompany standing orders, promotional activity, seasonality, brand changes, etc. Cooperate with personnel (sales, marketing, customer service) to deliver accurate, demand-driven forecast plans. Conduct analysis of sales forecasts, together with marketing and finance insight; report on forecast accuracy; and coordinate updates by managing demand changes from key areas within the targeted business.

Job Description

We have the perfect opportunity for a Material Planner. The role will primarily report to the Material Planning Senior Manager. 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 Material Planning Lifecycle. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self‑starter, who is hungry to continually improve Material planning & Supply chain operations. You will be working close together with various business partners in our Business units, GBS & Global Operations teams as well as cross functionally with Procurement & external suppliers. In brief, you will be responsible for:

• Executes Short, medium & long-term replenishment strategies for assigned materials while optimizing the balance between supply availability and inventory investment.
• Works cross functionally with Marketing, Procurement, R&D, Suppliers, Quality and Finance teams on commercializing Material change management initiatives, ensuring material availability.
• Supports inventory reduction initiatives entailing optimization of SAP MRP parameters, total supply chain process improvement, and application of lean principles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities.
• Analyze and optimize MRP processes, identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• Determines supplier capacity constraints and executes appropriate contingency plans to maintain supply when capacity is exceeded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business or related field
• +2 Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, Supply and Material Planning principles
• Proficiency in Supply Chain & Supply Chain Planning software & tools preferred (OMP, Kinaxis, and SAP APO)
• Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills - At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Confident / Ability to give pushback - You’re a go getter, you’re not easily thrown off your game, not even when you get resistance.
• Analytical - We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
• Result driven - You don’t only focus on your own results, but always do what’s best for the company.

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.