Associate Director, Materials Planning: Lead Supply Chain

The Kraft Heinz Company; Xico; On-site; MXN 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an Associate Director, Materials Planning to lead end-to-end materials planning strategy and drive a robust commercialization agenda. This senior role ensures material availability, optimizes inventory, and enables execution of innovation initiatives across the organization.

You will establish governance and operating models, manage ERP usage, and mentor a team while collaborating with sales, production, and vendors to deliver reliable supply and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; master's preferred.
• +10 years of progressive experience in supply chain roles with leadership.
• Proven expertise in Demand Planning, ERP, Inventory Management and Logistics.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee material planning strategies to meet production demands and inventory targets.
• Lead and manage the demand planning function, collaborating with sales, marketing, and production teams.
• Utilize and optimize ERP systems for material planning, inventory control, and supply chain visibility.
• Manage inventory levels across the supply chain, minimizing obsolescence and maximizing turns.
• Oversee logistics and planning operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective material flow.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with production planning to align material availability with schedules.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiating terms and ensuring reliable supply.
• Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the supply chain function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in SCM / Business / Engineering

+10 years experience in supply chain

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an Associate Director, Materials Planning to lead end-to-end materials planning strategy and drive a robust commercialization agenda. This senior role ensures material availability, optimizes inventory, and enables execution of innovation initiatives across the organization.

You will establish governance and operating models, manage ERP usage, and mentor a team while collaborating with sales, production, and vendors to deliver reliable supply and cost