Material Lifecycle Planner & Demand Forecast Strategist

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

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