Senior Analyst, GBS - Supply Planning

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to lead end-to-end supply planning, translating demand signals into executable production and distribution plans while optimizing inventory, capacity, and service levels.

You will drive cross-functional alignment with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Procurement, Deployment, and Logistics to keep the supply network operating efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or Operations).
• 4+ years of full-time experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or related fields.
• Experience with ERP / APS systems (SAP, OMP, Kinaxis).
• Knowledge of S&OP / IBP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end short-, mid-, and long-term supply planning across the network, translating demand forecasts into executable supply plans that balance capacity, inventory targets, and constraints.
• Own CFR and inventory health outcomes by proactively identifying risks and driving cross-functional actions with plants and network teams to sustain availability and mitigate waste.
• Optimize inventory levels across the network while maintaining service targets by monitoring key KPIs and driving actions to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to review forecast updates, understand demand variability, and assess supply implications. Coordinate with Deployment and Logistics to ensure on-time distribution.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Data-driven decisions

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

OMP

Job description

About the PositionThe Senior Supply Planner leads the end-to-end supply planning process, translating demand signals into highly complex production and distribution plans to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory, capacity utilization, and service levels. The role proactively identifies gaps and designs solutions to improve the supply chain, manages risks and constraints, and drives cross-functional alignments across Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Procurement, Deployment, and Logistics to keep the supply network operating efficiently..In brief, you will be responsible for:Supply Planning & ExecutionLead end-to-end short-, mid-, and long-term supply planning across the network, translating demand forecasts into executable supply plans that balance capacity, inventory targets, and constraints.Own CFR and inventory health outcomes by proactively identifying risks and driving cross-functional actions with plants and network teams to sustain availability and mitigate waste.Inventory ManagementOptimize inventory levels across the network while maintaining service targets by monitoring key KPIs (Days of Inventory, slow/excess inventory, and obsolescence risk) and driving actions to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.Develop long-range inventory strategies to maintain healthy inventory levels through peak demand periods and seasonal operating constraints by leveraging monthly production capacity and reviewing and aligning shift/crewing plans with manufacturing units.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Demand Planning to review forecast updates, understand demand variability, and assess supply implications.Collaborate with MRP and Procurement to secure raw materials, monitor constraints, and mitigate supply risks.Align with Manufacturing to translate demand into production plans that factor in capacity and scheduling constraints.Coordinate with Deployment and Logistics to enable on-time distribution and balanced inventory placement across the network.Risk Management & Problem SolvingProactively identify supply risks, define mitigation plans, and drive cross-functional alignment to reduce service and inventory exposure.Lead short-term recovery planning during supply disruptions, setting priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and restoring supply performance.Own constraint management (capacity, materials, transportation) by anticipating bottlenecks, triggering trade-off decisions, and driving timely resolution.Planning Governance & IBPLead supply inputs and scenario analysis for S&OE / IBP cycles, translating risks and constraints into clear trade-offs and recommendations.Own the narrative and analysis for Supply Review and executive discussions, synthesizing insights and highlighting key decisions and impacts.Govern planning parameters and master data quality by setting standards, auditing exceptions, and driving root-cause fixes to prevent recurring issues.Continuous ImprovementIdentify and prioritize opportunities to improve supply planning processes, tools, and KPIs, translating them into clear business cases and roadmaps.Lead process improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma / automation), driving cross-functional execution and measurable performance gains.Champion data-driven decision making by setting KPI definitions, improving insights quality, and coaching the organization on how to use data in trade-off decisions.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Customer Service Level / Fill RateInventory Levels / Working CapitalWaste / ObsolescenceTools Improvement / Technology AdoptionQualificationsEducation - bachelor’s degree in:Supply Chain ManagementIndustrial EngineeringBusiness AdministrationOperations or related fieldExperience+4 years of full-time experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain related fieldsExperience working with ERP / APS systems (SAP, OMP, Kinaxis, etc.)Experience in S&OP / IBP processesPreferredExperience in CPG / FMCG environmentsKnowledge of network planning and inventory optimizationContinuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma)Specialized supply chain related studies or certifications (APICS, CSCMP, etc.)