Strategic Planning & Logistics Manager

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Utrecht is seeking a Planning & Logistics Manager to lead the factory's end-to-end Manufacturing Supply Chain, from demand planning to inventory and delivery, and to build a capable, accountable team.

You will drive improvements across planning, logistics and site performance, coordinating with production, FSQ, maintenance and finance to ensure material availability and reliable customer service while safeguarding safety and quality. Dutch and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least five years of manufacturing supply chain experience, with two years in a leadership role.
• Experience in production planning, material planning, inventory and warehouse/logistics operations.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning & Logistics team, with clear roles, standards and priorities.
• Translate demand, capacity, materials and inventory into a realistic production plan.
• Ensure materials are available and shortages are escalated and resolved quickly.
• Manage the flow of goods from receipt to shipment, including warehousing, internal logistics and transport.
• Maintain accurate inventory, order closure and reconciliation, while reducing obsolete and slow-moving stock.
• Run daily and weekly performance reviews with clear owners and actions.
• Lead the KHMS MSC roadmap and embed standards for planning, logistics, inventory and supply chain execution.
• Work with Production, FSQ, Maintenance, CI/Engineering, Finance and Supply Chain to remove recurring losses and improve service, cost and cash.

Job description

Kraft Heinz Utrecht is seeking a Planning & Logistics Manager to lead the factory's end-to-end Manufacturing Supply Chain, from demand planning to inventory and delivery, and to build a capable, accountable team.

You will drive improvements across planning, logistics and site performance, coordinating with production, FSQ, maintenance and finance to ensure material availability and reliable customer service while safeguarding safety and quality. Dutch and English proficiency is required.