## Supply Chain Development Manager, AFHAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsApply NowJob ID: R-107608Date posted: 10/14/2026Team: LogisticsLocation: Amsterdam, NH, NL## Job Description### **About the position:**We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Manager Supply Chain Development to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Manager SCD role sits within the European Supply Chain organization and the AFH (Away From-Home) Pod. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of Innovation, Productivity, Network Design & Compliance project pipeline will be your primary responsibility. You’re constantly looking for improvement activities within Europe.**In brief, you are responsible for:*** **Team Management & resource planning:** Lead and manage a team of 2 project managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and successful project execution.* **Project management & Portfolio value:** Lead and deliver high complexity projects and oversee the delivery of projects of direct reports. Projects include new product launches, CAPEX investments, cost savings initiatives and supply chain changes.* **Stakeholder Management:** Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Head of AFH, peers, BUs, and senior leadership, to gather input, secure buy-in, and drive alignment on project priorities and objectives.* **Progress Reporting:** Inform and update the Growth LT, and key stakeholders on project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objectives.* **Supply Chain Representation:** Be the voice of Supply Chain in all AFH related topics and ensure all projects are feasible and efficient from a supply chain execution perspective.* **Expert Engagement:** Identify opportunities to bring in other SC experts, such as those specializing in demand forecasting, supply management, or engineering, to provide additional support and expertise as needed.* **Strategy Alignment:** Align team efforts with the overall AFH Pod strategy, ensuring that project initiatives contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.* **(SC) Collaboration:** Bring together SC, operations and manufacturing stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and support for implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.**Qualifications:*****Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.**** Bachelor or Master degree;* Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams in supply chain functions;* Experience in both project management and operations;* Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization;* Solid experience managing indirect teams;* Strong business acumen;* English and preferably a third language;* Expert in Excel and PowerPoint.**Professional Attributes:*** **Communication Skills** - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.* **Ability to Simplify** - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.* **Result driven** - You don’t only focus on your own results but always do what’s best for the company.* **Project management skills -**Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.* **High pressure** - You don’t get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.**What we offer you:*** An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.* A fast career track that only a few other companies can match.* A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.* A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on building a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!* Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.* A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!* Last but not least, there is always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!## Location(s)Amsterdam**Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.**