Analyst, IBP

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription Drug

401k

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking an Analyst, Demand Planning Capabilities to help evolve demand planning processes, tools, and systems across the organization. You will bridge data, technology, and supply chain to build and improve capabilities driving accurate forecasting and informed decision-making.

You will work with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Digital, IT, and business teams to support planning effectiveness, issue resolution, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or related areas, within CPG preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and general knowledge of other MS Office applications.
• Experience with planning tools (e.g. o9, SAP IBP/APO, Kinaxis, Anaplan) and strong analytics skills (Excel; Power BI/Tableau and SQL a plus).
• Problem-solving mindset, with a passion for analyzing large data sets and translating insights into action
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Support weekly/monthly demand planning processes by preparing accurate data, reports, and analysis in a timely manner.
• Support Demand Planners by troubleshooting reports, system, and data issues; documenting risks and enhancement requests; and driving timely resolution.
• Maintain dashboards, reports, and ad hoc analyses that track forecast accuracy, bias, autonomous/touchless forecasting, and other key planning metrics.
• Analyze forecast performance to identify trends, root causes, data quality gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Support the design, testing, release, deployment, and adoption of demand planning capabilities (system enhancements, tools, and process improvements).
• Maintain business requirements, process workflows, standard operating procedures, training materials, playbooks, and other capability documentation.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Digital, IT, and other cross‑functional teams to support planning effectiveness, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

o9

SAP IBP/APO

Kinaxis

Anaplan

Power BI/Tableau

SQL

Job description

Plan and manage allocated supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure that customer service targets are met at a minimum operating cost, with optimum stock levels. Establish robust demand forecasts by using relevant statistical tools and market and sales information, such as planned sales orders, customer contracts, intercompany standing orders, promotional activity, seasonality, brand changes, etc. Cooperate with personnel (sales, marketing, customer service) to deliver accurate, demand‑driven forecast plans. Conduct analysis of sales forecasts, together with marketing and finance insight; report on forecast accuracy; and coordinate updates by managing demand changes from key areas within the targeted business.

Job Description

Role

The Analyst, Demand Planning Capabilities plays a critical role in supporting the evolution of demand planning processes, tools, and systems across the organization. This individual will work at the intersection of data, technology, and supply chain to help build, maintain, and improve the capabilities that drive accurate demand forecasting and business decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support weekly/monthly demand planning processes by preparing accurate data, reports, and analysis in a timely manner.
• Support Demand Planners by troubleshooting reports, system, and data issues; documenting risks and enhancement requests; and driving timely resolution.
• Maintain dashboards, reports, and ad hoc analyses that track forecast accuracy, bias, autonomous/touchless forecasting, and other key planning metrics.
• Analyze forecast performance to identify trends, root causes, data quality gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Support the design, testing, release, deployment, and adoption of demand planning capabilities (system enhancements, tools, and process improvements).
• Maintain business requirements, process workflows, standard operating procedures, training materials, playbooks, and other capability documentation.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Digital, IT, and other cross‑functional teams to support planning effectiveness, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or related areas, within CPG preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and general knowledge of other MS Office applications
• Experience with planning tools (e.g. o9, SAP IBP/APO, Kinaxis, Anaplan) and strong analytics skills (Excel; Power BI/Tableau and SQL a plus).
• Problem-solving mindset, with a passion for analyzing large data sets and translating insights into action
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.