Analyst, Inventory Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k benefits

Performance bonus

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Supply Chain Planner who will plan and manage resources and demand, building robust forecasts with account managers. You will monitor holds, coordinate with quality and distribution, and drive traceability improvements across the network.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, weekend/evening availability, and experience in distribution/logistics. Travel up to 25% may be needed, with base salary in the stated range and eligibility for a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Experience in Distribution/Logistics is essential.
• Proficiency with SAP or WMS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage supply chain resources and demand processes.
• Communicate and ensure execution of finished goods and holds.
• Monitor inventory data and reconcile hold product daily or monthly.
• Analyze inventory data to support timely logistics dispositions.
• Lead process improvements and best practices for traceability.
• Support recalls, readiness, and rework coordination with managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication/Presentation Skills

Ethics and Integrity

Team collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitate cross-functional goal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

WMS

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Plan and manage supply chain resources and demand processes. Establish robust forecasts by utilizing statistical tools, working with account executives and account managers.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and ensure the execution of all finished goods. Quality hold and release orders for product outside of plant control. Working with Plant and BU Quality and the distribution network, perform distribution product reconciliation of affected inventory.
• Provide ongoing monitoring of, and reporting on, hold product; this includes collecting and verifying inventory count reports for hold product - daily or monthly, depending on the categorization of the hold.
• Analyze inventory data daily to ensure timely execution of logistics owned dispositions.
• Work with Quality, Logistics and the distribution network to ensure product disposition is executed in a timely manner.
• Lead Best Practice improvement projects regarding processes which impact traceability.
• Support Manager of Inventory Control, Hold and Release with mock recalls, recall readiness, and rework coordination.
• Provide ongoing training and situation support to BU Quality resources as necessary, aligned to the core Supply Chain Quality Best Practices and procedures.
• Provide support and input into Quality policies affecting product hold procedures, traceability and market withdrawal.
• Maintain electronic directories of current Supply Chain contact information for all distribution site storing Kraft Heinz-owned finished goods.
• Become SME in Traceability data, tools, and procedures, as well as application administrator of Traceability software.

Inventory Accuracy

• Monitoring and communication of inventory accuracy between warehouse management systems (WMS) and Kraft Heinz inventory systems of record.
• Assisting warehouses with processing of SAP IDocs and inventory variances
• Ownership of inventory accuracy and transactions for small independent warehouses.
• Will require to be available on-call 24/7 every 5 weeks for 1 week periods

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Distribution / Logistics Experience
• SAP or WMS experience
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analysis
• Communication/Presentation Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Ethics and Integrity
• Effectively works in teams
• Ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple business partners.
• Facilitate individuals working towards a common goal
• Position is up to 25% Travel

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.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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.