Associate Analyst, GBS - Deployment

Heinz; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Heinz is seeking an experienced Deployment (Replenishment) Planner to manage replenishment strategies and enhance supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software tools. This hands-on role demands a proactive mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams to optimize performance and minimize costs.

Qualifications

• 2+ Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, Supply and Material Planning principles.
• Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Executes Short- & medium-term replenishment strategies for assigned locations.
• Build, review, and track intra-company shipments using SAP & OMP.
• Collaborate with Supply planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

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

Tools

SAP

OMP

Kinaxis

O9

SAP APO

Job description

Job Description

We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced Deployment (Replenishment) Planner. The role will primarily report into the Deployment Manager. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver.

This person will have a broad range of responsibilities across all aspects of Deployment (Replenishment) Planning. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve Deployment planning & Supply chain operations.

In brief, you will be responsible for:

• Executes Short- & medium-term replenishment strategies for assigned locations while optimizing the balance between product availability, inventory investment & transportation optimization
• Build, review, track, forecast and adjust intra-company shipments using SAP & OMP – develop and communicate deployment forecast to Transportation and Warehousing
• Analyze SAP & OMP DRP parameters to leverage auto load building capabilities
• Ensure successful customer promotion execution by working with Integrated Planning, Transportation and Warehousing to communicate event specifics and execution requirements
• Liaise with Transportation and Warehousing groups as well as personnel at 3PL (Third Party Logistics) to resolve issues with intra-company shipments (including resolution of near-term warehousing capacity issues)
• Develop functional understanding of warehousing capacity, procedures and inbound/outbound planning processes to drive/enable warehouse capacity management and adherence to ship/arrival dates
• Minimize freight expense by utilizing optimal modes of transportation when feasible.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
• 2+ Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, Supply and Material Planning principles
• Proficiency in Supply Chain & Supply Chain Planning software & tools preferred (OMP, Kinaxis, O9 or SAP APO)
• Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Location(s) Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .