Senior Demand & Forecasting Strategist

The Kraft Heinz Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to drive a robust forecasting process that optimizes inventory, improves service levels, and supports revenue growth. You will develop demand forecasts using sales, marketing, and market information and lead the monthly consensus process.

You'll collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance, champion o9 technology adoption, monitor forecast accuracy, and maintain a 2‑year demand plan to inform manufacturing and deployment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2–4 years in logistics, demand planning, or supply planning.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with forecasting or manufacturing systems preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand based on market trends and programs.
• Lead the monthly consensus process and develop accurate financial forecasts.
• Monitor forecast errors and biases to adjust inventory and distribution levels.
• Develop and maintain a 2-year forecast to inform manufacturing planning.
• Promote adoption of o9 technology for improved planning.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Education

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

2-4 years work or education in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or supply chain related areas

MBA

Tools

MS Office

Forecasting systems

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to drive a robust forecasting process that optimizes inventory, improves service levels, and supports revenue growth. You will develop demand forecasts using sales, marketing, and market information and lead the monthly consensus process.

You'll collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance, champion o9 technology adoption, monitor forecast accuracy, and maintain a 2‑year demand plan to inform manufacturing and deployment