Senior Warehouse Analytics & Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, located in Chicago, seeks a Senior Analyst of Warehouse Operations to drive KPI and cost improvements, manage daily warehouse metrics, and lead capital projects. You will work with 3PLs, site managers, and cross-functional teams to optimize service, cost, and quality.

The role requires 3+ years in a warehouse/operations analytics background, SAP/EWM proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication abilities. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years general background in function area.
• ERP proficiency (SAP preferred).
• SAP EWM proficiency strongly preferred.
• Ability to create win/win solutions to problems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate clear and actionable operations models.
• Expert in Excel and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, team player, detail-oriented, proactive with a drive to deliver results.
• Experience utilizing or creating reports in Tableau preferred.
• Travel up to 25% required.

Responsibilities

• Drive KPI and financial results focusing on key warehouse metrics to improve service and drive down overall cost.
• Leverage data to identify opportunities and implement strategic solutions.
• Tracking and generation of cost savings initiatives across operations.
• Lead day-to-day operational communication with 3PLs and provide daily updates to leadership.
• Lead buffer site weekly and monthly review calls with site managers.
• Drive capital project execution.
• Partner with cross functional operations team to deliver results in the areas of service, cost, and quality.
• Co-develop pipeline productivity initiatives with site managers.
• Co-facilitate site startups when necessary.
• Engage transportation on productivity, cost, and carrier performances.
• Create purchase orders, review and approve invoices, and work with finance and vendors to resolve issues.
• Provide support and input during the annual financial budget process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

SAP EWM

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kraft Heinz, located in Chicago, seeks a Senior Analyst of Warehouse Operations to drive KPI and cost improvements, manage daily warehouse metrics, and lead capital projects. You will work with 3PLs, site managers, and cross-functional teams to optimize service, cost, and quality.

The role requires 3+ years in a warehouse/operations analytics background, SAP/EWM proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication abilities. Travel up to 25% is expected.