Sr Analyst, Warehouse Operations

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; 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

• Drive capital project execution.

Staff, organize, and direct operations within a warehouse to effectively manage receipt, storage, selection, packaging, loading, and shipping of products to customers.

Role / Title

The Senior Analyst of Warehouse Operations is the main point of contact for their respective sites, working closely with both internal and external partners to deliver results. They are responsible for managing the day-to-day metrics and performance of warehouse(s) operations, with a focus on leveraging data to recognize trends and lead initiatives to solve gaps. Additionally, this position will identify and support productivity and KPI improvement initiatives, including crossfunctional projects. The scope of this position also includes pillar management within the warehouse team.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

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.