Strategic Materials & Production Planning Leader

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking a Materials Planning & Production Scheduling leader to oversee raw ingredients and packaging materials for planned production.

You will coordinate with vendors, carriers, and plant leadership to ensure continuous supply and timely SAP data entry. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting abilities, and a track record in supply chain operations within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing operations with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning for raw ingredients and packaging to support production.
• Support production scheduling and monitor schedule attainment.
• Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and external storage to maintain supply continuity.
• Ensure accurate SAP transactions and FIFO rotation, plus shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Develop and manage department budget and financial controls.
• Participate in plant leadership teams and long-range facility planning.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking a Materials Planning & Production Scheduling leader to oversee raw ingredients and packaging materials for planned production.

You will coordinate with vendors, carriers, and plant leadership to ensure continuous supply and timely SAP data entry. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting abilities, and a track record in supply chain operations within a manufacturing setting.