Strategic Warehouse Ops Analyst | KPI & Data-Driven Wins

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Senior Analyst of Warehouse Operations in Chicago to lead day-to-day metrics, leverage data for trends, and guide initiatives to close gaps. You will drive cost-saving strategies, manage 3PL communications, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver service, cost, and quality improvements.

The role requires ERP experience (SAP/SAP EWM preferred), strong Excel skills, and 25% travel. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in a related function are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years general background in function area.
• ERP proficiency (SAP preferred).
• SAP EWM proficiency strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate clear and actionable operations models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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

Analytics

Communication

Tableau

SAP

SAP EWM

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP EWM

Tableau

Excel

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Senior Analyst of Warehouse Operations in Chicago to lead day-to-day metrics, leverage data for trends, and guide initiatives to close gaps. You will drive cost-saving strategies, manage 3PL communications, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver service, cost, and quality improvements.

The role requires ERP experience (SAP/SAP EWM preferred), strong Excel skills, and 25% travel. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in a related function are required.