Senior Analyst, GBS - Supply Planning

Job Description

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end short-, mid-, and long-term supply planning across the network, translating demand forecasts into executable supply plans that balance capacity, inventory targets, and constraints. 
• Own CFR and inventory health outcomes by proactively identifying risks and driving cross-functional actions with plants and network teams to sustain availability and mitigate waste. 

• Optimize inventory levels across the network while maintaining service targets by monitoring key KPIs (Days of Inventory, slow/excess inventory, and obsolescence risk) and driving actions to prevent stockouts and excess inventory. 
• Develop long-range inventory strategies to maintain healthy inventory levels through peak demand periods and seasonal operating constraints by leveraging monthly production capacity and reviewing and aligning shift/crewing plans with manufacturing units. 

• Partner with Demand Planning to review forecast updates, understand demand variability, and assess supply implications. 
• Collaborate with MRP and Procurement to secure raw materials, monitor constraints, and mitigate supply risks. 
• Align with Manufacturing to translate demand into production plans that factor in capacity and scheduling constraints. 
• Coordinate with Deployment and Logistics to enable on-time distribution and balanced inventory placement across the network. 

• Proactively identify supply risks, define mitigation plans, and drive cross-functional alignment to reduce service and inventory exposure. 
• Lead short-term recovery planning during supply disruptions, setting priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and restoring supply performance. 
• Own constraint management (capacity, materials, transportation) by anticipating bottlenecks, triggering trade-off decisions, and driving timely resolution. 

• Lead supply inputs and scenario analysis for S&OE / IBP cycles, translating risks and constraints into clear trade-offs and recommendations. 
• Own the narrative and analysis for Supply Review and executive discussions, synthesizing insights and highlighting key decisions and impacts. 
• Govern planning parameters and master data quality by setting standards, auditing exceptions, and driving root-cause fixes to prevent recurring issues. 

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve supply planning processes, tools, and KPIs, translating them into clear business cases and roadmaps. 
• Lead process improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma / automation), driving cross-functional execution and measurable performance gains. 
• Champion data-driven decision making by setting KPI definitions, improving insights quality, and coaching the organization on how to use data in trade-off decisions. 

• Customer Service Level / Fill Rate 
• Inventory Levels / Working Capital 
• Waste / Obsolescence 
• Tools Improvement / Technology Adoption 

• Supply Chain Management 
• Industrial Engineering 
• Business Administration 
• Operations or related field 

• +4 years of full-time experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain related fields 
• Experience working with ERP / APS systems (SAP, OMP, Kinaxis, etc.) 
• Experience in S&OP / IBP processes 

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.