Associate director – Demand planning
Kraft Heinz Inc.’s Logistics department based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Associate director – Demand planning. Kraft Heinz Inc.’s Logistics department manages the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of products across its supply chain. It ensures efficient movement of goods from production facilities to customers’ shelves. By maintaining robust logistics operations, Kraft Heinz meets customer demand and maintains competitiveness in the market. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Kraft Heinz Inc
Department: 11 – Logistics
Position: Associate director – Demand planning
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $15.00-$20.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Reference ID: R-80929
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Bachelor of Science or equivalent or supply chain, operations, or related discipline or MBA
Experience: Candidates should have 10+ years Supply Chain experience, preferred Demand Planning experience
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have SAP, o9, or other ERP/APS software experience and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- The candidates should have a strong understanding of supply chain/demand planning principles, organization structures, and key metrics
- The candidates should possess strong cross-functional leadership capability and be able to influence a wide spectrum of stakeholders
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead and develop a team with a continuous improvement mindset while driving transformation of ways of working and demand planning KPIs
- The candidates should have strong people management skills that foster an environment of team success and individual accomplishments
- The candidates should have the ability to work with Executive level stakeholders and influence decision making
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to be accountable for short- and long-term Integrated Demand Planning process and team of demand planners for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and targets
- The candidates should be able to drive and lead all end-to-end demand planning processes as part of the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, fostering collaboration and alignment across cross-functional teams
- The candidates should be able to serve as a liaison between cross-functional business partners to ensure accurate forecasts and timely production deadlines, fostering strong working relationships with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance teams
- The candidates should be able to drive improvements to current business practices and develop strong working relationships with business partners across multiple departments, delivering best-in-class forecast accuracy and Bias results
- The candidates should be able to maintain a strong working relationship with all constituents to ensure that changes and activities are managed on a timely and cost-effective basis, demonstrating effective communication and negotiation skills
- The candidates should be able to lead the Demand Planning Integrated Business planning process for Canada BU, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies and objectives
- The candidates should be able to ensure the forecast process is adhered to by all cross-functional team members by following identified forecasting principles, ensuring consistency and accuracy in demand forecasts
- The candidates should be able to understand consumption/shipment trends and category dynamics across all brands in business units to support and endorse total volume forecast, leveraging data analytics and market insights
- The candidates should be able to identify forecasting best practices and support supply chain continuous improvement, driving efficiency and effectiveness in demand planning processes
- The candidates should be able to manage the team by placing value on discipline in the execution of standard work, bias for action in the delivery of KPIs, and cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership
- The candidates should be able to create an environment of continuous improvement with emphasis placed on building a culture of personal ownership, encouraging team members to take initiative and drive positive change
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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