Job Description
About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Demand Planner to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Demand Planner position lies within the UKI Supply and Operations department reporting into the Head of Demand Planning for UK&I.
Your primary responsibility will be leading UK and Ireland’s total forecast for one of our key categories: New Ventures (this includes our iconic Heinz Pasta Sauce range, culinary tomatoes products, and World Cuisine brands such as Amoy & Sosu). The New Ventures team operates with a start-up mindset to deliver disruptive innovations and build new business models – challenging the status quo to deliver with agility and always driving for creative excellence!
This role includes a combination of historical volume reviews and new data to support new product launches, future innovations, factory planning, logistics planning and stock policy. You strive to make sure we have the right product in the right place at the right time.
What you’ll do:
* Deliver forecast accuracy targets through the development of robust demand forecasts.
* Lead the demand review meeting and process framework to ensure forecasts are constructively challenged to drive consensus and accuracy.
* Run the forecast of a portfolio of FMCG products including the generation of base forecast down to SKU level through high quality analysis within our o9 platform.
* Coordinate forecast inputs such as promotional and media plans and coordinate product flow to the UK market with the central supply team.
* Manage customer service levels (i.e. case fill rate and requested delivery date) to ensure we have the right product in the right place at the right time and maintain operational efficiency.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable expertise in demand planning (ideally 2+ years).
* Advanced Excel knowledge.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Professional Attributes
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Commercial Sense: Always seeking opportunities to expand business and create savings while exceeding targets.
* Analytical: Ability to translate complex data into simple solutions, clear recommendations, and actionable plans.
* Networking Skills: Ability to engage in business conversations and expand professional network.
* High Pressure: Ability to thrive in a demanding environment with excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
What we offer you
* An ambitious employer; we only want the best for our people!
* Trainings and coaching to help develop your skills and behaviours.
* A career track like only few other companies can match.
* Flexible and hybrid working approach (3 from the office or with customers / 2 from home).
* Family-friendly and inclusive work environment.
* Competitive benefits package to support mental, physical, financial and social well-being.
* A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market).
* Always room for new ideas; if you have a good idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
Location(s)
London - The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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