All Posting Locations: Wigan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Functions: Logistics
Date Published: October 8, 2024
Ref#: R-86986
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Description
About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for a Replenishment and Availability Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The role lies within the Customer Excellence team for Northern Europe and is focused on short term execution within our Supply Chain; maximizing KPIs and driving continuous improvement in order management and risk management. The role is located at our National Distribution Centre, Wigan.
You’ll be working in a hard-working team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into the Customer Service Manager for Northern Europe.
The management of products at risk for order availability will be your primary responsibility and you will have an opportunity to identify improvement activities within the Replenishment and Availability function and be a key contributor to our digital transformation efforts throughout our Supply Chain.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
* Management of risk analysis and reporting for the full product portfolio for Northern Europe, focused on the key business objectives of case fill rate, on time in full and delivery on time, in a fast-moving environment with global manufacturing plants and a continually challenging supply chain landscape.
* Ownership of the allocation process, ensuring accurate and considered decisions made to control supply of restricted product.
* Manage the stock deployment process to ensure correct and appropriate placement of stock across multiple distribution sites.
* Foster collaborative partnerships with internal customers and service provider partnerships in order to develop strong relationships within those areas. Cross functional collaboration is key to success in this role.
* Contribute and support the development of new process and system improvements to enhance the Customer experience.
Qualifications & Experience
* High level of IT capability, including Excel, Power BI, SAP or similar ERP (preferable).
* Numeric and analytical, self-motivated and with vision and continuous improvement drive.
* The right candidate may not have extensive experience but will have the right qualities needed to be a successful member of the team.
Professional Attributes
* Communication: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent interpersonal skills, to deal with all kinds of different team members.
* Resilience: You’re able to bounce back after a disappointment or setback, big or small. And always continue to move onward & upward.
* Simplification: We like to keep it simple and deliver with speed. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
* Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm: You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
* Teamwork: Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. As a great teammate, you will sometimes be the leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
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
* 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)
Kitt Green
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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