Senior Analyst, Supply Planning

Location: Ahmedabad

Our Company               

• The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION.  To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.

Owners Only!                

• This is a role for someone who craves a global challenge balanced by the desire to be accountable for delivering against the model. It is both a strategic and a tactical position.  Those that do not want to get their hands dirty should not apply. 

Overview:

The Business Analyst- Supply Planning is responsible for driving Operations with excellence. The candidate would be expected to smartly align the priorities of Business stakeholders to multiple internal and external stakeholders. She/ He is expected to be work with a continuous improvement mindset and show exceptional customer centricity. The role in the bidding is calling for expertise in Supply Planning/Material Planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Production planning, finite scheduling with plant team to ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, service and cost objectives
• Highlight key issues that affect supply. Make Strong collaboration with BU, Plant team, Demand Planning and Logistics teams to effectively deliver results
• Actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives improve processes, cost reduction ideas supply chain cost optimization opportunities, or business process initiatives.
• Manage product listing/delisting/withdrawal in conjunction with Marketing and co-ordinate with stakeholders to have minimal write offs
• Lead liquidation actions for Excess, slow and non-moving inventory to reduce write-offs and financial losses.
• Deliver on core supply chain KPIs: Case Fill Rate, Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Cash Conversion Cycle, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP), aligning capacity and resources with sales forecasts.
• Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) over an 18-month horizon, providing insights into CAPEX and capacity investments.
• Refresh safety stock policies quarterly to optimize inventory and support working capital goals

Key Interfaces:

• Supply Chain Stakeholders across markets, Transporters, Vendors/Suppliers, Demand Planning, Procurement team
• Business Processes: Supply and production Planning, Logistics Processes, Invoicing, Control tower Operations
• Within KHC, this role will work very closely with Operations functions across global zones, GBS, Global Logistics, Supply Planning and IT

Requirements:

• 4 – 6 years of experience in Supply Planning
• Must: Working Knowledge in SAP, Proficient in Excel
• Hands on work attitude and customer centric. Bias towards Action.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must fluently speak English.

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