Kraft Heinz is hiring a Demand & Deployment Planner

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Demand & Deployment Planner to join our Operations team. In this role, you will execute forecasting and deployment strategies that optimize service levels, costs, and operational capacity across Primal Kitchen’s distribution network. You will work closely with the Manager, Planning and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate demand forecasts and manage inventory efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Lead the forecasting cycle with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Own and improve the Primal Kitchen forecasting model, facilitating monthly processes and coordinating inputs across teams.
• Translate consumption and sales forecasts into demand forecasts for Supply Planning.
• Drive the consensus forecasting process, analyzing marketing programs, new products, pricing, and promotions.
• Analyze and manage inventory positions, disruptions, and their impact on shipments by tracking operational fluctuations.
• Lead strategic analysis of monthly demand trends and SKU-level forecast updates.
• Maintain the planning tools used to convert forecasting inputs into shipment outputs.
• Manage daily deployment strategies and system parameters to optimize service, cost, and capacity.
• Monitor inventory levels at distribution centers against customer orders, proactively addressing service issues and constraints.
• Oversee freight shipments with Managed Transportation vendors, troubleshoot critical issues, and maintain routing guides.
• Manage the bi-annual Request for Proposals (RFPs) process and carrier scorecards to ensure optimal performance and cost.
• Track and report key performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, customer fill rates, and Days of Supply.
• Maintain system accuracy by eliminating exception errors in Supply Network Planning.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Problem solver who loves diving into large data sets and uncovering actionable insights.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• Experience in demand planning, deployment, or supply chain management.
• CPG or food industry environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Experience with tools like Nielsen, SPINS, Circana/IRI, and Numerator is a bonus.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

Technical Stack

• Excel
• ERP systems (SAP)
• Nielsen, SPINS, Circana/IRI, Numerator

Team & Environment

You will be a key member of the Operations team, reporting to the Manager, Planning.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00
• Coverage for employees and eligible dependents through affordable healthcare, protection, and savings plans.
• Wellbeing programs supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial health.
• Physical benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments.
• Social benefits: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Emotional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support.
• Financial benefits: 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Insurance.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role. Locations include the Chicago AON office, Oxnard, CA, or an Employee's Home - Geo location.

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