Supply Planning Manager

Overview

Job Description The Supply Planning Manager owns end-to-end supply planning and the IBP cycle to ensure the right balance between service, cost and cash. This role leads demand-supply alignment, inventory optimization, and scenario planning to enable profitable growth while protecting service levels and minimizing working capital. Partners closely with Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement and Logistics.

• Lead the IBP/Monthly S&OP cycle drive supply review, reconciliation and executive review; ensure timely decisions and governance.
• Translate demand plans into actionable supply plans across finished goods and key components, applying constraints, lead-times and capacity.
• Balance service, cost and cash; optimize inventory and safety stock, reduce expediting and obsolescence, and manage working capital trade-offs.
• Run scenario modelling and what-if analysis to support launch readiness, promotions, supply disruptions and capacity changes.
• Set and monitor KPIs: service level (OTIF/fill rate), forecast accuracy, inventory days, cash-to-cash, cost-to-serve, and supply variance.
• Lead continuous improvement in planning processes and systems; champion IBP tools and data integrity.
• Manage stakeholder engagement; facilitate cross-functional trade-offs, escalate risks, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Coach and develop planning team; ensure clear SOPs and cadence for IBP activities.

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 5+ years of supply planning/IBP experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills; proficient with planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to balance service, cost and cash through trade-off decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision facilitation skills.

• Robust IBP cadence with timely executive decisions
• Improved service levels at reduced inventory and working capital
• Clear supply plans, scenario outcomes and action plans that minimize business disruption

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’s strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range
$ - $

Bonus This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, with plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Benefits are in accordance with the terms and conditions of applicable plans and governing plan documents.

Wellbeing We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location
Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  for assistance.