Planner Specialist

A person who helps businesses plan for their supply needs in the future, which analyse complex data sets and predict challenges or fluctuations in inventory volume and demand. Use creativity and organization to help make supply chains more efficient and to ensure that supply.
Responsibilities: Lead Demand monthly analysis and pre meetings and support sign off meeting with Business.Provide insights of any depletions trend variance, comparison with historical behavior, to agree a new forecast with the commercial team. Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to supporting the S&OP / Forecast, through models maintenance (historical sales, trends, open orders, seasonality, promotions, and Distributor inventory).Deliver continuously improve forecasting techniques, method, and approach to make a step change on forecast accuracy - focused on the main SKU in the business.Provide visibility of KPIs: BIAS, Accuracy, Orders delayed and be a support in action plans to improve themEnsure the Forecast Submission aligned w/ organizational Planning and Business cycleSupport IBP project implementation being part of the core team as functional expertSupport long term demand planning process (Strategic Plan)Plan both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs. Make recommendations on flow considerationsProject forward-looking inventory positions and financial implicationsMonitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing the orders and stock levels and maintain accessibility to information. Anticipating stock demands based on current and future business functions.Build relationships with transportation, warehouse supervisors, and co-workers to achieve higher performance.Prepare detailed reports relating to inventories, availability, back orders, and schedulesStablish weekly and monthly meetings with the internal stakeholders to review risk and opp inventories.Bachelor's degree in engineering, Administration, Business, Logistics or equivalent5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply PlanningSAP, Power BI or similar knowledge is desiredExperience w/ S&OP or IBP processesSolid understanding of forecasting practices and proceduresU nderstanding of warehouse management procedures About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment

We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace.
Location(s)Santiago, Chile Job Description Position Summary: A person who helps businesses plan for their supply needs in the future, which analyse complex data sets and predict challenges or fluctuations in inventory volume and demand. Use creativity and organization to help make supply chains more efficient and to ensure that supply.
Responsibilities: Lead Demand monthly analysis and pre meetings and support sign off meeting with Business.Provide insights of any depletions trend variance, comparison with historical behavior, to agree a new forecast with the commercial team. Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to supporting the S&OP / Forecast, through models maintenance (historical sales, trends, open orders, seasonality, promotions, and Distributor inventory).Deliver continuously improve forecasting techniques, method, and approach to make a step change on forecast accuracy - focused on the main SKU in the business.Provide visibility of KPIs: BIAS, Accuracy, Orders delayed and be a support in action plans to improve themEnsure the Forecast Submission aligned w/ organizational Planning and Business cycleSupport IBP project implementation being part of the core team as functional expertSupport long term demand planning process (Strategic Plan)Plan both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs. Make recommendations on flow considerationsProject forward-looking inventory positions and financial implicationsMonitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing the orders and stock levels and maintain accessibility to information. Anticipating stock demands based on current and future business functions.Build relationships with transportation, warehouse supervisors, and co-workers to achieve higher performance.Prepare detailed reports relating to inventories, availability, back orders, and schedulesStablish weekly and monthly meetings with the internal stakeholders to review risk and opp inventories. Competencies: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Administration, Business, Logistics or equivalent5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply PlanningSAP, Power BI or similar knowledge is desired Excel advance Experience w/ S&OP or IBP processesSolid understanding of forecasting practices and proceduresU nderstanding of warehouse management procedures Languages :
Spanish & English
About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment

We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace.
Location(s)Santiago, ChileKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been – and even more thrilled about where we're headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
WHY US We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.
Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. 
We're committed to:
Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging. #J-18808-Ljbffr