Demand Planning Manager

2 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom The Kraft Heinz Company Full time

Description About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Customer Excellence & Demand Planning, this role is responsible for the management of rolling 0-6 month horizon Demand Plan and the facilitation of the ITP Demand Planning Process.

Responsibilities:
  1. Manage a team of three Demand Planners
  2. Facilitation and maintenance of the rolling 0 – 6 months Demand Plan by Category & Customer breakdown.
  3. Ownership of ITP Planning Process & Weekly ITP Business Meetings with support from the customer demand planners.
  4. Provide guidance and review for each short-term customer demand review and the monthly Changes and KPIs.
  5. Facilitation of the Forecast Collaboration Process in collaboration with A-class customers.
  6. Lead the ITP Demand & Supply Weekly Process including meeting facilitation detailing changes, RCA of Over and Under forecasting and Accuracy of Forecast being passed to Supply.
  7. Perform analytical tasks & Root Cause Analysis to support Forecast Accuracy and Bias Improvements with the input of the Customer Demand Planners.
  8. Facilitation of Customer order Plan & Forecast Alignment Process across all customers.
  9. Facilitation of Weekly & Monthly International and Local Zone Reporting & Meeting Attendance to represent ANZ Demand Planning.
  10. Ideation of Continuous Improvement Activities for Demand Planning Processes & Systems and partnering with the Logistics CI team to execute improvements.
  11. Training and coaching of a team of 3x short-term demand planners in all of the above areas, providing guidance to them on their relevant customer accounts (Coles, Woolies, Countdown etc.).
  12. Presenting demand forecasts to key stakeholders within the business including Heads of Finance, Supply Planning, Customer Demand Planning, and international Demand Excellence teams.
  13. Engaging Customers as key stakeholders including GM’s and Heads of Sales across ANZ.
About You

Ideally, minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role (demand planning, forecasting, or supply planning).

Skills:

  • Strong leadership
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to hold meetings at a higher level.
  • Storytelling and presentation skills (both building and delivering presentations)
  • Advanced Negotiation skills
  • Degree qualified – ideally in Supply Chain, Operations, Demand Planning, or Finance.
  • Commercial Acumen and an analytical approach to problem-solving
  • Advanced Statistical Modeling skills and ability to work with large data sets
  • Team player who can work with others on a daily basis
  • Experience in Blue Yonder/JDA (or similar Demand Planning Systems), SAP, & Statistical Modeling
  • IBP Process Knowledge
Our Culture and Benefits

Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities.

We empower our people to own their work and believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

A few examples of our benefits are:

  • In-house training programs where you will be valued and encouraged to develop, both personally and professionally.
  • An annual ‘Live Well’ imbursement, to contribute to your well-being.
  • Access to cultural leave days, celebrating diversity amongst our people.
  • Hybrid working arrangements available.
  • 12 weeks fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers, in addition to government contributions.

Location(s): Freshwater

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