About the Position
We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager. The role will primarily report into the Supply Planning Associate Director. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver.
This person will have a broad range of responsibilities across all aspects of Supply planning, people management & development. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve Supply planning & Supply chain operations. You will be working close together with various business partners in our Business units, GBS & Global Operations teams. Also, this person leads supply planning execution and capability for the in-scope business units and planning scope, ensuring reliable service, stable plans, and strong stakeholder partnership while developing a high-performing team.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
- Lead a high-performing Supply planning team
- Supply Planning for a network of factories to ensure the efficient & effective management of Service, Inventory & Cost to meet customer & consumer demand
- Implement global strategies for Supply planning- ensuring accurate and efficient supply chain operations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities
- Responsible for driving Process excellence initiatives using CI framework and application of Lean practices
- Lead and drive Service reviews of KPIs and governance meetings to action continuous improvements with the team
- Identify opportunities across the E2E supply chain to enable KHC operations cost improvement and process standardization
- Service and supply reliability performance is achieved for the in-scope network (e.g., CFR/OTIF and related KPIs)
- Plans are accurate, stable, and operationally executable across plants, co-packers, and distribution nodes
- Stakeholders experience clear communication, predictable routines, and strong follow-through
- Team capability and engagement improve through coaching, standards, and development
- Planning processes and digital tools are adopted consistently and correctly
- Operating model: Cross-functional partnership with Customer Service, Demand Planning, Plants, Logistics/Transportation, and Finance
Core responsibilities
- Own the weekly and daily planning cadence for the in-scope portfolio (supply review, constraint review, exception management)
- Ensure feasible supply plans aligned to demand and capacity; drive resolution of shortages and constraints
- Lead scenario planning and trade-off decisions (service vs inventory vs cost) with clear recommendations
- Ensure effective management of allocations, substitutions, and recovery plans when disruptions occur
- Maintain plan governance to avoid last-minute firefighting through earlier visibility and escalation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field
- 5+ Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG
- Strong knowledge of S&OP and Supply Planning principles
- Proficiency in Supply Chain Planning software & tools (OMP, Kinaxis, O9 or SAP APO)
- Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Experience in CPG / FMCG supply chain environments
- Experience with digital planning transformations and SOP standardization
- Lean / continuous improvement training
Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .
