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Demand Planner
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Demand Planner
Kraft Heinz
Title: Demand Planner Location: Freshwater Australia Job Description: Job Description The Company The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. Unlock Your Potential as a Demand Planner at Kraft Heinz! Reporting to the Demand & Customer Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring the forecast of a valid finished goods Demand Plan covering a rolling 24-month horizon. The role ensures adequate forecast that satisfies identified market demand whilst maintaining safety stock inside desired levels. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to: - Coordinate and maintain forecast of a valid Demand Plan covering a rolling 24-month horizon (Planning Horizon) for all items within area/portfolio of responsibility. - Ensure that the commercial team is aligned with the Demand Plan and that it balances business expectations and supply capacities. - Ensure that the plan is corrected transmitted to the different supply planners for multiple manufacturing sites. - Perform analytical tasks to support the S&OP team. - Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals. - Uphold the Kraft Heinz values and work in a way that contributes to the company's vision About you: - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Excellent communication skills and confidence to hold meetings at a higher level - Good negotiation skills - Analytical approach to problem solving that incorporates business acumen. - Team player who can work with others on a daily basis - Knowledge of JDA Planning Systems (Desirable) - Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a similar role Benefits of working with us: - Hybrid Working - Flexibility around when and where you work - Leave Options - Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter - Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand - In House Training Programs Ready to make an Impact? If you're a results-driven procurement professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time. Location(s) Newmarket - Auckland Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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