Kraft Heinz
CustomerPlanningManager,Walmart
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“Customer Planning Manager, Walmart at Kraft Heinz. Skills: planning, forecasting, trade efficiency, item maintenance. Partner with Field sales, Finance, RMX. Lead monthly & long-term forecasting routine”
What You'll Achieve.
measurably improve planning and forecasting performance; delivery consistent results; maximize ROI; support attainment of business plan liability reconciliation
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; data insights; recommendations; business plans
Willingness to drive and/or travel as needed, Operate a computer and view screens for ~100% of work schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
financial acumen, intellectual curiosity, advanced analytical skills, CPG experience, Walmart team experience, syndicated data experience, attention to detail, operate under tight deadlines, own delivery autonomously, work autonomously, plan, organize, and achieve priorities, polished interpersonal skills, negotiate and influence effectively, Microsoft Office proficiency, advanced Excel skills, learn new systems
Nice to Have
IRI knowledge, Spark knowledge
What You'll Do.
Partner with Field sales
Lead monthly & long-term forecasting routine
Lead implementation of forecast bias routine
Create & own Standard Operating Procedures
Manage Perfect Path to Purchase initiatives
Achieve trade plan objectives
Manage customer joint business plan liability
Create & manage key team presentations
Own deductions management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Field sales, Finance, and RMX; Share out with Customer leadership teams; Partner closely with Customer Excellence & Supply Chain
Communication Scope
written; verbal; presentation
Process & Methodology
AOP Management, Perfect Path to Purchase initiatives
Full Job Description
## _Job Description_ Here at Kraft Heinz, our US Sales team aspires to be an Indispensable Partner with a Growth and Winning Mindset, acutely focused on Superior Execution every day. This is our guiding compass to grow something great and make life delicious! This Customer Planning Manager (CPM) position perfectly embodies that ambition, as a vital member of the Customer teams for our Walmart business. The CPM is a key player to help drive profitable growth through improved planning, forecasting (within our Compass system & long-range), pricing accuracy, trade efficiency, item maintenance and SOP development & maintenance delivery across our national footprint. The CPM will also develop business strategies to drive growth while ensuring coordinated cross-functional value is delivered internally & externally with our customer. The CPM will lead implementation of new and existing Sales team routines. Additionally, this role supports Perfect Store Execution, Annual Business Planning Processes, and Quarterly Customer meetings. **Essential Functions & Responsibilities** * Effectively partner with the Field sales, Finance, and RMX to measurably improve our planning and forecasting performance. * Lead monthly & long-term forecasting routine to delivery consistent results (Internal/External) * Lead implementation of forecast bias routine with monthly share outs with Customer leadership teams * Create & own Standard Operating Procedures, AOP Management, & Perfect Path to Purchase initiatives across respective team * Partner closely with Customer Excellence & Supply Chain team for tool implementation * Achieve trade plan objectives on both working and non-working trade spends to maximize ROI * Manage customer joint business plan liability with reconciliation to support attainment * Create & manage key team presentations across Quarterly customer meetings, internal business reviews, and any other content creation needs * Own item maintenance and deductions management within Wa
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