Kraft Heinz
PlanningManager
“Planning Manager at Kraft Heinz. Skills: planning, forecasting, trade efficiency, customer relationships. Improve planning and forecasting performance. Lead monthly & long-term forecasting routine”
What You'll Achieve.
drive profitable growth; improved planning; forecasting accuracy; pricing accuracy; trade efficiency; item maintenance; SOP development & maintenance delivery; develop business strategies to drive growth; ensuring coordinated cross-functional value; lead implementation of new and existing Sales team routines; supports Perfect Store Execution; Annual Business Planning Processes; Quarterly Customer meetings; measurably improve our planning and forecasting performance; delivery consistent results (Internal/External); achieve trade plan objectives; maximize ROI; support attainment of customer joint business plan liability; achieve team objectives
Industry & Context.
advanced analytical skills; data insights; 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, Club team/Customer experience, syndicated and other data experience, attention to detail, ability to operate under tight deadlines, own delivery autonomously, ability to work autonomously, plan, organize, and achieve priorities, polished interpersonal skills, negotiate and influence effectively, Microsoft Office proficiency, advanced Excel skills, ability to learn new systems
Nice to Have
long-range forecasting experience
What You'll Do.
Improve planning and forecasting performance
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 team
Communication Scope
written; verbal; presentation
Process & Methodology
AOP Management, Perfect Path to Purchase initiatives
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