Job description
we have the perfect opportunity for an experienced material planner. The role will primarily report into the material planning senior manager. 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 material planning. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve material planning & supply chain operations. You will be working close together with various business partners in our business units, gbs & global operations teams as well as cross functionally with procurement & external suppliers.
in brief, you will be responsible for
* executes short, medium & long-term replenishment strategies for assigned materials while optimizing the balance between supply availability and inventory investment.
* works cross functionally with marketing, procurement, r&d, suppliers, quality and finance teams on commercializing material change management initiatives, ensuring material availability
* supports inventory reduction initiatives entailing optimization of sap mrp parameters, total supply chain process improvement, and application of lean principles.
* collaborate cross-functionally with supply planning, manufacturing, and procurement teams to align supply chain activities.
* analyze and optimize mrp processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
* determines supplier capacity constraints and executes appropriate contingency plans to maintain supply when capacity is exceeded
qualifications
* bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or related field
* 2+ years supply chain experience preferably within fmcg
* strong knowledge of s&op, supply and material planning principles
* proficiency in supply chain & supply chain planning software & tools preferred (omp, kinaxis, o9 or sap apo)
* proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
location(s)
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
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