The Kraft Heinz Company Looking for Materials Planner at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

All posting locations Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

Job Function 11 – Logistics

Date Published 25-Mar-2023

Ref # R-68011

Description & Requirements

Implement and maintain best practice material planning processes- systems and policies to ensure the provision of valid material requirements plans in order to deliver an uninterrupted supply of raw and packaging materials; whilst maintaining inventory within company holding policy. This is a 12 month fixed term contract and the role can be based anywhere within Australia or New Zealand. You will be required to travel to all our sites in the region.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing review of the Material Planning Processes and MRP to continuously improve supply performance- sustainability- inventory optimisation and cost.
• Identify- assess and resolve/communicate process gaps which lead to supply shortfalls or excess stocks and support projects which will eliminate root causes
• Ensure that suppliers can be provided with all required demand information (purchase orders- requirements forecasts- changes in our supply plan).
• Review performance of Key Suppliers through DIFOT and drive improvements accordingly.
• Review and ensure correct planning of key materials to deliver an uninterrupted supply.
• Develop strong communication and partnering links with Supply Planning- Procurement- Site Material Schedulers and Suppliers to ensure that Material Planning issues are captured and addressed- and where applicable are escalated within business-wide category planning forum.
• Working cross functionally and with Site Material Schedulers to ensure that material plans maintain agreed inventory holding policies.
• Execute the process to identify- manage and escalate excess inventory and obsolete stock.
• Support the planning phase of product launches and run outs- ensuring clarity and alignment of status and actions before handing over execution to site vendor scheduler. Liaise cross functionally as required.
• Support the Materials Manager in achieving metrics which drive transparency and improved performance.
• Provide insights/input for the weekly Gap to SS calls and Monthly SC Review meetings.
• Ensure that system parameters are correct and reflect reality.
• Perform periodic reviews of settings and functionality usage of system (ERP).
• Partner with Procurement to ensure system and process alignment.
• 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

• You must be okay with frequent travelling to sites across ANZ
• Tertiary qualifications in Business or Operations (Supply Chain)
• Strong PC based skills (proficiency in Microsoft Excel)
• Analytical approach to problem solving that incorporates business acumen.
• Team player who can work with others on a daily basis
• Self-Motivation and drive to regularly meet deadlines
• Presentation skills to internal & external stakeholders

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.