Sr Analyst IBP, Demand Capabilities

As a Senior Analyst for Demand Capabilities, you will own the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of demand planning processes, tools, and ways of working. You will partner closely with Demand Planning, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Digital to strengthen forecasting quality, increase process efficiency, and enable reliable decision-making that improves service, inventory, and financial performance.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Demand Planning Process Champion, owning end-to-end governance and standardization (process standards, RACI/decision rights, controls, documentation) and driving cross-functional adoption and compliance.

• Own the demand capability roadmap across process, governance, data, and technology in alignment with Kraft Heinz IBP standards and business priorities.

• Develop and govern forecasting methodologies (baseline, promotional uplift, seasonality, NPI, discontinuations, lifecycle events), ensuring consistent application and documentation.

• Drive forecast performance management through regular diagnostics of accuracy, bias, autonomous/touchless forecasting, and value-added metrics; identify root causes and lead targeted improvement actions with planners and stakeholders.

• Translate business needs into tool and data enhancements (e.g., o9 or demand planning platform): write requirements, coordinate testing/UAT, support releases, and drive adoption.

• Build capability through training and coaching: create playbooks, standard work, and learning curriculum; coach demand planners on best practices and analytical approaches.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. automation (o9, Power BI, etc), advanced analytics pilots) with clear value cases and measurable benefit tracking.

• Provide clear executive-ready reporting on process health, adoption, forecast KPIs, and key drivers impacting the demand outlook.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field

• 2-4 years work or education in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or supply chain related areas (MBA preferred)

• Proficient in Excel and general knowledge of other MS Office applications required

• Experience with planning tools (e.g. o9, SAP IBP/APO, Kinaxis, Anaplan) and strong analytics skills (Excel; Power BI/Tableau and SQL a plus).

• Experience with Change Management: process deployment, stakeholder management, training, and driving measurable KPI improvements

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.