Associate director

All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US

Job Functions: Logistics

Date Published: November 3, 2025

Ref#: R-96932

Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Role
Accountable for short- and long-term Integrated Demand Planning process and team of demand planners for assigned categories. Responsible for driving and leading all end-to-end demand planning processes as part of monthly IBP process. Serve as a liaison between cross functional business partners to ensure that all forecasts are accurate and production deadlines are met. This position will need to drive improvements to current business practices and develop strong working relationships with business partners across Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance while delivering best in class forecast accuracy and Bias results. Position must maintain a strong working relationship with all constituents to ensure that changes and activities are managed on a timely and cost-effective basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the Demand Planning within our Integrated Business planning process for the MCCS BU
  • Ensure the forecast process is adhered to by all cross functional team members by following identified forecasting principles.
• Responsible for understanding consumption/shipment trends and category dynamics across all brands in business units to support and endorse total volume forecast.
• Responsible for identifying forecasting best practices and supporting supply chain continuous improvement.
• Manages team by placing value on discipline in execution of standard work, bias for action in delivery of KPI’s, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Creates an environment of continuous improvement with emphasis placed on building a culture of personal ownership.
• Drive efficiencies within greater forecasting process by leveraging o9’s capabilities

Qualifications

• 10+ years Supply Chain experience, preferred Demand Planning experience.
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent required – preferably in supply chain, operations, or related discipline. MBA preferred.
• SAP, o9, or other ERP/APS software experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Strong understanding of supply chain / demand planning principles, organization structures and key metrics.
• Possesses strong cross-functional leadership capability and able to influence a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
• The ability to lead and develop a team with a continuous improvement mindset while driving transformation of ways of working and demand planning KPIs.
• Strong people management skills that not only foster an environment of team success but individual accomplishments as well.
• Ability to work with Executive level stakeholders and influence decision making.

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:

$159,400.00 – $199,200.00

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

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

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.