Demand Planner - Primal Kitchen

Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago, IL

Job Functions: Logistics

Date Published: February 9, 2026

Ref#: R-99888

Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Remote

Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Remote

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

As a Demand Planner at Primal Kitchen, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and reliably. You’ll partner closely with teams across the business, using your analytical skills to turn data into insights that drive continuous improvement and help us meet the needs of our customers. Operating at the intersection of sales and supply planning, you'll be an integral member of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and personal development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance to incorporate new products, promotions, pricing changes, and events into demand forecasts
  • Lead the monthly consensus process to create forecasts that meet supply chain service and inventory goals, and inform monthly financial projections
  • Analyze weekly and monthly forecast accuracy, identify trends, and recommend adjustments to optimize inventory and service levels
  • Conduct brand and item mix analyses to provide insights for volume discussions
  • Develop expertise in brand volume by tracking consumption and shipment trends, as well as category and industry dynamics
  • Partner with supply planning to assess supply chain impacts of forecast changes and demand impacts of supply chain disruptions
  • Maintain and update forecasting systems (o9, SAP, and offline Excel tools) to improve forecast accuracy and streamline processes
  • Monitor inventory positions and proactively communicate supply disruptions to the Operations team

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field
  • 2–4 years’ experience in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or related areas, within CPG preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of MS Office applications
  • Experience with forecasting or manufacturing systems preferred (o9 and/or SAP a plus; willingness to learn is welcome)
  • Problem-solving mindset, with a passion for analyzing large data sets and translating insights into action
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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:

$89,800.00 – $112,200.00

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)

Employee’s Home – Geo

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.

Posted 2026-02-11

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