Head of Demand Planning

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Head of Demand Planning based in Amsterdam. The role shapes the end-to-end supply chain strategy in the Benelux market, aligning demand planning processes with organizational goals so that supply chain operations remain agile and resilient. It reports to the Demand Planning Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Improve forecast accuracy and service levels while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory
• Coach and mentor a team of four demand planners
• Lead the monthly S&OP process and the build and rollout of the Global IBP program in Benelux
• Develop demand planning strategies, run what-if analysis and scenario planning, and communicate critical exceptions
• Provide forecasts and volume plans for new product launches and monitor their progress
• Analyse sales data to identify underperforming products and work with supply planning to clear delisted items
• Maintain and improve nine parameters and work with global teams on digital tools
• Use accurate forecasts to reduce overstocking, conduct root cause analysis of write-offs and develop strategies to exit obsolete inventory

Required profile

• Innovative thinking, curiosity, accountability and collaborative approach
• Data and technology acumen
• People leadership experience: managing, coaching and developing teams
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills across commercial, supply chain and leadership teams

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in demand planning software such as 09, SAP APO or similar
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills with large datasets and data visualization tools
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, logistics and distribution