Manufacturing & Materials Planner Telford, England
Job description
General information
All posting locations: Telford, , United Kingdom
Job Function: 11 - Logistics
Date Published: 26-Jan-2023
Ref #: R-65874
Description & Requirements
Description & Requirements
- Schedule and sequence production volume within KH process’s defined by demand plans and inventory stocking parameters.
- Responsible for evaluating and adjusting production plans without impacting overall service levels performance and inventory levels significantly
- Monitor progress against the plan through frequent contact with Operational site team- consulting and informing of any adjustments as necessary- according to priorities- constraints and customer / supplier availability
- Produce / update reports- highlighting corrective actions for non-conformance to target Interface as Material planner to guarantee the weekly material needs ensuring inventory (raw and packs) coverage
- In conjunction with supply chain development and FSQ Manager manage new product and component introductions- product de-lists and promotions- for timely activation and minimum write-offs
- Maintain Master data accuracy on an as needed basis. This includes OTM / OTP ( or aligned KH process)- SAP – BOM’s accuracy including scrap factor- supplier information- run strategies and production run size information
- Create- maintain and develop effective and collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitate the weekly planning meetings alongside operational team and offer guidance on any constraints and work through solutions to maintain operational efficiencies and the balance to maintain OTIF and Inventory targets
- Facilitate inbound and outbound logistic schedules ensuring customer service and inventory control is maintained
- Lead weekly and monthly downtime planning routine and clearly communicate downtime / outage plan
- Lead on implementation of KHMS pillars and improvement of supply chain planning practices and procedures driven by the MSC KHMS pillar
- Identify areas of improvement and cost deficiencies in order to create efficient supply chain planning techniques and tools/systems
- Reduce and optimize labour cost by working with the operational leads finding the best way to match weekly production plan to labour and skills availability. Avoiding overtime and double time triggers
- Lead- manage- coach and develop a diverse operational workforce ensuring that they reach their full potential- whilst meeting and improving the required KPI targets
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
