Analyst, Network Capacity Planning

Job Description

Role
The Analyst, Network Planning plays a key role in network capacity planning and S&OP system governance across the US & Canada supply chain network. This position is responsible for translating warehouse, throughput, and inventory requirements into an executable strategy for a team of deployment planners. The analyst will work cross-functionally to improve planning automation, protect service, and mitigate storage and throughput risk across our supply chain network.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the forward-looking deployment plan, integrating forecasted demand, capacity, and network constraints to maintain optimal inventory flow.
• Assess warehouse utilization, transportation capacity, and supply chain operating constraints to provide cost mitigation recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Analyze the S&OP system solver outputs, test and adjust system functionalities to improve the solver plan.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the S&OP system to provide guidance and recommendations on how to optimize the network.
• Lead supply chain cost optimization projects through system testing and updates to help deliver the savings goals.
• Drive seasonal strategy planning to ensure efficient network readiness and cost-effective execution during peak demand periods. 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of supply chain experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. 
• Ability to collaborate across functions, influence without direct authority, and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) .
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, OMP, or similar planning and reporting tools preferred.

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:

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.