Manager- Digital Supply Chain - Logistics Pod - Chicago Illinois

Company: Kraft-Heinz
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 05/05/2024

General information

All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Function: 11 - Logistics

Date Published: 02-Apr-2024

Ref #: R-81054

Description & Requirements

A s Manager and a Sub ject Matter Expert (SME) of the Logistics Pod under Digital Supply Chain , you will play a key role in crafting a product roadmap that support s our Digital Supply Chain strategy . You will serve as the bridge between business requirement s and our technical development team .

You will build a deep understanding of the targeted business practices and build close relationships with key business stakeholders to ensure that the development team's effort is aligned with our business objectives . You will be responsible for key features that will transform our Logistics Operations Team's routines, and you will heavily influence the value and KPI's as our measure for success .

Some of the current projects under Logistics Pod includes automated warehouse tasking, transportation planning and execution, quarter end routine transformation, OTM cloud migration, and EWM integration.

You can expect the following responsibilities as a SME under Logistics Pod -

• Help define a clear product strategy and vision and work with product owner to establish product's business value
  
• Collaborat e with business partners to ensure digital vision and products align with their business strategy and product requirements
  
• Able to optimally translate business user needs to the development team (BI engineers, Data engineers, Data scientists, UIUX designers... etc )
  
• Translate output from usability studies and research into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction and ensure customer driven design
  
• Manage development progress of key features from discovery to production
  
• Play a key leadership role on Agile team(s) and work onsite on a weekly basis, using Jira, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodology
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  • Have 3-5 years of business experience ( logistics /planning/supply chain consulting preferred)
    
  • Possesses s trong collaborative & analytical skills
    
  • Experienced in break ing down sophisticated problems into achievable, incremental achievements
    
  • Experience d in translating business requirements into technical and functional specifications
    
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and disruptive technologies
    
  • Possesses l ogistics systems knowledge (SAP ECC, APO, OTM... etc )
    
  • Possesses p roficiency in MS Excel, Tableau, Power BI greatly preferred
    
    
    WHY US?
    
    We're accelerating our ambition to become a best-in-class Digital leader by making data-driven investments that drive smarter business decisions. As the guardians of 200 beloved brands and the creators of innovative products, we're dedicated To Sustainably Grow by Delighting More Consumers Globally. What we build today helps bring joy to customers, consumers, and communities around the world tomorrow. Ready to build the future of food, now? Have a seat at our table and join our Digital Revolution.
    
    About Us
    
    Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
    
    Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
    
    Why Us
    
    We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.
    
    Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
    
    Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
    
    We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role's responsibilities and requirements.
    
    Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com. More...

        

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