AD Supply Chain Development - Philly

Job Description
Summary
The Associate Director of Customer Supply Chain - Philly will work closely with our customer team to provide support in all areas of business operations for Philadelphia Cream Cheese's largest customers including: Inventory Management (IM), Logistics/Warehousing (L&W) and Category Management (CM). The role requires strong knowledge across IM, L&W, CM and working relationships with multiple departments throughout the organization. The role provides leadership to both internal and external stakeholders on behalf of Philly.
Responsibilities• Partner with sales and marketing teams to develop supply chain strategies for key accounts• Manage the development and execution of customer specific programs and processes to improve service levels and profitability while reducing costs and inventory• Provide guidance on process improvement opportunities and act as liaison between the business units and corporate resources to facilitate the implementation of those improvements• Responsible for understanding and managing contractual obligations with customers• Collaborate with finance, commercialization, sales, and other functions to ensure appropriate funding for new product launches, promotions, and other initiatives• Develop and implement processes and systems to improve efficiency and reduce cost-to-serve for key accounts• Drive continuous improvement through the use of Lean tools such as Six Sigma and Kaizen• Support the integration of new acquisitions into the existing customer base by providing subject matter expertise on key account management processes and systems• Work with cross functional teams to identify, evaluate, and execute on new technologies and systems to enable growth and improved operational performance
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics or related field
Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams
Experience with inventory management and warehouse operations
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at various levels within the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
Ability to travel up to 20% of time
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
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.
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 [email protected] for assistance.