Lead, Supply Chain - TKHNC (The Kraft Heinz NotCo)

Job Description

As the Lead Supply Chain you will own and lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for TKHNC. From manufacturing planning to logistics procurement and quality youll ensure our plant-based portfolio delivers with excellence agility and efficiency to fulffil our commercial plans. This role sits on the TKHNC leadership team and plays a critical role in scaling our platform while shaping the future of our operating model.

Youll manage a team of 23 direct reports and partner closely with shared service functions across Kraft Heinz and NotCo. This is a high-impact entrepreneurial role ideal for a hands-on supply chain leader ready to build improve and deliver in a fast-paced and collaborative joint venture environment.

Whats on the menu:

Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute TKHNCs end-to-end supply chain strategy across six plant-based categories and 28 SKUs (Mac & Cheese Cream Cheese Meat Burger & Chicken Mayo Links and Cheese).
• Serve as a key member of the TKHNC leadership team shaping strategic decisions and translating them into scalable plans
• Manage and develop a high-performing team across planning procurement and quality.
  

Operations & Execution

• Manage robust multi-partner network of 10 co-manufacturers ensuring product availability cost efficiency quality and service-level excellence and development
• Own production and supply planning balancing inventory levels (finished good and raw & pack) service and working capital.
• Lead and continuously improve the S&OP process targeting 95% forecast accuracy and best-in-class customer fill rates.
• Manage $8M/year in COGS spend and optimize cost through sourcing value engineering and supplier performance.
• Ensure logistics performance through close collaboration with Kraft Heinz and 3PL partners delivering consistent OTIF results.
• Champion quality standards and food safety compliance across all categories and manufacturing sites.
• Support NPD commercialization by ensuring supply chain readiness and impeccable delivery
• Design and improve core supply chain processes tools and KPIs to unlock operational efficiency.
• Identify and close structural gaps in the operating model working toward scalable solutions.
  

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance Sales and Marketing to align demand supply and financial goals.
• Navigate the hybrid operating model: manage interfaces with shared Kraft Heinz/NotCo supply chain resources while ensuring the JV receives dedicated support.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across all supply chain partners and internal teams.

Recipe for Success:

• 10 years of experience in CPG supply chain roles with exposure to planning production procurement and/or logistics start-up experience is a plus
• Bachelors degree in engineering Operations Management Food Science Chemistry or other related fields.

• Strong negotiation presentation communication (written/verbal) and relationship building skills.

• Ability to translate business expectations into supply chain solutions.

• Possess strong planning project management and execution with Marketing/Finance principlesis a plus

• Experience working cross functionally in a matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to build from scratch thrive in ambiguity fast-paced environments and unstructured systems.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills equally comfortable zooming into the detail or stepping back to set direction.
• Hands-on leader with an entrepreneurial mindset grounded in ownership bias for action and a desire to always improve.
• Deep knowledge of supply planning inventory management and S&OP best practices.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.

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:

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 candidates 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 savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

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 for assistance.