Manager, Planning - Primal Kitchen

This role can be remote or hybrid at either Chicago AON or Oxnard, CA

The Manager, Planning leads Primal Kitchen’s planning strategy across demand, supply, deployment, and production. This role is responsible for driving forecast accuracy, optimizing service levels, and ensuring operational efficiency. The Manager builds and develops a high-performing planning team, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and partners with senior leadership to deliver data-driven solutions that balance service and cost objectives.

What's on the Menu:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead planning strategy across demand, supply, deployment, and production to drive forecast accuracy, service levels, and operational efficiency.

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of planners; provide training, clear performance metrics, and regular feedback while fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

• Drive S&OP process excellence, ensuring alignment between commercial forecasts and operational capabilities.

• Establish and monitor key performance metrics across all planning functions; implement data-driven solutions to address gaps and improve accuracy.

• Partner with senior leadership to provide visibility into planning challenges and opportunities, recommending strategic solutions that balance service and cost objectives.

• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of planning processes, systems, and tools.

• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to support business objectives and new product launches.

• Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity and customer satisfaction.

• Prepare and present regular reports and insights to executive leadership.

• Partner with Kraft Heinz operations teams to develop best-in-class planning function that is optimized for the unique go-to-market of Primal Kitchen.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to all direct reports.

• Set clear goals and performance expectations; conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and development planning.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new planning team members.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ensure alignment of individual and team objectives with broader business goals.

Recipe for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or related roles within the CPG or food industry.

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Deep understanding of S&OP processes and supply chain optimization.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Experience with ERP and advanced planning systems (SAP preferred).

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change.

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:

$102,100.00 – $127,600.00

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, Home Based GEO PK, Oxnard – Primal Kitchen

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.