Demand Planner Coordinator

The Demand Planner leads the demand planning process, analyzing data, market trends, and business inputs to anticipate demand, inventory fluctuations, and potential supply risks.

Responsibilities

• The role works closely with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy, support product availability, optimize finished goods inventory, and contribute to overall supply chain performance.
• Lead the monthly demand planning process and forecasting routines, supporting alignment and sign-off with the business.
• Analyze historical sales, depletion trends, seasonality, promotions, open orders, and inventory data to identify risks and opportunities and align forecasts with the Commercial team.
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies and processes to strengthen Forecast Accuracy and BIAS performance.
• Maintain visibility of key planning KPIs and support action plans to improve performance and service levels.
• Ensure forecast submissions are aligned with the organizational planning and business cycle.
• Support IBP, ITP, and long-term demand planning processes, acting as a functional expert within relevant projects.
• Plan short- and long-term demand requirements to support inventory needs, product availability, and alignment between supply and demand.
• Monitor inventory and production plans, anticipating potential stock risks and recommending appropriate actions.
• Partner with Commercial, Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing, Category, and other key stakeholders to support effective planning and decision-making.
• Prepare reports and provide visibility of inventory, availability, back orders, risks, opportunities, and planning performance What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business, Logistics , or a related field.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Planning, or similar roles.
• Experience with S&OP and/or IBP processes .
• Strong analytical skills and solid understanding of forecasting methodologies and processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of SAP ; Power BI or similar analytical tools are desirable.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Strong planning, organization, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization and a fast-changing environment.
• English proficiency required.

Location(s)

Santiago, Chile Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .