Manger, Transportation Planning & Logistics Continuous Improvement

Job title: Manger, Transportation Planning & Logistics Continuous Improvement

Company: Kraft Heinz

Job description: Kraft Heinz, The Company

As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic brands like Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Kraft Peanut Butter, Kraft Dinner and Heinz Ketchup. Others are fast growing new sensations that defy status quo like CRAVE. No matter the brand, we are united under one vision To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. Bringing this vision to life are our 36,000+ teammates around the world, making food people love.

Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership and commitment with Rise Against Hunger. And we also stand committed to sustainability, and the health of our planet and its people.

Every day, we are transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you’re passionate like us — and ready to create the future, build on a storied legacy, and participate as a conscientious global citizen — there’s one thing to do join us.

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true Our employees are our competitive advantage.

As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

This role will lead Logistics Productivity and CI, managing the project pipeline, portfolio management and reporting methodology. The incumbent will also support the total logistics budget attainment and special projects related to Network Optimization, and new projects. This includes, but is not limited to, process improvements, technology implementation, reporting development, analytics, and business casing.

Oversee the planning aspects of transportation management, including annual bid preparation and carrier performance management to ensure our carriers provide the best rates and the best service to support our overall logistics goals.

Responsibilities:

• Establish routines and tools to ensure systemic and predictable cost management through transportation and logistics productivity pipeline
• Develop functional proficiency in project management (Champions) and oversee Logistics CI projects
• Connect with domestic and global leaders to source new project opportunities and apply best practices to the Canada Zone
• Management of logistics reporting improvements, leveraging central ops BI capabilities
• Annual transportation bid preparation and execution
• Routing guide development, lane-set up, rate management
• Carrier scorecard development and weekly performance reviews with critical carrier partners
• Management and maintenance of systems performance, including OTM, 4Kites etc
• Escalation for any issues with on-time delivery performance of carriers

Qualifications:

• University Degree, College Diploma or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated successful performance and knowledge with leading logistics operations, specifically transportation management
• Previous experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Previous management of P&Ls
• Skills: financial management, organizational, project management
• Process oriented with high attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve independently and working with others inside and outside the organization
• Ability to support activities in multiple time zones (EU)
• Well experienced in managing a team and grooming talent

Kraft Heinz is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for the MBA opportunities, regardless of race, religion, faith, creed, age, ethnicity, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact: .

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Location(s) Milton

Expected salary:

Location: Milton, NS

Job date: Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:26:44 GMT