Job Description
Job Purpose
As the Analyst for Away From Home Equipment, you will support the execution of equipment strategies by managing vendor relationships, forecasting, and inventory planning to ensure seamless fulfillment. Reporting to the Lead of Equipment, you will collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Procurement to address supply needs and critical performance updates. Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, developing customer-facing materials, supporting sales meetings, and executing budget strategies. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, cross-functional coordination, and a focus on driving innovation in the marketplace.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
· Deliver exceptional customer service through flawless execution and effective problem-solving.
· Collaborate with Sales in customer-facing meetings to support and advance equipment strategies.
· Manage vendor communications weekly and monthly to ensure alignment and performance.
· Oversee replenishment planning with vendors and warehouses to maintain inventory levels.
· Develop and communicate forecasts and inventory updates across cross-functional teams.
· Coordinate project deliverables to introduce innovative equipment solutions to the marketplace.
· Enter and manage purchase orders using the Ariba system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
· Execute budget strategies and conduct periodic pricing analyses to support financial objectives.
· Create and deliver go-to-market materials for customer-facing sales initiatives.
· Identify and escalate critical supply concerns while ensuring performance metrics are met.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
· Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business, or a related field; candidates with extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
· 1-2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or a related field, preferably within the Away From Home or restaurant industry.
· Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
· Collaborative team player with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization and support cross-functional requests.
· Results-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability in achieving goals.
· Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking, planning, and execution, with exceptional attention to detail.
· Strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate multiple perspectives, articulate business impacts, and consider long-term implications for stakeholders.
· Skilled in negotiation and influencing decisions to drive positive business outcomes and manage change effectively.
· Capable of multitasking and managing projects with varying levels of complexity.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiar with source-to-pay tools such as SAP and Ariba.
Work Environment & Schedule
Our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection, and community and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. Most office-based employees can work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Depending on the role's responsibilities and requirements, some jobs may be required entirely in the office.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.