Logistics & Scheduling Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description
Planning & Logistics Manager / Manufacturing Supply Chain Pillar Lead
Role purpose
The Planning & Logistics Manager leads the factory’s end-to-end Manufacturing Supply Chain (MSC), from production and material planning to inventory, warehousing and delivery. The role ensures reliable customer service at the right cost, without compromising safety, quality or food safety. As MSC Pillar Lead, you set standards, remove recurring losses and build a capable, accountable team.
About Kraft Heinz Utrecht
Our Utrecht site produces well-known brands including De Ruijter, Karvan Cévitam, Roosvicee, Venz and Brinta. Three different manufacturing environments operate under one roof, creating a varied and challenging supply chain. We have a flat, accessible organisation and value ownership, initiative and teamwork.
Key responsibilities
• Lead and develop the Planning & Logistics team, with clear roles, standards and priorities.
• Act as an active member of the Site Leadership Team, jointly shaping the site’s long-term strategy, priorities and investment choices, and taking shared ownership of overall site performance.
• Translate demand, capacity, materials and inventory into a realistic production plan.
• Ensure materials are available and shortages are escalated and resolved quickly.
• Manage the flow of goods from receipt to shipment, including warehousing, internal logistics and transport.
• Maintain accurate inventory, order closure and reconciliation, while reducing obsolete and slow-moving stock.
• Run daily and weekly performance reviews with clear owners and actions.
• Lead the KHMS MSC roadmap and embed standards for planning, logistics, inventory and supply chain execution.
• Work with Production, FSQ, Maintenance, CI/Engineering, Finance and Supply Chain to remove recurring losses and improve service, cost and cash.
• Develop team capability and ownership through coaching, standard work and structured problem-solving.
Key results
• Safe and food-safe planning and logistics operations.
• Customer service and Case Fill Rate.
• Stable plans and strong Performance to Plan.
• Material availability and fewer production interruptions.
• Inventory accuracy, healthy stock levels and working capital.
• Logistics and departmental costs within budget.
• Reliable material reconciliation and reduced usage variance.
• Improved KHMS MSC maturity and sustained standards.
• A capable, engaged and accountable team.
Working conditions
• Exposure to machine noise and temperature changes in production and warehouse areas.
• Personal protective equipment is required in designated areas.
What you bring
Education and experience
Bachelor’s or master’s level of education and thinking.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant manufacturing supply chain experience, including two years in a leadership role.
• Experience in production planning, material planning, inventory and warehouse or logistics operations.
• Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office; AI skills, data analysis and visualisation skills are an advantage.
• Experience with Lean, KHMS or a similar manufacturing excellence system.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English.
Competencies
• Ownership and focus on results.
• Strong analytical skills and sound decision-making.
• Clear, consistent communication.
• Coaching leadership and team development.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Enterprise mindset and the ability to balance functional priorities with the needs of the overall site.
• Ability to set priorities and manage escalations.
• Discipline in standardization and follow-through.
• Ability to lead change at a sustainable pace.
Location(s)
Utrecht
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the factory’s end-to-end manufacturing supply chain, including production and material planning, inventory, warehousing, and delivery, while ensuring safe, food-safe, cost-effective customer service. Develop the team, establish and sustain supply chain standards, review performance, and collaborate across the site to improve service, cost, cash, and operational reliability.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s or master’s level of education and thinking, a relevant degree, at least five years of manufacturing supply chain experience, and two years in a leadership role. Candidates should have experience in planning, inventory, and logistics operations; knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office; Lean or KHMS experience; and professional proficiency in Dutch and English.
About The Kraft Heinz Company
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious! Note: Kraft Heinz will never request payment from candidates during the recruitment process and all legitimate vacancies are published through our official careers channels.