Manager, Supply & Deployment SME, Continuous Improvement - OMP

The Manager, Supply and Deployment OMP Continuous Improvement plays a key role in shaping how these planning processes evolve through OMP enhancements. Working closely with the Product Owner, Sr. Manager Integration, and Scrum Master, this role serves as the voice of the end user while bringing together three critical dimensions of the work: business-process leadership (45%), deep functional SME support (25%), and strong product-delivery execution (30%).
Job Description

Key Responsibilities
• Business Process Leadership

o Identify high-priority business pain points and translate them into process and system improvement opportunities

o Lead current-state and future-state process analysis to define requirements, expected outcomes, and success measures

o Maintain and prioritize the backlog in Jira based on business needs, user pain points, and value opportunities

o Define and support value measurement approaches to confirm enhancements are delivering expected business benefits
• SME Expertise

o Serve as the subject matter expert for Supply and Deployment planning processes in OMP continuous improvement efforts

o Guide functional and process design discussions with OMP and KHC IT to ensure solutions align with business priorities and operating realities
• Product Delivery/ Execution

o Support feature/enhancement delivery through design, testing, defect resolution, implementation, and post-go-live stabilization

o Partner with the Center of Excellence on change management, training, and rollout of new functionality and processes

o Contribute to Agile team execution by helping track priorities, actions, and delivery progress through Jira and related tools

Qualifications
• Business Process Leadership

o Ability to translate business pain points into clear requirements, priorities, and measurable outcomes

o Strong ability to connect business process needs to system enhancement opportunities

o Change management experience preferred; Experience leading or influencing process design, continuous improvement, and business change efforts

o Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills

o Experience working across business, IT, and external partners

o Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment

o Functional experience with Snowflake SQL and Power BI preferred

o Interest in using AI models like Claude to analyze and parse data and solve business problems required
• SME Expertise

o Expertise in Supply Planning and/or Deployment Planning

o SAP and/or OMP expertise preferred
• Product Delivery/ Execution

o Experience in Agile and Scrum environments

o Experience using Jira or similar tools to manage backlog and delivery progress

o Budget creation and maintenance experience preferred

Location(s)

This is a hybrid position (3 days in office) at one of the following offices:

• Chicago/Aon Center
• Toronto
• Pittsburgh/PPG

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:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00 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, Pittsburgh/PPG

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.