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All posting locations: Northgate, Queensland, Australia
Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing
Date Published: 21-Mar-2023
Ref #: R-67943
Description & Requirements
This role controls the flow of inbound raw materials onto the site for use in production processing based on ERP demands.
Responsibilities:
Create Purchase Orders and expedite and de-expedite Purchase Orders
Ensure production have the materials needed for production as required by the production schedules.
Adhere to the materials planning policies and procedures- minimising risks of having materials when needed by production.
Follow up on deliveries not booked in against purchase orders with the suppliers.
Monthly report on material inventory levels.
Communicate and daily review constraints on material supply with Production Scheduler and production Process Owner as needed.
Meet with suppliers and operations and liaise with them to discuss their performance and upcoming issues when materials will not be delivered on time.
Run reports and send forecasts to suppliers.
Solve problems with invoice variances.
Plan materials for new items when new finished goods are being launched.
Document the existing and adjust the current policies- procedures relational to materials planning and present to the production planning manager for approval.
Processing NCAs (non-conformance advice) and ensure they are sent in a timely manner and acknowledged within 48 hours.
Manage material deletion process through Agile and MRP.
Support implementation of KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) across site whilst also supporting changes across all pillars of improvement program.
Maintain communication to site and relevant offsite parties for all matters relating to raw material supply.
Daily walk of raw materials and/or production area to understand flow of materials and footprint issues.
Ownership of QRMP/ KHMS quality standard. It includes review and maintain quality standards in line with KHC and industry requirements.
Ensure safety standards are followed across site in line with site policies.
Attendance and participation in relevant daily- weekly & monthly planning relevant routines to provide technical input and support from site perspective.
Lead and carry out Root Cause Analysis for events connected to material supply. Complete in a timely manner RCFA for issues related to delayed supplier deliveries- raw materials receival processes- material constraints- or other relevant triggered events connected to material supply.
About you:
Qualifications in Business- Logistics or Supply Chain Management (preferred but not essential)
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Logical and mathematical ability
Customer service and communication skills
High attention to detail
Used ERP systems and understand MRP theory and practice.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
Basic skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (desired)
About Us
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. 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.
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 39,000+ 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!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
