Planning Manager - Costco at Heinz in Remote

Planning Manager - Costco Location: Virtual, USA Job Description Here at Kraft Heinz, our US Sales team aspires to be an Indispensable Partner with a Growth and Winning Mindset, acutely focused on Superior Execution every day. This is our guiding compass to grow something great and make life delicious! This Customer Planning Manager (CPM) position perfectly embodies that ambition, as a vital member of the Customer teams for ourCostcobusiness. The CPM is a key player to help drive profitable growth through improved planning, forecasting (within our Compass system & long-range), pricing accuracy, trade efficiency, itemmaintenanceand SOP development & maintenance delivery across our national footprint. The CPM will also develop business strategies to drive growth while ensuring coordinated cross-functional value is delivered internally & externally with ourcustomer.The CPMwillleadimplementation of new and existing Sales team routines. Additionally, this role supports Perfect Store Execution, Annual Business Planning Processes, and Quarterly Customer meetings. Essential Functions & Responsibilities · Effectively partner withthe Fieldsales, Finance, and RMX to measurably improve our planning andforecastingperformance. · Lead monthly & long-term forecasting routine todeliveryconsistent results (Internal/External) · Lead implementation of forecast bias routine with monthly share outs with Customer leadership teams · Create & own Standard Operating Procedures, AOP Management, & Perfect Path to Purchase initiatives across respective team · Partner closely with Customer Excellence & Supply Chain team for tool implementation · Achieve trade planobjectiveson both working and non-working trade spends to maximize ROI · Manage customer joint business plan liability with reconciliation to support attainment · Create & manage key team presentations across Quarterly customer meetings, internal business reviews, and any other content creation needs · Own item maintenance and deductions management withinCostcosystems Expected Experience & Required Skills · Strong financial acumen, intellectual curiosity, and clear examples of advanced analytical skills · Has ability & tested experience within CPG, and ideallya Club team/Customer · Tested & proven experience using syndicated and other data to build data insights,recommendationsand business plans to influence customer decisions to achieve team objectives · Strong attention to detail, proven ability tooperateunder tight deadlines & own delivery autonomously · Ability to work autonomously within a Sales team framework to plan, organize, and achieve priorities · Exhibits polished interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with potential to negotiate and influence effectively ·Proficiencyin Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, knowledge of and ability to learn new systems such as IRI and Spark Work Environment & Schedule This position is considered anormaloffice environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires working a salaried, exempt schedule to best execute against customer and internal expectations Physical Requirements Physical demands include butnotlimited to · Willingness to drive and/or travel as needed ·Operatea computer and view screens for ~100% of work schedule This job description is not designed to cover orcontainall duties or responsibilities that are requiredofthe role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice. 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) Employee's Home - National 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 contactNAZTAOps@kraftheinz.comfor assistance.