Analyst II - Availability Planning

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Job Description Job Description Position: Supply Planning Analyst – Availability Planning Location: Ahmedabad Overview: The Supply Planning Analyst – Availability Planning is responsible for ensuring product availability across assigned Business Units (BUs) through proactive supply risk identification, mitigation planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong analytical capabilities to balance customer service, inventory, and supply chain efficiency while supporting business growth objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Monitor short-term and long-term supply risks across assigned Business Units and proactively identify potential service disruptions. • Perform root cause analysis of supply constraints and develop actionable mitigation plans to minimize business impact. • Evaluate alternative supply scenarios and recommend the most effective actions to maintain product availability. • Collaborate closely with Production Planners across manufacturing sites to ensure alignment of supply plans and production schedules. • Partner with Demand Planning and Customer Service teams to communicate supply risks, service impacts, and mitigation actions. • Coordinate with Logistics and Control Tower teams to monitor product movements and ensure timely arrival of finished goods at DRP warehouses. • Review safety stock and cycle stock parameters on a quarterly basis and recommend optimization opportunities. • Monitor excess, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory and work with Business Units and Production Planning teams to minimize supply chain risks and write-offs. • Evaluate and approve Additional Volume Requests (AVR) within defined timelines while balancing supply constraints and service commitments. • Support New Product Launches (NPL), product transitions, and Run-In Run-Out (RIRO) activities through effective cross-functional coordination. • Participate in daily and weekly supply review meetings with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Production Planning, and other stakeholders. • Ensure timely escalation of supply constraints and support decision-making through data-driven analysis. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply planning processes, service performance, and inventory efficiency. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Case Fill Rate (CFR) • Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) • Reduction in excess and non-moving inventory • Supply chain risk mitigation effectiveness • On-time AVR approvals • Successful execution of product launches and RIRO projects Key Interfaces • Demand Planning • Customer Service • Production Planning • Logistics and Control Tower • Business Unit Supply Chain Teams • Project Management Teams • Manufacturing Sites Requirements: • 4-6 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Availability Planning, or related Supply Chain functions. • Strong understanding of supply planning processes, inventory management, and risk mitigation. • Experience working with SAP/APO/IBP or equivalent planning systems. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain analytics. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a customer-focused mindset. • Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills. Location(s) Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food. WHY US We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz. INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities. Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.