- Hiring from
- Mexico
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Job Description
- Lead materials planning for commercialization projects, including new product introductions, renovations, packaging changes, trials, first production, and launch execution.
- Translate project timelines into clear material readiness plans, milestones, risks, owners, and escalation needs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Project Management, Product Change Management, R&D, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Marketing, and Suppliers to keep projects on track.
- Ensure materials, packaging, specifications, BOMs, supplier readiness, and plant requirements are aligned for successful launch execution.
- Identify material availability, lead-time, capacity, inventory, obsolescence, and project-timing risks, and drive mitigation plans.
- Monitor key metrics for material readiness, launch performance, inventory health, shortages, and commercialization execution.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of six materials planning professionals.
- Manage materials planning for the Lunchables brand, a $1 billion brand in Kraft Heinz.
- Directly manage and develop a team of six materials planning professionals.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development guidance.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, commercialization, project management, or project-based manufacturing environments.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams.
- Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, materials planning processes, commercialization routines, and launch-readiness requirements.
- Experience supporting new product introduction, renovation, packaging changes, product change management, or commercialization projects.
- Strong cross-functional project execution, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and changing timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Location(s)
Mexico City - Antara Tower A - 5th Floor - Local Office
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.