Job DescriptionPosition PurposeResponsible for delivering cost efficient and timely demand fulfillment by providing leadership and direction to the East Supply Chain organization covering Demand planning, Customer excellence, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Planning & Supply Chain Development.Job Summary:The Associated Director Supply Chain East is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain agenda across the East region, covering five distinct markets. The role owns the regional S&OP and Logistics strategy and is accountable for translating business priorities into reliable, efficient, and scalable supply chain performance.This leader is expected to deliver value through stronger cash performance, service improvement, and logistics savings, while building the operating model, capabilities, and cross-functional ways of working needed to support growth. The role combines strategic leadership, transformation delivery, stakeholder influence, and deep planning and customer service expertise.As part of the East Operations Leadership Team, this role represents Supply Chain in the East business and leads the regional S&OP and logistics agenda end to end. The role is responsible for shaping strategy, driving operational excellence, strengthening IBP reliability, accelerating customer collaboration, enabling digital value realization, and building a fit-for-growth regional capability and operating model.The successful candidate will bring strong supply chain and planning expertise, credibility with senior stakeholders, and the ability to lead transformation across a complex, multi-market environment.Key responsibilities 1. Set and deliver the East S&OP and Logistics strategyDefine and lead the regional S&OP and logistics strategy in line with business 3YP goalsDrive regional value optimization and operational excellence to deliver gross logistics savings and effective cash managementLead the LOG.OS maturity roadmap, closing regional gaps and ensuring execution through regular check-to-coach routinesUse situational leadership to strengthen local S&OP capability, build market ownership, and improve delivery of regional MBOsSupport critical operational priorities through regular market presence and quarterly knowledge transfer2. Strengthen IBP reliability and governanceLead regional IBP routines with clarity on volume risks and opportunitiesImprove governance, discipline, and cross-functional collaboration across IBP and ITP processesDrive a standard way of working across the region to improve planning quality and decision makingAccelerate integration of crop and supplier management, scenario planning, and risk management into IBP and ITPEnsure proactive recognition of risks and opportunities to support resilient business delivery3. Accelerate key customer collaboration and route-to-market enablementDefine the strategic partnership agenda for key customers in collaboration with SalesAlign supply chain capabilities and constraints with route-to-market strategyEnable differentiated supply chain solutions for priority customers and channelsDrive data exchange, optimization projects, and service measure improvements that strengthen customer collaboration4. Own digital value realization across the regionLead rollout and adoption of global and regional digital supply chain solutions, including o9, OMP, B2B, OTM, and WMSExpand digital capabilities across the region and embed them into business routinesEnsure adoption translates into measurable performance improvement through clear use cases and disciplined follow-throughPartner with global and zone teams to accelerate implementation, maturity, and value capture5. Build regional capability and a fit-for-growth operating modelShape an operating model that supports growth, clarity of roles and responsibilities, and effective leverage of GBS where relevantStrengthen the regional organization design and career ladder across S&OP and logisticsBuild talent pipeline and succession strength across the regionPartner with local S&OP leaders and HR teams to improve engagement and first-year retentionCoach and develop leaders across the region to raise functional capability and organizational maturityRequirements12–15 years of relevant supply chain leadership experience, with strong exposure to S&OP, logistics, planning, and customer serviceProven success leading complex, multi-market supply chain organizations, ideally across emerging or high-complexity environmentsStrong track record of defining strategy, leading transformation, and improving operating models at regional scaleDeep expertise in planning, logistics, customer service, and IBP / S&OP governance, with a clear view of what good looks likeDemonstrated ability to translate digital tools and systems, including platforms such as o9, OMP, B2B, OTM, and WMS, into measurable business valueStrong commercial and operational judgment, with the ability to balance service, cost, cash, and growthHigh credibility and influence with senior stakeholders across functions, markets, and leadership teamsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in dynamic and ambiguous environmentsProven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, while strengthening capability, engagement, and succession depth across the organizationExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams and drive execution through othersBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related fieldWillingness to travel across the East region as requiredLocation(s)Amsterdam Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.