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Analyst, Inventory Control

Kraft Heinz · Chicago, IL · $77,800–$97,300 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in data that others had missed. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail that traceability and food safety work depends on.

Tell me about a process you improved. How did you get people to adopt the new way?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead best practice projects and bring others along, not just document a new step.

Tell me about a time you had many urgent items at once. How did you decide what came first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by food safety risk and deadlines instead of whoever called most recently.

What would you do

A disposition on held product is overdue and the distribution site isn't responding. How do you get it done?

What they are checking: Whether they follow up persistently and escalate at the right time without letting product sit.

If a real recall happened tonight, what would you need ready to help the team respond quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they think about recall readiness ahead of time, like current contacts and accurate location data.

You need to train a BU Quality resource on hold procedures they've gotten wrong before. How would you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can correct others respectfully and make the procedure stick.

About the work

Walk me through what happens when a quality hold is placed on finished goods sitting in a distribution center outside plant control.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the hold and release process and why every case has to be found and stopped.

How would you reconcile inventory for a hold when the count report from a distribution site doesn't match our system?

What they are checking: Whether they can chase a discrepancy carefully, since a missing case on hold could reach a consumer.

What makes a mock recall successful, and what would you look for afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they know mock recalls test speed and completeness of traceability, and that gaps are the real finding.

How do you keep accurate contact information for dozens of distribution sites when people change jobs often?

What they are checking: Whether they see that a stale contact list is a real risk during a recall and plan to keep it current.

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The full job description

As published by Kraft Heinz.

Job Description Responsibilities: • Communicate and ensure the execution of all finished goods. Quality hold and release orders for product outside of plant control. Working with Plant and BU Quality and the distribution network, perform distribution product reconciliation of affected inventory. • Provide ongoing monitoring of, and reporting on, hold product; this includes collecting and verifying inventory count reports for hold product - daily or monthly, depending on the categorization of the hold. • Analyze inventory data daily to ensure timely execution of logistics owned dispositions. • Work with Quality, Logistics and the distribution network to ensure product disposition is executed in a timely manner. • Lead Best Practice improvement projects regarding processes which impact traceability. • Support Manager of Inventory Control, Hold and Release with mock recalls, recall readiness, and rework coordination. • Provide ongoing training and situation support to BU Quality resources as necessary, aligned to the core Supply Chain Quality Best Practices and procedures. • Provide support and input into Quality policies affecting product hold procedures, traceability and market withdrawal. • Maintain electronic directories of current Supply Chain contact information for all distribution site storing Kraft Heinz-owned finished goods. • Become SME in Traceability data, tools, and procedures, as well as application administrator of Traceability software. Inventory Accuracy • Monitoring and communication of inventory accuracy between warehouse management systems (WMS) and Kraft Heinz inventory systems of record. • Assisting warehouses with processing of SAP IDocs and inventory variances • Ownership of inventory accuracy and transactions for small independent warehouses. • Will require to be available on-call 24/7 every 5 weeks for 1 week periods Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in related field • Ability to work weekends and evenings • Distribution / Logistics Experience • SAP or WMS experience • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint • Attention to detail • Problem solving and analysis • Communication/Presentation Skills (Written and Verbal) • Ethics and Integrity • Effectively works in teams • Ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple business partners. • Facilitate individuals working towards a common goal • Position is up to 25% Travel 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: $77,800.00 - $97,300.00 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) Chicago/Aon Center 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 contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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