Learn valuable lessons and insights from Heinz's S&OP journey. It all started in 2003 with the creation of the forecasting department and the development of Heinz Business Management 1.0. Since then, processes morphed through two version changes to meet the needs of the business and its customers. Recently, inconsistencies, disengagement and breakdowns in the process began to hamper the program's effectiveness. The supply chain organization got down to business - assessing, devising new strategies and implementing changes, with the support of the cross-functional leadership, in an effort to free up more operating cash flow for the company.
You will learn:
- how the HBM set up process began, tips and lessons learned;
- how to examine and overhaul existing processes; and
- how the efforts have paid off in better cash flow.
About Sara Park and Carlos Londono
Sara Park is Group Leader for Forecasting and Demand Planning with Heinz North America. She is responsible for setting vision and strategies to move the Demand Planning team forward with continuous process improvement opportunities. She also improves forecasting processes and demand planning methodologies to streamline and maximize efficiency. Sara holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, and a BA in English Literature from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Carlos Londono is Associate Director for Supply Chain Planning with Heinz North America. He is responsible for coordinating the development of the global strategy for supply chain planning, as well as implementing the next generation Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP) in North America. Carlos holds an MBA from the Babcock School of Business at Wake Forest University and an Industrial Engineering degree from EAFIT University in Colombia, South America.
Join Sara and Carlos as they speak at the upcoming Supply Chain Forecasting & Planning Conference scheduled for February 21-23 in Phoenix, AZ. To register and for more information, please click here.
