A bout the P osition

The Senior Manager – Commercialization leads projects for new product introductions, renovations , packaging changes, and commercialization projects. This role ensures materials are available on time, project timelines are aligned , launch readiness is clear , inventory is managed effectively , and cross-functional execution runs from project kickoff through market launch.

The position leads a team of six materials planning professionals and partners closely with Project Management, Product Change Management, Engineering, Procurement, R&D;, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Marketing, and Suppliers to align materials, packaging, specifications, plant readiness, and project milestones . This role drives commercialization execution, identifies risks early, enables fast decision-making, and ensures materials planning supports business priorities, service levels, cost targets, and launch commitments.

This position also manages the materials planning operation for the Lunchables brand , a $1 billion brand within Kraft Heinz .

In bri ef, you will be responsible for :

- 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.

People Management Responsibilities

- 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.

Qualifications

- 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.

📌 Sn Manager, GBS - Commercialization (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Kraft Heinz
📍 Ciudad de México