Impact: HighLeadership and Governance2026-06-23· Supply Chain Dive
Kraft Heinz combines procurement and supply-chain leadership
Kraft Heinz is combining procurement and supply-chain leadership under Janelle Aydin, effective 1 July 2026, as part of a broader operating-model reorganization. The change is relevant to supply chain operating models, sourcing and end-to-end accountability.
The Dataleo angle
Combining procurement and supply-chain leadership can reduce functional handoffs, but the value depends on decision rights across sourcing, inventory, manufacturing, logistics and S&OP. Governance should clarify which trade-offs move to the combined role and how performance is measured.