Kraft Heinz is combining procurement and supply chain under a single global leader as part of a broader organizational overhaul designed to simplify decision-making, strengthen resilience, and support growth across its international business. The changes also coincide with a regional realignment intended to improve execution in both mature and emerging markets.
Procurement and Supply Chain Come Under One Organization
Kraft Heinz is reorganizing its global operating model by bringing procurement and supply chain into a single leadership structure, a move aimed at improving coordination across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
Effective July 1, 2026, Janelle Aydin will become Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer, assuming responsibility for the company’s end-to-end value chain. The appointment comes alongside a broader restructuring that also reshapes regional operations and executive responsibilities.
Chief Executive Steve Cahillane said the new structure is designed to accelerate the company’s progress while improving the way it manages its global network.
“We are building momentum across many areas of the business and this regional structure will help us meaningfully accelerate and scale our progress,” he said.
Cahillane added that combining procurement and supply chain into a single organization will enable Kraft Heinz to manage its end-to-end value chain more effectively while strengthening supply chain resilience.
The leadership changes will also see Chief Omnichannel Sales and Asia Emerging Markets Officer Cory Onell and Global Chief Supply Chain Officer Flavio Torres transition out of their current positions. Both executives will remain with the company during a transition period in advisory roles.
According to Cahillane, the restructuring supports Kraft Heinz’s longer-term ambition to generate sustainable, volume-led growth across its global portfolio by creating a simpler and more integrated operating model.
Regional Structure Reflects Changing Growth Priorities
Alongside the functional changes, Kraft Heinz is reorganizing its business into three geographic regions, North America, Europe and Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM), and Emerging Markets.
The company will combine Asia Emerging Markets with West and East Emerging Markets into a single Emerging Markets organization led by Marcel Regis as Regional President. European countries previously included within the West and East Emerging Markets structure will move into the Europe and Pacific Developed Markets region, which will continue to be led by Willem Brandt. Nico Amaya will remain Regional President for North America, overseeing operations across the United States and Canada.
The restructuring reflects a wider trend among multinational manufacturers toward aligning regional decision-making with integrated supply networks rather than maintaining separate functional organizations. Bringing procurement and supply chain together can improve planning across sourcing, production scheduling, inventory management, and transportation while helping companies respond more quickly to disruptions and cost volatility.
Kraft Heinz has already been investing heavily in operational improvements. The company previously committed US$600 million to packaging upgrades and cost management initiatives, with packaging identified as a major procurement priority because of its influence on product quality and shelf life.
Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Cahillane pointed to resealable packaging for refrigerated products as one example of where investment can improve both customer experience and product performance.
“So, think resealability. Think about the way it looks on shelf. Think about what consumers want when they buy a packet of cold cuts,” he said.
“They want it to last well in the refrigerator and have the right level of resealability. Our product wasn’t performing at the right level. So we’re investing in packaging. That’s a big opportunity for us.”
Cahillane also acknowledged that persistent inflation continues to shape procurement decisions, noting that the food industry has yet to see a meaningful return to volume growth despite ongoing pricing pressures.
Aydin, who joined Kraft Heinz in 2023 and succeeded Marcos Eloi Lima in 2025, said her focus remains on strengthening procurement capabilities while supporting broader business objectives.
“As a leader, my focus is on driving procurement excellence, amplifying business impact and nurturing collaborative relationships with our stakeholders,” she said.
Reflecting on her expanded global responsibilities, Aydin added that she aims to accelerate the company’s progress, advance its sustainability strategy, and continue building diverse, high-performing teams.
Integration Success Will Be Measured by Execution
Combining procurement and supply chain under one executive is becoming increasingly common as manufacturers seek faster responses to inflation, shifting consumer demand, and supplier risk. The organizational chart alone, however, does not determine the outcome. The long-term advantage will depend on whether sourcing decisions, production planning, logistics, and commercial priorities operate from shared data and common objectives, enabling the business to respond more quickly as market conditions continue to evolve.