Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire cross‑functional teams to deliver plans in support of brand and business objectives
• Accountable for P&L inputs, including volume, profit, and market share, to ensure accurate forecasting and performance reporting
• Lead the annual business planning cycle, including multi‑year strategy, annual brand and operating plans, category stories, and budget management
• Oversee core business fundamentals, including consumption analysis, pricing, demand forecasting, and P&L management
• Partner with Sales and Strategy teams on day‑to‑day commercial management and innovation sell‑in
• Deliver commercialization efforts across innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Partner with Communications and Innovation teams to execute integrated marketing activations and build future pipeline

Requirements

• Proven ability to define long‑term strategic direction while effectively managing day‑to‑day execution
• Experience building and delivering strategic growth plans across both top and bottom‑line results
• Strong business acumen, with expertise in demand forecasting, consumption analysis (POS and panel), and P&L management
• Demonstrated success driving demand across the full marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion) and coaching others to do the same
• Experience leading, developing, and motivating teams, with a passion for talent development and culture building
• Strong leadership, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization

Benefits

• 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.