Associate Director, Advanced Analytics - Growth & Manufacturing

heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Bonuses

BRGs - diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Associate Director of Advanced Analytics to lead the Growth & Manufacturing analytics function. You will build and deploy AI/ML and BI solutions aimed at marketing effectiveness, R&D innovation, and manufacturing performance to accelerate digital transformation.

The role requires 7+ years in analytics with 3+ years in people management, expertise in Python/R/SQL/PowerBI, and strong stakeholder management across marketing, R&D, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years in analytics, data science, or a related field and 3+ years in people management.
• Demonstrated track record of deploying ML/AI solutions in Marketing Analytics, R&D/Innovation Analytics, or Manufacturing/Supply Chain Analytics.
• Experience with Agile delivery in an analytics or product context.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, PowerBI or equivalent BI platform, ML/statistical modeling, generative AI applications, and cloud data platforms.
• Experience leading teams, developing talent, managing executive stakeholder relations, and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the advanced analytics roadmap aligned to Kraft Heinz's AI and digital transformation strategy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts and data scientists with focus on innovation and agile delivery.
• Partner with the Director of Analytics Products to shape analytics strategy across Growth & Manufacturing domains.
• Collaborate with Marketing to deploy analytics: MMM, segmentation, attribution, and forecasting.
• Partner with R&D to develop predictive models for innovation and ingredient analytics.
• Work with Manufacturing on OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality analytics.
• Champion analytics literacy and responsible AI education across the enterprise.
• Translate business requirements into analytics user stories and drive iterative value delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Product thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Statistics / Data Science / Applied Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

PowerBI

ML frameworks

Cloud data platforms

Job description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Associate Director, Advanced Analytics – Growth & Manufacturing at a glance

You will lead the advanced analytics Growth & Manufacturing function at Kraft Heinz, building and deploying AI, ML, and BI solutions that drive data-informed decision-making-with particular focus on unlocking value in marketing effectiveness (MMM, consumer segmentation, market opportunities), R&D innovation pipelines (predictive modeling, ingredient analytics, NPD forecasting), and manufacturing performance (OEE optimization, predictive maintenance)-to accelerate KHC's digital transformation and AI strategy.

What's on the menu?

• Define and execute the advanced analytics roadmap aligned to KHC's AI and digital transformation strategy, with priority activations in marketing analytics, R&D predictive modeling, and manufacturing optimization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts and data scientists, fostering innovation, agile delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Director of Analytics Products to shape KHC's Analytics strategy, with specific emphasis on Growth & Manufacturing applications across marketing (content personalization, creative analytics), R&D (formulation assistance, literature mining), and manufacturing (anomaly detection, process automation).
• Collaborate with Marketing to deploy advanced analytics: MMM, consumer segmentation, campaign attribution, and brand performance forecasting.
• Partner with R&D/Innovation to develop predictive models for innovation pipeline prioritization, ingredient performance analytics, and consumer trend forecasting.
• Work with Manufacturing on OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality analytics to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Partner with L&D to build Analytics and AI literacy, responsible AI education, and adoption programs across the enterprise.
• Champion agile delivery; work with product owners and scrum masters to translate business requirements into analytics user stories and deliver value in iterative sprints.

• I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• I have 7+ years in analytics, data science, or a related field and 3+ years in people management.
• I have a demonstrated track record of deploying ML/AI solutions in at least 2 of the following 3 domains:
  • Marketing Analytics: MMM, campaign attribution, consumer segmentation, brand performance forecasting
  • R&D / Innovation Analytics: Predictive pipeline modeling, ingredient/formulation analytics, NPD demand forecasting
  • Manufacturing / Supply Chain Analytics: Demand forecasting, OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, quality analytics
• I have agile delivery experience in an analytics or product context.
• I have experience in Python, R, SQL, PowerBI or an equivalent BI platform, ML/statistical modeling, generative AI application development and prompt engineering, and cloud data platforms.
• I have experience leading a team, developing talent, managing executive stakeholder relations, and influencing cross-functionally.
• I have experience leading change management for technology adoption.
• I have experience in the following domains: Marketing analytics methodologies (MMM, attribution); R&D innovation processes and sparse data environments; manufacturing KPIs (OEE, yield, MTBF) and supply chain forecasting principles.
• I have experience with Agile/scrum methodology; product thinking and user story development; data governance and responsible AI principles.

Licenses and Certifications

None required. Preferred: cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP); ML framework credentials. PMP or SAFe agile certification a plus.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $164,200.00 - $205,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

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