Commercial Planning & Strategy Lead

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kraft Heinz seeks a Senior Manager – Commercial Planning to drive strategic planning, portfolio management, and the annual operating plan across the BU. You will partner with senior leaders to align on go-to-market development and prioritize initiatives for growth.

The role requires 7+ years in related fields, a business degree (MBA preferred), and a proven track record in enterprise-level strategic planning and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sales planning, sales strategy, corporate strategy, or related field within the CPG industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, economics, finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record in leading enterprise-level strategic planning and portfolio management.
• Strong business acumen with experience in consumer goods or related industries preferred.
• Experience driving commercial strategy with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
• Strategic thinker capable of turning vision into actionable plans.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional work across geographies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the annual business planning process with cross-functional collaboration across BU platforms and categories.
• Identify, prioritize, and drive critical BU initiatives to drive topline growth and market share.
• Translate trends, macro forces, and competitive dynamics into actionable strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Financial modeling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/finance

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Kraft Heinz seeks a Senior Manager – Commercial Planning to drive strategic planning, portfolio management, and the annual operating plan across the BU. You will partner with senior leaders to align on go-to-market development and prioritize initiatives for growth.

The role requires 7+ years in related fields, a business degree (MBA preferred), and a proven track record in enterprise-level strategic planning and cross-functional leadership.