Executive Assistant - North America Supply Chain

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible work arrangements

401k

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer and Leadership Team. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, meetings, and events, and handle confidential information with discretion.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and efficient operations to help leaders stay focused on strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting executives and teams
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to anticipate executives' and teams' needs
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with all materials

Responsibilities

• Manage executives' calendars, schedule appointments, meetings and events
• Prepare meeting agendas and materials; coordinate with stakeholders
• Arrange travel logistics including flights, hotels and transportation
• Coordinate with travel agencies, airlines and hotels for smooth travel
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Ensure efficient office operations and in-office coverage
• Support event planning and coordination with internal teams and vendors

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Description

Executive Assistant – North America Supply Chain

As an Executive Assistant (EA) at Kraft Heinz, you are the heart team's business operations – the work you do enables our executive leadership to deliver against our priorities. You are an expert at the art of stakeholder management, seeing around corners and anticipating leader needs while enabling them to achieve our Company ambitions. You keep pace with a dynamic, ever-changing environment and possess the strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people and job functions. You know and champion our values, how we work and where we win with internal and external partners, stakeholders and employees.

This role will directly support the Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer and leaders on his Leadership Team.

Our EAs Make an Impact through Exceptional Executive Administrative Support

• Go waybeyond “calendar Tetris” to strategically support your leader(s) to prioritize, manage their time and energy, and accomplish their goals. This includes managing the leader’s calendar by scheduling appointments, meetings, and eventsand ensuring meeting spaces are appropriately booked and prepared. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to arrange meetings as needed.
• Ensure leaders are equipped to engage effectively by managing meeting agendas, resources, preparation workand details
• Manage senior executives’ travel logisticsand activities to maximize their time and personal well-being ,including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
• Coordinate with travel agencies, airlines, and hotels to ensure smooth travel arrangements.
• Demonstrate sound business and financial acumen and speak the language of their leader(s) and our business
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Ensure the leader’s office is run efficiently and effectively, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Contribute to the success of the Executive Assistant team through effective communication,cooperationand teamwork, including in-office coverage

Our EAs Make an Impact through Efficient Operations Management

• Manage invoices, vendors and expenses following company process and within designated tools and systems
• Organize communications from the office of their leader in partnership with our Corporate Communications and/or HR teams, drafting where appropriateand/or coordinating approvals
• Manage a high volume of tasks, information and communication in a way that upholds culture, champions our brand, and helps the leaders shine
• Thoughtfully plan and flawlessly execute internal and offsite events on behalf of the leader, and coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners as needed.
• Manage event logistics, including catering, audiovisual equipment, and venue arrangements.
• Visitor Management: securing visitor passes, assisting with visitor travel, etc.
• Partner with local Facilities team (where available) to ensure the workspace and break area of the leader is clean and tidy.
• Lead or support other projects as needed

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• At least 3 + Years of Experience supporting executives and teams based on their priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills required, experience working in an interdependent/matrixed organization
• Ability to anticipate the needs of your executives and teams based on their priorities
• Ability to practice sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable; experience navigating ambiguity, changing priorities, and fast pace
• Excellent listening and synthesizing skills; able to effectively navigate conflict and contrasting opinions and points of view
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems

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

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

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

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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 [e-mail] for assistance.