Sr. Manager, Commercial Planning

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

The Senior Manager – Commercial Planning is responsible for driving strategic planning, portfolio management, and annual planning processes in alignment with BU priorities. The primary focus of this role will be to partner with the VP of Business Unit Sales & Strategy (BUSS), and the BU platform leads on the go-to-market development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), but will also focus on key BU strategic Initiatives and retail market & competitive insights.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the annual business planning process, ensuring consistency, rigor, and cross-functional collaboration across all platforms and categories within the BU.
• Identify, prioritize, and drive critical business unit initiatives that drive profitable topline growth and market share that align to both the business unit and North American Zone’s 3-year strategic plan.
• Translate external trends, macro forces, and competitive dynamics into actionable strategies to future-proof the business.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in sales, sales planning, sales strategy, corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or a related field within the CPG industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, economics, finance, or a related field. MBA or other 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 in conjunction with cross-functional partners with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication skills as this role will be very cross-functional in nature & require someone able to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong collaborator and relationship builder across functions and geographies.
• Skilled at balancing long-term strategic goals with near-term operational priorities.
• Strong experience leading and influencing up, down & across the organization

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

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

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.