Staff Data Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Wellbeing programs

Total rewards package

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago seeks a Staff Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture for the North America Supply Chain, building a unified data foundation to enable data-driven decision-making and faster insights.

You will design data models, semantic views in Snowflake, and AI-ready data products, partnering with Data Engineering and stakeholders to deliver scalable lakehouse architecture and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data architecture strategy for large-scale supply chains.
• Ability to design data products and semantic models for BI/AI.
• Experience building Snowflake-based data architectures and lakehouses.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Data Architecture Strategy for the NA Supply Chain.
• Lead design of source/insight data products, models, and semantic views.
• Design and build Snowflake semantic views for trusted metrics.
• Partner with Data Engineering to prepare AI-ready data products.
• Configure Cortex Agents and analytics capabilities for stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into scalable data models for analytics.
• Implement comprehensive lakehouse architecture with robust security.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

Snowflake

BI analytics

GenAI readiness

Tools

Cortex

Semantic Views

Lakehouse

Job description

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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Staff Data Architectat a glance...

You will execute the enterprise data architecture strategy that powers the North America Supply Chain's transition to data-driven, predictive decision-making, spanning planning, logistics execution, and customer excellence. You will be successful by build a unified, resilient data foundation that reduces time-to-insight and supports supply chain agility, directly advancing Kraft Heinz's broader goals of operational excellence, cost efficiency, and growth through digital transformation.

What's on the menu?

• Execute the organization’s Data Architecture Strategy, data lifecycle framework, and standards—covering data ingestion, modelling, security, consumption, storage and retention—for the Supply Chain function, in partnership with the Data Architecture Leads
• Lead the design of source and insight data products, global data models and semantic models, ensuring optimal performance for BI, AI and conversational analytics
• Design and build Snowflake Semantic Views that encode governed business metrics, dimensions, and relationships, giving BI tools and AI agents a single, trusted definition of the truth
• Partner with Data Engineering to curate AI-ready data products—trusted, well-documented, quality-assured data suited for consumption by GenAI, ML, and agentic applications—and help define what “AI-ready” means for the Supply Chain domain
• Design and configure Cortex Agents (orchestrating Cortex Analyst over Semantic Views, and Cortex Search over unstructured content) to power conversational and agentic analytics for Supply Chain stakeholders
• Work with business stakeholders, product owners, functional leads and cross-functional chapters to design and develop data products and solutions within the North America Supply Chain function, supporting analytical and decision intelligence use cases across a large variety of internal and external data sources
• Translate business requirements into scalable, high-performance and reusable data models that can be efficiently utilized across different data initiatives and generate actionable insights
• Design and implement comprehensive lakehouse architecture incorporating robust data access controls and security

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:

$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 savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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.