Senior Analyst, Business Strategy & Sales

Kraft Heinz • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Senior Analyst , BU Sales & Strategy is to ena ble Kraft Heinz and their customers to grow category sales , to provide objective category expertise , and deliver the best possible product assortment, pricing, merchandising and shelving recommendations. The Senior Analyst, BU Sales & Strategy drives customer sell-in by developing and delivering insights-based category selling stories and maintains ongoing collaboration with the internal teams & the customer regarding results and recommended strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 – 3 years of experience in business, sales, data analytics, retail or other related field
• Excellent organizational skills, self-starter and ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities
• Accurate and timely reporting with drive to improve and streamline processes
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel & Power Point Required

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance (sales, distribution, merchandising, innovation speed to shelf, velocity, broker performance and others) to support weekly and monthly Business Unit (BU) Sales routines and communicate in routines.
• Support development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan for respective categories in conjunction with the Business Unit Sales team.
• Support new product innovation launches by working closely with manager and field sales teams on sell-in, forecasting, and performance tracking processes.
• Support development of category and brand strategies for pricing, distribution, shelving, and merchandising.
• Provide recommendations for successful implementation and execution based on data analysis.
• Leverage insights resources and utilize retail analytics from multiple data sources to support category leadership and 'sell stories' .
• Provide analyses of various data sources to assist in effective selling story development .
• Analyze data and maintain periodic reports & presentations for evaluation by the category team.
• Lead communication and drive execution of key brand initiatives to the field sales teams through multiple channels (internal sales news portal, routine field sales connect meetings, etc.).
• Run forecasting and tracking of seasonal products and in-store displays .
• Lead communication to Field Sales of both supply challenges and waste risks by category.

Benefits

• 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: $89,800.00 - $112,200.00
• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level