Sr. Manager, BUSS - Commercial Strategy

The Kraft Heinz Company • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

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.

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.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

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