Sr. Manager, Integrated Commercial Business Planning - Taste Elevation
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Integrated Commercial Business Planning (ICBP) for Taste Elevation works cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, and business unit leadership to identify and resolve gaps across demand, supply, financial outlooks, commercial plans, innovation, and strategic initiatives. The role facilitates ICBP reviews, aligns assumptions, communicates risks and opportunities, and drives ownership of actions. The position supports the Taste Elevation teams, including Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Primal Kitchen, and Portfolio Brands. It leads the monthly ICBP cycle and may also assist with one-year and three-year planning processes. The role reports on a Chicago/Aon Center location; the job description does not specify a workplace arrangement.
Requirements
- Strong commercial business experience in marketing, sales, finance, demand planning, or supply chain.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in the listed functions.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience managing integrated business planning, forecasting, and annual or multi-year planning routines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into clear business insights and actions.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive-level presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive decisions, and deliver against tight timelines.
- Strategic mindset, attention to detail, and strong business acumen.
- Experience improving processes and adopting new planning tools or technologies.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with comfort working across brands, functions, and business units.
Responsibilities
- Support the Taste Elevation teams, including Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Primal Kitchen, and Portfolio Brands.
- Lead the monthly ICBP cycle, including Market Review, Demand Review, Commercial Planning, and Business Unit MBR preparation and follow-up.
- Provide recommendations, guidance, and direction to teams making decisions, and outline clear next steps in the ICBP cycle.
- Analyze business performance, risks, opportunities, and key drivers, translating insights into recommendations and actions.
- Partner across Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve gaps, drive decisions, and maintain one aligned business plan.
- Improve ICBP processes, governance, reporting, and planning tools.
- Support strategic initiatives and ad hoc leadership requests.
- Potentially assist with one-year and three-year planning, aligning commercial, financial, demand, and supply assumptions.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus eligibility.
- Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical and prescription drug plans.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Leave of absence.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Recognition, training, events, resources, and learning opportunities supporting employee wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.
- Family support programs.
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
