Sr. Manager, NA Procurement - Portfolio Productivity - AFH
About The Position
This role is responsible for championing and leading the productivity strategy agenda within the Business Unit (BU), including integrated planning with annual business cycles (3-year plan, 1-year plan) and productivity target setting linked to changes in procurement and operations cost base and desired portfolio margin performance. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to build, launch, and deliver the portfolio productivity project pipeline (value engineering, PPA, CMA, in/out-sourcing, etc.). A key aspect is partnering with the BU CFO office and central FP&A team(s) to embed and maintain routine end-to-end productivity forecasting and reporting via monthly business cycles. The Sr. Manager will also lead productivity reporting/review routines with central (regional) stakeholder leadership teams and functional teams (Procurement, Operations) to ensure cross-functional alignment. Maintaining holistic visibility of the in-year and future productivity pipeline at both BU and Platform (finished good category) level is crucial. Proactive partnership with relevant stakeholders, central finance, and growth office PMO is required to report on end-to-end portfolio performance. The role co-leads the AOP cycle to set and support the productivity component of portfolio/category performance in partnership with the BU CFO office, category finance teams, and portfolio GMs. As necessary, the role will lead ad-hoc internal/external assessments to determine portfolio margin competitiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering
- Extensive project/program management experience in a large, matrixed organization
- 4-6 years work experience in FMCG
- Strong understanding of P&L structure and drivers
- Strong understanding of operational projects
- Expert collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic mindset and ability to simplify the complex, with clear storytelling to executive level
- Expert ability in Microsoft office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- MBA or masters in finance / operations is a plus
Responsibilities
- Champion and lead productivity strategy agenda within BU, including integrated planning with annual business cycles (3-year plan, 1-year plan) and productivity target setting linked changes in procurement and operations cost base and desired portfolio margin performance.
- Lead cross-functional teams to build, launch, and successfully deliver portfolio productivity project pipeline (value engineering, PPA, CMA, in/out-sourcing, etc.).
- Partner with BU CFO office and central FP&A team(s) to embed and maintain routine end-to-end productivity forecasting and reporting via monthly [BU] business cycles/routines.
- Lead productivity reporting/review routine with central (regional) stakeholder leadership team and functional teams (Procurement, Operations) to ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Maintain holistic visibility of in-year and future productivity pipeline at both BU and Platform (finished good category) level.
- Proactively partner with relevant stakeholders, central finance, and growth office PMO to report on end-to-end portfolio performance.
- Co-lead AOP cycle to set and support productivity component of portfolio /category performance in partnership with BU CFO office, category finance teams, and portfolio GMs.
- As necessary, lead ad-hoc internal/external assessments to determine portfolio margin competitiveness.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)
- Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
- Additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere
- Commuting Allowance
- Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements
- Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Health Insurance
- Wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more
- Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
