Sr. Manager, Packaging - Business Planning
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Packaging - Business Planning supports the Packaging, Sustainability & Capabilities Procurement leadership team in running the business and maintaining key procurement rituals and routines. The role executes portfolio and business planning processes, supports sourcing-table readiness and scheduling, and liaises between the leadership team and buying teams. It also analyzes initiative execution against the functional business plan, reviews metrics, recommends solutions, and prepares reports and presentations for stakeholders. The position organizes category review meetings and champions Kraft Heinz organizational values and procurement vision. The role is based at the Chicago/Aon Center. The work environment is a typical office with open workspaces and limited travel or visits to external locations. Chicago/Aon Center-based employees may work virtually up to two days each week and are expected to work in person at their assigned location at least three days per workweek on defined core days.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, supply chain management, finance, business, or equivalent; candidates with equivalent experience and/or education will be considered.
- At least 5 to 7 years of Procurement experience, with a minimum of 3 years of procurement experience.
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand and explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.
- Results-oriented approach and ability to solve complex challenges, deal with ambiguity, and anticipate and adjust to problems and obstacles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven track record of building effective business relationships.
- Proven project management and solid analytical, consultative, and diagnostic skills, including the ability to make sound, data-driven business decisions.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams is critical to success in the role.
- Self-starter with strong motivation and results orientation; able to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and adapt to changing requirements and environments with limited oversight.
- Strong critical and strategic thinking, including consideration of multiple perspectives and future impacts.
- Ability to develop organizational agility, work through formal and informal channels, and delegate effectively.
- Ability to influence and coach without direct accountability while supporting NA Indirect Procurement teams in achieving results.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and understanding of source-to-pay tools such as SAP, Ariba, and Workday.
Nice To Haves
- MBA and advanced Procurement qualifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Packaging, Sustainability & Capabilities Procurement leadership team with business operations and procurement routines, including staff meetings, group-wide deliverables, and materials for senior-level meetings.
- Execute portfolio and business planning processes with the Packaging, Sustainability & Capabilities Procurement team.
- Act as gatekeeper for the sourcing table by reviewing materials and team readiness, scheduling packages for review, and regularly documenting sourcing actions.
- Serve as a liaison between the Packaging, Sustainability & Capabilities Leadership Team and buying teams, providing leadership support.
- Analyze execution of functional initiatives against the functional business plan.
- Collect and analyze key metrics and recommend solutions.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for internal and external stakeholders.
- Organize and coordinate category review meetings, including setting agendas and actions and documenting outcomes.
- Champion Kraft Heinz organizational values and help drive the procurement vision.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical and prescription drug plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Leave of absence
- Flexible work arrangements
- Recognition
- Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing programs
- Family support programs
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
- Disability coverage
- Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
