Senior Manager - Global Productivity

At a Glance...

We have a great opportunity as a Senior Manager, Productivity and Value Creation to join our Global Procurement team. This role will drive the transformation and implementation of our total value productivity strategy, focusing on mid-to-long-term pipeline building with key stakeholders in procurement, R&D, supply chain, operations and brand strategy teams and our supplier network. In this role you will also balance pipeline development with the execution of in-year productivity plans, ensuring we meet our company targets. Although based in the US, this is a global role, and you will interact with all zones to create a strong value engineering pipeline of the future, optimizing pack and product in line with brand strategies and customer values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust multi-year pipeline of projects and initiatives that drive cost optimization and value creation through e.g. sourcing optimizations, product and pack efficiencies in collaboration with all zones, all categories, supporting teams and key supplier network.
• Partner with the business teams to develop and prioritize productivity initiatives aligned with commercial and brand strategies, creating early awareness of global initiatives and ensuring projects drive successful implementation in zone plans; secure buy-in from functions and hold stakeholders accountable.
• Drive visibility and validation of the mid-to long-term productivity pipeline with finance, ensuring alignment and accuracy of productivity plans and forecasts.
• Operate as the productivity framework methodology champion, enforce the process, promote adoption, coordinate governance, and develop action plans with productivity owners across functions and zones.
• Lead projects that drive business growth through cost benchmarking, market analysis, and business case development, leveraging design-to-value methodologies and collaborative ideation sessions.
• Embed sustainability considerations into the total productivity framework, aligning with procurement evolution strategy and brand equity priorities.
• Provide timely and targeted support to the zones to address in-year performance gaps and ensure in-year priorities are met in line with AOP plans.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, operating as a center of expertise to share best practices and unlock full company potential on scalable productivity initiatives across zones.

Qualifications

What we offer

Location

Chicago / Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – The company is committed to equal opportunity for underrepresented ethnic minority groups / women / veterans / individuals with disabilities and other protected classes.

For reasonable accommodation in the job application process, applicants may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

Compensation and Benefits

New Hire Base Salary Range : $118,400.00 - $148,000.00

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 healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, with plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Benefits vary by plan documents.

Wellbeing : We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that support physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for employees and 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 :

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