Senior Analyst - Marketing, Mac & Cheese and Shelf Stable Innovation

Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion + brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion . We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We fuel deliciousness around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Jell-O, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life are global teams of 39,000+ food lovers, creative problem solvers, and transformational leaders worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, innovative and sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're redefining the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Adopt new ideas . Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by dedicated teammates along the way, and our collective, committed teams fuels our incredible progress.
Position Summary
The Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting innovation pipeline execution for KHC's Mac & Cheese and Shelf Stable Meals portfolio , within the Easy Ready Meals platform. This role will focus on best-in-class innovation strategy, new item commercialization, and developing recommendations for consumer-focused solutions across two powerhouse brands: Kraft Mac & Cheese and Velveeta .
Key Components of the Role

• This individual will support end-to-end innovation pipeline, from idea development to consumer validation to product commercialization

• H igh level of collaboration with business unit and cross-functional partners to develop strategy and execute launches

• Analysis of business and market performance, opportunity identification , and action plan execution

• Ensure daily progress across multiple simultaneous initiatives

• Track project timeline / work plan toward key deliverables

• Support forecast modeling , P& L and budget management for innovations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's d egree in business , m arketing, or related field

• Minimum 2 + years' experience in marketing required

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter and ability to multitask and balance competing priorities

• Consumer obsession, with the ability to identify market trends and key insights

• A nalytical skills and attention to detail

• A bility to influence teams and manage multiple stakeholders

• O rganizational and project management skills , with motivation to improve and integrate processes

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$88,000.00 - $110,000.00
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 affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their 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:

• 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

Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .