Analyst, Business Unit

Job Description
Analyst, Business Unit (BU) Sales & Strategy
The primary responsibility of the Analyst, BU Sales & Strategy is to enable Kraft Heinz and their customers to grow category sales, to provide objective category expertise, and deliver the best possible product assortment, pricing, merchandising and shelving recommendations. The Analyst, BU Sales & Strategy supports customer sell-in by developing and delivering insights-based category selling stories and maintains an on-going support to the internal teams & the customer regarding results and recommended strategies.

Key Components of the role

• Analyze business performance (sales, distribution, merchandising, innovation speed to shelf, velocity, broker performance and others) to support weekly and monthly Business Unit (BU) Sales routines and communicate in routines.
• Support development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan for respective categories in conjunction with the Business Unit Sales team.
• Support new product innovation launches by working closely with manager and field sales teams on sell-in, forecasting, and performance tracking processes.
• Support development of category and brand strategies for pricing, distribution, shelving, and merchandising. Provide recommendations for successful implementation and execution based on data analysis.
• Leverage insights resources and utilizes retail analytics from multiple data sources to support category leadership and 'sell stories'.
• Provide analyses of various data sources to assist in effective selling story development.
• Analyze data and maintains periodic reports & presentations for evaluation by the category team.
• Support communication and execution of key brand initiatives to the field sales teams through multiple channels (internal sales news portal, routine field sales connect meetings, etc.).
• Run forecasting and tracking of seasonal products.
• Run communication of managing waste risks by category.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in business, sales, data analytics, retail or other related field
• Excellent organizational skills, self-starter and ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities
• Accurate and timely reporting with drive to improve and streamline processes
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel & Power Point Required

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
$77, $97,300.00

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 – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact

for assistance.