at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Reporting into the Head of Marketing FS&E, the Private Label PMO is the focal point of cross-functional coordination driving an array of projects for our partners inc. innovation launches, ESG initiatives and artwork refreshes.
This role requires someone with strong project management skills, demonstrated experience in process design, the ability to be collaborative and capable of initiating action, and the ability to effectively influence across senior levels of the business.
Position responsibilities:
This role is responsible for the delivery of the commercial plan for Aldi and major retailer Private Label business.
Manage and own the customer PL product development process.
Mobilize and liaise the business around key PL tenders.
Manage and deliver the annual budget commitment for Private Label to hit sales and profit targets.
Develop private label projects by connecting customer needs and our capability & capacity.
Meeting key customer contacts and building relationships with them, understanding tender dates & customer requirements, timely submission of tenders with major retailers as well as end to end NPD management.
Manage innovation projects through all stages, demonstrating leadership and partnership across the project stakeholders.
Facilitate project meetings with the key functional leaders in attendance.
About you:
2+ years Project management experience.
Experience within FMCG, Consumer Goods or similar industry.
Bachelor degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing or other relevant disciplines.
Ability to build consensus through strategic vision and outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to create a strong collaborative work environment to successfully develop partnerships.
Ability to present and discuss information in a manner that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels.
Benefits Program:
Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you work.
Gatherings - monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year Celebration.
Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars.
Volunteering - volunteer with a community agency of your choice.
Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
In-house training programs - Access to our online learning platform- Ownerversity for continuous learning and development.
Career Development - Opportunity to be mentored by excellent leaders and have on-the-job skill development and coaching.
Cultural Leave - Two days paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of fulfilling or observing religious- ceremonial or culturally significant days.
The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So- if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified)- please don't hesitate to apply!
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Note, this role is a 12 month fixed-term contract. Location(s)
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
