All posting locations: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Job Function: 12 - Legal
Date Published: 16-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-81524
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid
Description & Requirements
Objective:
Head of Government Affairs to Brazil will effectively manage and develop our Brazil Gov. Affairs agenda in Brazil.
The GA Head will oversee the advocacy of company interests (both proactively or reactively); work as a strategic advisor to the business; and identify and build plans to capitalize on political and policy opportunities that will grow or protect the business.
The candidate should do the mapping of main stakeholders, including but not limited to Government Authorities, Regulators at Federal, State, and Municipal levels, and Trade Associations vital to the business.
The Head of G.A. should abide by Kraft Heinz corporate values and policies.
Develop proactive government affairs strategies that will align with our growth plans.
Key Activities/ Deliverables:
- Mapping of main stakeholders, regulatory entities, ANVISA, Gov. Authorities at Federal, State, and Municipal levels and build a relationship;
- Developing and executing a strategic government affairs plan for Brazil;
- Identification of main bills and discussions of regulations changes that can impact the business and work proactively to avoid negative impacts on the business and define the best strategy to work on if proactively, reactively, and/or by any Trade Association;
- Understanding current food law regulation, financial/tax, environmental opportunities and others, latest policies and incentives;
- Attend government meetings, and events and support on-spot inspections and licenses/permits issuance and renovations;
- Understanding the latest policies and incentives, and impacts on company business;
- Standards & regulations revision and suggestions related to Company business;
- Crisis Management;
- FSQ support and close partnerships to understand and provide visibility of standards & regulations revision, suggestions and government authorities’ initiatives, and problem solutions;
- Better understanding of measures and rules in enforcement, identification of gaps, and work in remediation action plans.
Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Relations and Communication or Law;
- Executive Education;
- Experience in Legislative of Executive branches of government;
- Experience leading Government Affairs;
- English fluency.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.