Digital Manager IBP Capabilities

  • All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US
  • Job Functions: Finance
  • Date Published: October 25, 2024
  • Ref#: R-87495

Apply

An office with Kraft Heinz product images on the wall
a 4 pack of raspberry jell-o

About the Role

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching/contribution, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

Digital Manager IBP Capabilities and Transformation at a glance: 

Digital Manager, IBP Capabilities and Transformation is responsible for driving transformation and integration of commercial capabilities into our supply chain tools and processes. This dynamic role uses the Agile framework to deliver value through mid-range (PFA%) and long-range (QFA%) forecast accuracy gains, improve the end-user experience and supports end-to-end integration with functional groups such as demand, RGM, and sales.

Focus areas for the role include detailed process design and mapping, managing teams' backlog, drives iteration & stories and contributes to vision, roadmap and value. Digital Manager IBP Capabilities and Transformation works directly with the Marketing SMEs, Demand Planning Activation, IT and developers scrum teams to support the Kraft Heinz Hive feature & value execution. 

What's on the menu? Primary Responsibilities:

  • Contributes to the Vision and Roadmap 
  • Attend and participate in all Agile ceremonies – daily scrum, retrospective, backlog refinement, sprint planning and sprint review. 
  • Acts as the Customer for development team’s questions 
  • Drivers end user engagement through communication & small group sessions.
  • Pulse the end user sediment on areas of success and opportunity and uses as a tool for backlog prioritization.
  • Prioritizes the Team Backlog in Sprint Planning and Refinement. 
  • Collaborates with process excellence teams to build business requirements and key design decisions to support the TO-BE process and technical designs.
  • Participates in feature wireframe and demonstrations to advise if key design decisions are met and approve. 
  • Conduct and approve user acceptance testing of new features in lower environment. 
  • Lead change management through supporting development E2E feature training, coordinate feature releases, and conducting end user training & hyper-care.
  • Participates in quarterly planning events (PI planning) to outline 13 week roadmap with development teams.

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, or related degree
  • 5 to 7 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Commercial Planning and/or IBP experience
  • Agile experience or certification preferred 
  • Analytical problem solver with attention to detail to lead change management conversations
  • Self-motivated owner, exemplifies the KHC values 
  • Experience with process improvement and project management to work as part of a cross-functional team
  • Experience with o9 is a bonus (or other advanced planning system)

This position is considered a normal office environment (3 days onsite hybrid); offices are open workspaces. 

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center, Pittsburgh/PPG, Toronto – Queen’s Quay – Headquarters

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

Digital at Kraft Heinz

The
Builders

Our Digital team empowers every aspect of our business.

Discovering what’s next in food using Python, Azure ML and Alteryx. Building and designing apps. Improving our supply chain.

We’re bringing agility to beloved brands across the globe — making life delicious for our customers and communities, today and tomorrow.

A group of people sitting around a laptop
a jar of Kraft Crunchy Peanut Butter

HR at Kraft Heinz

The
Facilitators

People are what makes Kraft Heinz great. Today. And tomorrow.

In Human Resources, we’re finding and developing great talent to continue our legacy. We’re here for every colleague, for their performance and their wellbeing.

Together, we’re helping everyone to grow their own way.

A woman is talking to another woman at an event.
a jar of Heinz Garlic Sauce

Manufacturing at Kraft Heinz

The
Makers

Our Manufacturing team is a fully-integrated end-to-end supply chain. We’re the backbone of Kraft Heinz. The people behind the products, delivering the highest quality and value.

Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturing veteran or new to the world of plants, there’s tons of opportunity for career growth and development.

NEED ALT
a squeeze bottle of Wattie's Steak Sauce

Marketing at Kraft Heinz

The
Strategizers

Our Marketing team are the voice of our consumers. Connecting the right people, to the right products, with the right messages and campaigns.

We’re the architects of category growth, making sure our brands are front and center — winning the battle for attention in the minds of people everywhere.

A group of people sitting around a table with a laptop.
a package of Maxwell House Vanilla Iced Latte foam

R&D at Kraft Heinz

The
Creators

Our Research and Development team creates high-quality products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Innovation is what gets us up in the morning!

Whether you want to develop your technical skills or grow as a people manager, there’s a place for you here to advance your career.

NEED ALT
a box of Delimex Chicken Taquitos

Sales at Kraft Heinz

The
Connectors

Our Sales team drives multibillion dollar distribution strategies. And we do this across channels and across the whole world!

We thrive wherever consumers can meet iconic and innovative brands — in retail, on-trade, and B2B. We’re the closest people to our customers, getting our products to the right people, in the right places.

Man smiling and sitting at a table
a package of Heinz by Nature tomato mozarella pasta
Collage of Traci

Hear from
our people

“Kraft Heinz doesn’t just talk about their values, they live it every day.”

Traci
Senior Customer Sales Manager

Collage of photos of Michael

Hear from
our people

“The best is yet to come at Kraft Heinz. I’ve experienced the launch of a new purpose, new vision and values. Now I’m seeing all of those things truly take shape and that is very exciting.”

Michael
Associate Director Pension

Headshot of Manetta

Hear from
our people

“The best thing about working at Kraft Heinz are the benefits and opportunities for growth and career development.”

Manetta
Talent acquisition Specialist

A group of people standing in front of a wall of photos of Kraft Heinz brand products.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — 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 iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

An office with Kraft Heinz product images on the wall