Global Heinz Portfolio Strategy Lead

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Kraft Heinz Company Full time

About The Kraft Heinz Company

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.

Our Global Vision

We're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide.

The Role of the Associate Director

This position reports directly into the Global Head of Portfolio Strategy for Heinz. The Associate Director, Global Heinz Portfolio Strategy is responsible for enabling accelerated Heinz growth around the world by owning global long-term Heinz vision & scaling portfolio strategy guidance, in partnership with a global community of local Heinz leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide future vision for the brand – build out and own the global brand ambition, brand purpose & brand strategy that defines global jobs to be done
  • Lead Global Heinz Portfolio Strategy – build clear guidance on portfolio strategy, brand stretch framework and brand guardrails to define where to play
  • Lead Global Heinz Playbook Creation – create gold standard portfolio playbook – global product/pack standard and vision, portfolio roles & market guidance on pricing tiers
  • Define the Product/Pack transformation ambition for the future – set the long term ambition for product and pack roadmap to future proof Heinz globally
  • Scale Innovation Ideas for Impact across the world
  • Inspire and Build Best Practices across markets to drive growth on global Heinz brand.
  • Strategic Advisor to Zone & Country Teams – Drive leadership and guidance for local market teams as key point of contact. Act as strategic advisor and influential leader to guide teams globally.

Key Skills

  • Strategic: Very strong key strategic business partner & thought leader
  • Influential: Influence at all levels of organization (above & below) and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive impact. Inspire teams around the world to set high ambition for future of the brand.
  • Simplifier: Lead distilled clean/concise recommendations that tell a story and drive clarity though the organization.
  • Ownership & Drive For Results: Strong project leadership skills with drive for tangible, actionable results.
  • Collaborator: Team player and culture creator who works well in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Flexible: Be adaptable and creative to adjust to changing priorities and business challenges.
  • Curiosity & Action: High degree of intellectual curiosity and creative insight, coupled with a drive for actionable, tangible results

Qualifications

  • A minimum eight (8+) years of strategic brand building experience is required
  • Advanced Degree preferred
  • Experience building iconic, global brands with a clear strategy & purpose
  • Strong leadership credentials in building vision & driving to clear action / results
  • High level of tolerance for working in ambiguity, managing change and driving change management/transformation
  • High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to build effective & influential working relationships
  • High level of financial competence and analytical skills to spot global trends and influence business needs
  • Proficient at storytelling in creative, influential & impactful ways - excellent communication, organization and presentation skills (written, oral, and across Microsoft Office Suite)

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