Analyst, Business Unit & Sales Strategy

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

• Analyze business performance (sales, distribution, merchandising, innovation speed to shelf, velocity, broker performance, and others) to support weekly and monthly Business Unit sales routines and communicate findings.
• 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.
• Develop category and brand strategies for pricing, distribution, shelving, and merchandising; provide recommendations for implementation based on data analysis.
• Leverage insights resources and utilize 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 maintain 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.
• Run forecasting and tracking of seasonal products.
• Communicate management of waste risks by category.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in business, sales, data analytics, retail or another 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 and PowerPoint.

New Hire Base Salary Range $77,800.00 – $97,300.00

Bonus
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This position is eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence, flexible work arrangements, recognition, training.
• Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, family support programs.
• 401(k), life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance.

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.