Associate Brand Manager, AFH Innovation at Kraft Heinz

Overview

Job Description Job Purpose As the Associate Brand Manager, Innovation for Away From Home (AFH), you will lead the development of new products from concept to launch for a key flagship brand. The role requires a combination of creativity and analytical thinking, with a focus on driving food innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and packaging R&D, culinary, consumer insights, sales, finance, and supply chain, to oversee the entire commercialization process.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong bias for action, an ownership mentality, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines. This position demands effective collaboration across all levels of the organization to ensure the successful market launch of innovative products. Essential Functions & Responsibilities • Support the ideation, development, and execution of new AFH products (innovation). • Conduct market research and competitive performance/landscape to identify trends and opportunities. • Develop product concepts, prototypes, and formulations in collaboration with R&D and culinary teams. • Manage the product commercialization process and lead cross-functional teams (including R&D, Marketing, Culinary, CIS, Supply chain, Sales, and finance), ensuring timely, on-budget, and successful project completion. • Manage packaging design process including agency relationship as well as review and approve all deliverables. • Partner with finance on product P&L to actively manage the impact of decisions on overall profitability.

Guide decisions on pricing and forecasts. • Partner with Sales, Brand & BAP Team to generate early customer interest and align on launch plans. • Innovation tracking and delivery, budget management, innovation routines (stage gate, resourcing). Expected Experience & Required Skills • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field. MBA and advanced qualifications preferred.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for

Benefits

• will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of

Benefits

• and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.