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business analyst manufacturing supply chain

McKinsey & Company

<div>
 
 Who You'll Work With
 
 
 
 Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
 
 
 In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues&mdash;at all levels&mdash;will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won&rsquo;t find anywhere else.
 
 
 When you join us, you will have:
 
 
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 Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
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 A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
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 Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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 World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
 
 
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 Your Impact
 
 
 
 As a business analyst, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
 
 
 Your clients won&rsquo;t be just any clients&mdash;they're some of the most influential organizations around, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change. We&rsquo;ll rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long-lasting.
 
 
 You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You&rsquo;ll be at the heart of the action&mdash;helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client&rsquo;s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and other McKinsey colleagues, you&rsquo;ll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients' trust and delivering results that matter.
 
 
 As you collaborate directly with clients, you&rsquo;ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we&rsquo;ve left, you&rsquo;ll ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you&rsquo;ll uphold McKinsey&rsquo;s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.
 
 
 
 Your Qualifications and Skills
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
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 1+ years of experience
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 Understanding and exposure to supply chain concepts and interest in network design, sales and operations planning (S&amp;OP), inventory, or physical flow management
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 Clear demonstration of having led operational improvements and in managing key transformation factors (e.g., performance management systems, mindsets/behaviors)
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 Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
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 Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
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 Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
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 Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
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 Comfortable with extensive travel, up to 80%
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Business Analyst - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Kraft Heinz

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description
</h2>Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development &ndash; Heinz
Location: Chicago Aon
Responsibilities
<ul><li>This Senior Manager role in Supply Chain Development is focused on end-to-end delivery and execution of Heinz innovation, capacity, growth, cost savings and supply continuity projects.
</li><li>Lead technical and supply chain readiness to support commercialization activity using tools that prepare the supply chain and manufacturing facilities for successful start- ups for growth, capacity, supply continuity and cost out initiatives
</li><li>Support the SCL team during project scoping to align on MOQs for materials and production and support the launch of NPDs post launch to mitigate SCL.
</li><li>Lead all communications relative to identifying risks and provide solutions to capacity constraint assets &ndash; focused on productivity and NPD initiatives.
</li><li>Provide input and solutions in commercialization meetings as they relate to manufacturing solutions.
</li><li>Scope major manufacturing cost improvement initiatives through cross functional collaboration and provide timely updates to senior leaders.
</li><li>Scope network capacity and E2E loss analysis with business partners. Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed.
</li><li>Develop capital business cases in conjunction with finance and project teams to support business growth initiatives and lead capital associated with developing such capability. Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, inventory, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety.
</li><li>Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource &amp; funding prioritization. Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations.
</li><li>Participate in various stakeholder governance forums (i.e. Stage gate/Leadership teams)
</li><li>Partner with the Business Units/ Manufacturing/ Supply Chain/ Engineering to develop a 5 year strategic capacity plan. Create innovative solutions to address GAPs/ Constraints.
</li><li>Manage and develop with the collaboration of marketing/sales the growth and innovation pipeline requests ensuring that proper financial and capability hurdles are properly met.
</li><li>Partner with EM Quality and to ensure that any NPDs targeted to be produced at comanufacturers are compliant with KHC golden rule requirements.
</li><li>Provide updates to senior leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles. Escalate concerns and issues, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation.
</li></ul>Requirements :
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or other related field
</li><li>Minimum of 5 years combined experience in manufacturing, supply chain development or HQ business team experience.
</li><li>Minimum 3 years&rsquo; experience in Project Management for Consumer Products
</li><li>Minimum 3 years&rsquo; experience in Basic Marketing/Finance Principles
</li><li>Minimum 1 year of Plant Manufacturing experience (preferred)
</li></ul>Competencies/Abilities :
<ul><li>Strategic capabilities/business acumen
</li><li>Drive for results
</li><li>Customer Focus
</li><li>Building and strengthening relationships
</li><li>Managing through ambiguity
</li><li>Strong Communication-Written and Presentation
</li></ul>#INDMFGS
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $151,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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:
<ul><li>Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center 
 
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; 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.</div>

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Development

Mondelēz International

<div><div>Job Description<div>
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) is the Operational excellence program globally deployed in Mondelez International. It is an approach to business management that emphasizes continuous improvement across all aspects of the business and within all business processes by creating a culture where management and employees are invested in business outcomes and empowered to implement change. Operational excellence is a way for organizations to create a roadmap toward continuous improvement in a complex business environment. Its goal is to give companies a competitive advantage.
The role helps build IL6S progression for our manufacturing sites and involves significant capability building/ upskilling of colleagues within the North America region.
How you will contribute
You will:<ul><li>
Support the IL6S program development and implementation at Mondelez Supply Chain (MSC) including ownership for direction and adjustments needed to accelerate on our priorities</li></ul><ul><li>
Execute IL6S Operational Excellence Roadmap in partnership with Senior Leadership team in alignment to functional roadmaps</li></ul><ul><li>
Lead Manufacturing loss analyses for sponsored initiatives and train/mentor region resources on initiatives to improve Revenue, product margin, cash-flow and growth improvement plus identify opportunities for growth</li></ul><ul><li>
Build capability through training, coaching, performance evaluations, and talent acquisition. Drive Asset Reliability improvement to achieve high level of performance, reliability and utilization</li></ul>
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:<ul><li>
Demonstrated strong leadership skills, ability to effectively communicate, influence, manage change</li></ul><ul><li>
The capability to influence key stakeholders including senior leadership</li></ul><ul><li>
Must have the capacity to operate independently and as part of a collaborative team</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated success in a lead role in a high-growth organization and in providing strategic insight for organization-wide deployment plans is a plus</li></ul><ul><li>
Strategic assessment capabilities as well as a vision for developing and leading IL6S across the MSC</li></ul><ul><li>
Thorough understanding of process improvement methodologies and tools &ndash; both in applying &ldquo;hands-on&rdquo; with work groups and teams; as well as ability to train/coach others in their application</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>
Additional Job Description</div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
More about this role
What extra ingredients you will bring:<ul><li>
Solid understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes with TPM concept and tools application</li></ul><ul><li>
Solid experience on leading people in a environment of TPM application</li></ul><ul><li>
Track record of successful employee engagement initiatives</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated acumen in business and finance</li></ul>
Education / Certifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Materials), Master&rsquo;s degree preferred</li></ul>
Job specific requirements:<ul><li>
8+ years experience in production environment required</li></ul><ul><li>
TPM experience is a must</li></ul><ul><li>
8+ years in development and implementation of industrial management systems focused on loss reduction by applying TPM and high performance organizations</li></ul>
Travel requirements: 50% or more
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $140,300 to $192,940; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands&mdash;including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products &mdash;are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Job Type
Regular
Process excellence
Business Capability</div></div>

Senior Manager Supply Chain Excellence (TPM Regional Manager / Manufacturing Excellence)

Conexus Food Solutions

<div>Salary Range: 40,000 - 55,000 
Schedule: 5 Day Work Week (Onsite) 
Site Address: 6500 W 51st Chicago, IL 60638 
 
Who We Are
Conexus Food is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.
At Conexus Food , we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.
Position Overview: 
We are seeking a results-driven Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our Corporate Category Manager in sourcing and managing key commodities. This position will focus on analyzing market trends, building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supply chain stability. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for the food and commodities space.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies for major commodity categories (e.g., dry goods, sweeteners, oils, grains, dairy, etc.)</li><li>
Issue and manage purchase orders across multiple commodities and customer segments</li><li>
Coordinate with the supply chain replenishment team to ensure timely fulfillment of demand via drop shipments to DCs and outside customers</li><li>
Support demand planning and inventory optimization through a strong understanding of MRP and replenishment principles</li><li>
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to drive value, service, and innovation</li><li>
Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to inform buying decisions and risk management strategies</li><li>
Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to ensure cost competitiveness and security of supply</li><li>
Collaborate with internal teams including DC operations, sales, and finance to align procurement with operational needs</li><li>
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, supplier performance, service levels, and inventory turns</li><li>
Maintain accurate documentation including contracts, specifications, supplier scorecards, and procurement records</li><li>
Help resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and vendor performance concerns</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, Food Science, Economics, or a related field</li><li>
1+ year of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or commodity trading (food industry preferred)</li><li>
Demonstrated experience with purchase order management and coordinating drop shipments</li><li>
Solid understanding of MRP systems and replenishment processes</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data and market indices (e.g., Urner Barry, USDA, CME)</li><li>
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and procurement software</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities</li><li>
Occasional travel to supplier sites and DCs as needed</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Experience in commodity markets</li><li>
Familiarity with logistics and freight coordination in a distribution environment</li><li>
Prior experience with foodservice or wholesale distribution</li></ul>
Benefits Offered:<ul><li>
Medical Insurance &ndash; Comprehensive coverage to help you and your family stay healthy.</li><li>
Dental Insurance &ndash; Preventive care and treatments to keep your smile bright.</li><li>
Vision Insurance &ndash; Coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts.</li><li>
Pet Insurance &ndash; Help ensure your furry friends are covered for unexpected medical expenses.</li><li>
Life Insurance &ndash; Financial protection for your loved ones in the event of the unexpected.</li><li>
401(k) Plan &ndash; Save for your future with access to a retirement savings plan.</li></ul><ul><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match: Save for your future and grow your retirement savings with company contributions.</li><li>
Career development in a growing organization</li></ul> 
Sponsorship for Employment 
Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Dry Food Commodities

<div>The Sr. Analyst &ndash; Log.OS &amp; Champions is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to be a part of the two complementary operational excellence programs: Log.OS (the process management framework for Logistics &amp; Planning) and Champions (the operations productivity program focused on delivering cost savings across operations). This is an analytical, execution-oriented role that works cross-functionally across the North America Zone and plays a key role in driving our supply chain into the future. The individual will work as part of a team to design and implement best-in-class, end-to-end supply chain frameworks and deploy tools and routines that embed a continuous-improvement mindset in Logistics and Planning. They will provide actionable insights to identify and prioritize critical projects and operating routines; drive standardized execution of Log.OS and Champions by governing frameworks, KPIs, processes, and action plan implementation; validate productivity opportunities through Champions; and ensure benefits realization across Logistics, Planning, and Warehouse operations.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description
</h2>Primary responsibilities:
<ul><li>Plan, execute, and report on program activities and priorities across Logistics &amp; Planning for both Log.OS and Champions programs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and communicate the Log.OS and Champions annual calendars and operating rhythms, aligning business priorities, quarterly milestones, and stakeholder responsibilities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage MBO and performance frameworks: adjust, track and communicate Log.OS MBOs and Champions objectives; ensuring transparent dissemination to stakeholders.
</li></ul><ul><li>Define, track and report KPIs and savings: partner with Finance and operations to define KPI sets and savings definitions, maintain dashboards and trackers to validate project benefits and pipeline.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support identification and prioritization of productivity projects: analyze operations data, surface high-impact opportunities, quantify expected savings, help build business cases, and prioritize initiatives for deployment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage the self-assessment and Check-to-Coach processes: conduct training sessions, track completion, consolidate health-check results, support communication and materials, and summarize outcomes for leadership.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain program content and standard work: author and update Log.OS guidebooks, training materials, and governance documentation; ensure consistency across pillars and sites.
</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct implementation on warehouses, including building an implementation roadmap, guiding self-assessment completion for initial baseline, training, coaching action plan creation, and supervising the first follow-up sessions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Own program communications and governance materials: prepare internal materials for meetings and committees, coordinate stakeholder communications, and present program status and outcomes to leadership.
</li></ul><ul><li>Build and maintain tools and platforms: manage Log.OS/Champions platforms, Sharepoints, dashboards (Power BI/Tableau), and trackers; handle change requests and ensure tools remain effective and current.
</li></ul><ul><li>Coach and train teams: deliver training to logistics and operations teams to resolve program questions, drive capability building, and embed continuous improvement mindsets.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure benefits realization and sustainment: partner with sites and finance to track actuals vs. forecasted savings, validate capture, and drive countermeasures if results lag expectations.
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
</li></ul><ul><li>3+ years&rsquo; experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex datasets into clear insights and recommendations.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) skills and experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). SQL or similar data-query skills a plus.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proven project management capability: deliverables-focused, able to manage multiple projects concurrently and operate in a fast-paced environment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills; comfortable facilitating workshops and presenting to mid and senior leadership.
</li></ul><ul><li>Highly motivated, curious, well-organized, and able to coach operational teams to adopt new ways of working.
</li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized, with strong ownership and follow‑through; able to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
</li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
</li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to travel (~5-10%)
</li></ul>Preferred / differentiators:
<ul><li>Prior experience implementing site rollouts and embedding continuous improvement routines across warehouses or distribution networks.
</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Log.OS or similar logistics/management system frameworks.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience identifying, quantifying, and tracking operational cost-savings initiatives and program-level benefits realization.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience mapping/improving processes and translating into proper documentation (SIPOCs, process maps, SOPs, RACI)
</li></ul>Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$89,800.00 - $112,200.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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:
<ul><li>Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center 
 
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; 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.</div>

Sr. Analyst, Log.OS & Champions

KIND

<div>
 
 Who are we?
 
 
 
 Since Day 1, KIND has had a vision for a kinder and healthier world. A world in which people never have to choose between what tastes good, feels good, and does good when it comes to their snacking.
 
 
 Our iconic KIND&reg; bars &ndash; made with real, recognizable ingredients &ndash; sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient &ndash; like nuts or whole grains &ndash; and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health &amp; wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you&rsquo;re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you&rsquo;ve found the right place.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 As the Fruit Sourcing Lead&ndash; Global Procurement you will play a critical role in Mars Health and Wellness&rsquo;s Procurement organization. You will work collaboratively with global cross functional teams (BU Procurement, SQA, R&amp;D, Ops, Finance) to support the creation of strategies and support Tr&uuml; Fr&uuml;, KIND, and Nature&rsquo;s Bakery globally. You will drive business continuity and risk mitigation, collaborate on value leadership/innovation initiatives, be an owner in the SRM process, and deliver in the continuous improvement in the Value Chain. And this is how you will do it&hellip;.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic development and execution of integrated business buying strategy for a diverse range of fruit products; (IQF, Dried/Freeze Dried, Fruit Pastes, etc) achieving cost, cash, quality and service targets. Focused on strategic goals linked to critical business needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with suppliers, external manufacturing partners to manage inbound supply for production (forecasts, order tracking, pricing, etc).
 </li>
 <li>
 Rigorously apply the Strategic Sourcing Methodology to develop the appropriate procurement strategy and selection of key suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead cost reduction initiatives and continually optimize inbound supply chain and fit for purpose specifications for materials.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze commodity and economic markets; accurately assess supply and demand; identify and manage market risks and opportunities; build a buying plan and adjust price risk management strategy based on insights.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide cyclical estimates on buying performances versus pervious cycle, budget and market updates in Commodity Buying Forum.
 </li>
 <li>
 Accountable for cash delivery from supplier payment terms and deployment of supplier financing where appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive continuous improvement of material quality, specification management and logistics performance of the suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent Procurement at various activity team meetings with timely and accurate information related to innovation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Influence the external environment for competitive advantage or for the good of the industry.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be a catalyst for innovation by being the eyes and ears of the company in seeking out new materials, new origins, new opportunities for competitive advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract recommendations for Commodities are made by this position.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You'll Bring To Mars
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong collaboration skills and can work cross-functionally to create opportunities, improve process and execute projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of Integrated Business Processes and support of innovation tied to output.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience managing suppliers in a Supplier Performance or Relationship Management program (SPM/SRM) which has improved suppliers&rsquo; performance and impact.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to support development of, and execute, a 2-5 year strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience in agricultural ingredients, commodities
 </li>
 <li>
 Track record of identifying and delivering value leadership opportunities, driving growth for the organization.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 You are...
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Able to generate high-quality work in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. Well organized and can work on multiple initiatives, while moving actions to completion to hit timelines. You get things done.
 </li>
 <li>
 An effective communicator, highly collaborative and build great relationships, with the ability to hold the tension when appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly analytical and inquisitive, moving data into insights that you clearly communicate, and which can be easily understood.
 </li>
 <li>
 Passionate about sustainability and wellness. You look for opportunities to reduce our environmental impact and support wellness initiatives.
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 Highly ethical and trustworthy, inspiring trust in others.
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 Proactive and energetic, always looking for ways to improve or take things to the next level.
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 Extremely curious and are an innate problem solver. You love to learn and continuously grow your skills.
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Food Science, or Engineering preferred; MBA or MS a plus.
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 5-7 years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a Fortune 500 Procurement organization or equivalent.
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 Prior experience in vendor qualification program.
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 Prior experience in supplier led innovation.
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 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams, especially with R&amp;D, Operations, and manufacturing sites.
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 Successful execution of strategic sourcing initiatives in multiple Procurement categories.
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 Demonstrated track record of implemented year over year cost savings initiatives and ability to develop a cost savings project pipeline.
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 Highly analytical and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. Proficiency in PowerPoint.
 
 
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 Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is
 
 $125,000 to $155,000
 
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 What KIND Offers
 
 
 
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 401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match
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 Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
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 Excellent health, dental &amp; vision insurance, with options to fit you &amp; your family&rsquo;s needs
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 Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
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 Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
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 Casual office dress code&ndash; feel free to wear your KIND gear
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 Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family &amp; friends, through a quarterly voucher
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 Training &amp; tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
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 A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
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 Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.
 
 
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 EEO
 
 
 
 At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
 
 
 
 Privacy Policy
 
 
 
 Mars and its family of brands is committed to transparency and responsibility in how we handle the personal data entrusted to us by our customers and consumers. To learn more about our privacy policy please follow this link.
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Fruit Sourcing Lead - Global Procurement

FedEx

<div>As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study. 
Essential Functions
<ul><li>Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
</li><li>Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Day to Day Duties:
The Summer Intern will explore supply chain, logistics, and field sales in the Chicagoland market through a hybrid role that combines remote work with in-person customer visits. You&rsquo;ll learn FedEx corporate dynamics and international export/import flows, consult with customers on parcel and air freight solutions, and apply knowledge of sales, international business, AI, marketing, and supply chain to prospect and onboard business. Expect hands-on exposure to customs basics, trade lanes, value-added services, FedEx digital tools, and consultative selling across small and medium customers.
Additional Job Functions:<ul><li>
Prospect and contact customers and prospects within a defined territory or accounts.</li><li>
Conduct face-to-face meetings and virtual outreach (phone, email, video) to identify needs and present FedEx solutions.</li><li>
Support onboarding of new business and document sales activity in CRM.</li><li>
Research complex customer supply chain needs using FedEx systems and coordinate implementation with internal teams.</li><li>
Assist with international export/import processes, documentation, and customs-related questions.</li><li>
Provide customer resolution and ongoing service support to grow and maintain relationships.</li><li>
Use data and AI-enabled tools to identify leads, inform proposals, and support consultative sales.</li></ul>
Preferred Skills:<ul><li>
Current undergraduate or graduate student in business, supply chain, international business, marketing, data/AI, or related field.</li><li>
Self-starter with strong curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a passion for learning.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for customer interaction and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>
Comfortable with field sales activity and travel within the Chicagoland territory.</li><li>
Proficient with digital communication tools and willing to learn CRM and analytics platforms.</li><li>
Preferred: prior sales/logistics experience, familiarity with trade concepts (Incoterms, HS codes), CRM/Excel skills, and multilingual ability.</li></ul>
Summer 2026 Internship - Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 8th - August 14th. Resume should include information: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month &amp; year).
Immigration - Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full-time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.
Compensation: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on-site or hybrid internship or co-op experience. 
Domicile: This position spans Chicago, Schaumburg, Elgin, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Buffalo Grove, Bartlett and more in the Chicagoland area. This position may be domiciled in Chicago, IL to surrounding suburbs within 60 miles of the Territory. 
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Minimum Experience
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently or as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations. 
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay:
Additional Details: 
 
Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. 
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here. 
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:<ul><li>
Know Your Rights</li><li>
Pay Transparency</li><li>
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</li><li>
Employee Polygraph Protection Act</li></ul>
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services&rsquo; E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:<ul><li>
E-Verify Notice (bilingual)</li><li>
Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)</li></ul></div>

Intern - Sales

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