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United Airlines

<div>
 Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.
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 <strong>
  Description
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
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  Job Overview And Responsibilities
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 The Global Procurement &ndash; Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.&rdquo;
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  <li>
   Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
  </li>
  <li>
   Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers
  </li>
  <li>
   Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships
  </li>
  <li>
   Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
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 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor's degree
  </li>
  <li>
   Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field
  </li>
  <li>
   4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong cross functional leadership skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to work independently
  </li>
  <li>
   Efficient conflict resolution skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
  </li>
  <li>
   Skilled in strategic minded project management
  </li>
  <li>
   Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment
  </li>
  <li>
   Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  </li>
  <li>
   Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  </li>
  <li>
   Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
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 <br/>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Master's degree
  </li>
  <li>
   MBA
  </li>
  <li>
   CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
  </li>
  <li>
   5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement
  </li>
  <li>
   Previous experience with assigned category preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
</div>


Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Kinective Media)

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.<br>
<br>
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.<br>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h2><div><p>
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.</p><p><b><br>
Job overview and responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p>
The Global Procurement &ndash; Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media&#8480; by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.</p><p></p><p>
At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.&rdquo;</p><ul><li>
Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force</li><li>
Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers</li><li>
Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met</li><li>
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces</li><li>
Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback</li><li>
Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities</li><li>
Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers</li><li>
Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships</li><li>
Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role</b></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</b></h3><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree</li><li>
Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field</li><li>
4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience</li><li>
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills</li><li>
Strong cross functional leadership skills</li><li>
Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,</li><li>
Ability to work independently</li><li>
Efficient conflict resolution skills</li><li>
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge</li><li>
Skilled in strategic minded project management</li><li>
Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</b></h3><ul><li>
Master's degree</li><li>
MBA</li><li>
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)</li><li>
5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement</li><li>
Previous experience with assigned category preferred</li><li>
Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts</li><li>
Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel</li><li>
Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools</li></ul></div><br>
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.<br>
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.<br>
<br>
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.<br>
<br>
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.<br>
<br>
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.</div>

Constellation Brands

<div><p><b>Job Description</b></p><p><b>
Position Summary</b></p><p>
The Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement will act as the associate procurement category manager for Marketing and will be responsible for supporting the execution of sourcing strategies and contracts that align with Constellation Brands&rsquo; objectives and growth strategies. Partnering with Procurement category managers and leaders in the Marketing and Sales organizations, this role will drive sustainable efficiencies in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving quality..</p><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Support the implementation of sourcing plans and strategies for Trade Marketing,, Experiential Marketing, Data and Insights, Innovation, and eCommerce spend categories</li><li>Assist in identifying and developing a comprehensive sourcing strategy process to maximize the value of the company&rsquo;s investment in the categories listed above.</li><li>Proactively manage vendor contract life cycle to prepare the organization for contract renegotiations, extensions or renewals</li><li>Partner with key internal stakeholders to nurture and develop relationships with Constellation Brands&rsquo; partners and service providers</li><li>Lead supplier relationship management practices such as score carding and QBRs for assigned categories/suppliers.</li><li>Support the build and execution of sourcing processes (RFx) for assigned category responsibilities.</li><li>Assist with the negotiation and drafting complex agreements with supply partners</li><li>Drive the tactical and strategic execution of the day-to-day plan to deliver consistent and sustainable savings and other elements of value capture</li><li>Collaborate with the Corporate Procurement Center of Excellence to develop metrics, tools, and processes to properly track and communicate efficiencies across spend activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and requirements and external regulations related to responsible categories such as finance policy, procurement policy, code of conduct, etc.</li><li>Manage special situations and projects as required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required with three (3) or more years of relevant business experience with a proven record of accomplishment and increasing responsibility in Strategic Sourcing for Indirect services and goods, Procurement Consulting, or a related supply chain or financial discipline</li><li>Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process in Marketing, Corporate Services, and other indirect spend categories including experience in supplier management best practices and competitive bidding (RFI, RFP, RFQ) process</li><li>Supplier negotiation skills, contract drafting and management experience</li><li>Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and e-procurement processes and tools</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>MBA preferred</li><li>Nationally recognized professional certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager</li><li>CPG Experience</li></ul><p></p><p>
Physical Requirements/Work Environment</p><ul><li>Must be at least 21 years of age</li><li>Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods and work on a computer for extended periods</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Location</b></p>
Chicago, Illinois<p></p><p><b>
Additional Locations</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Job Type</b></p>
Full time<p></p><p><b>
Job Area</b></p>
Supply Chain<p></p><p><b>
The salary range for this role is:</b></p>
$80,400.00 - $120,600.00<p></p><p>
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee&rsquo;s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.</p><p></p><p>
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with the law.</p><p></p><p><b>
Equal Opportunity</b></p><p>
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).</p></div>

Indirect Procurement Associate Manager

Conagra Brands

<div><p>Reporting to the Sr. Director of Procurement Excellence, you'll lead and manage strategic sourcing activities for a variety of indirect categories which could include Marketing, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Facilities, etc. You will lead strategic sourcing events including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to different levels of management across the organization on opportunities, risks, and prioritization of investments. You will be responsible for contract &amp; price negotiations across all segments, and lead category management including category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers and trends.</p><p>
Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Lead and manage RFx process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process to select suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage, leverage spend, improve performance and reduce costs.</li><li>
Responsible for contract review, drafting and creation of different agreements, including NDAs, Master Service Agreements, and Statement of Works and facilitating all aspects of contract negotiations across multiple risk control functions (ie. Legal. Privacy, Risk) and ongoing contract administration.</li><li>
Recommend programs to management by studying trends, and developments offered by other organizations.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with suppliers and consultants to enhance value and innovation.</li><li>
Support and monitor supplier adherence to contracts, manage suppliers through supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews, support and conduct supplier scorecards, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities.</li><li>
Strategize, build a partnership plan, and lead essential negotiations.</li><li>
Communicate with senior leaders on matters of strategic importance.</li><li>
Understand the legal, technical, and commercial aspects of contracts.</li><li>
Guide efficiency opportunities, including working capital plans.</li><li>
Foster relationships with partners. Understand goals and needs and influence decisions to provide value to internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Provide ongoing industry insight and ensure that strategies are up to date for all major spend areas.</li><li>
Use strategic approaches to crease business relationships and creative structured to accomplish best value.</li><li>
Think through processes and relationship scenarios and advise your team on value added approaches.</li><li>
Maintain accurate and complete contract records.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Requirements:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration</li><li>
Minimum 7 years of experience procuring products and services</li><li>
Understanding of marketing / brand processes</li><li>
Background in legal contract knowledge</li><li>
Project Management experience</li><li>
Presentation experience</li><li>
Experience in negotiations</li><li>
Experience in supplier development, diversity, risk management, performance management, category management and RFx development and execution</li><li>
Analytical</li></ul><p>
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#LI-Hybrid</p><p>
#LI-MSL</p><p></p><p><b>
Compensation:</b></p>
Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000<p></p><p><i>
The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee&rsquo;s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees&rsquo; equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
Our Benefits:</b></p><p></p><p>
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:</p><ul><li>
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement</li><li>
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan</li><li>
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Our Company:</b></p><p></p><p>
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions &ndash; within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye &reg;, Slim Jim&reg; and Reddi-Wip&reg;.</p><p></p><p>
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.</p><p></p><p>
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.</p></div>

Procurement Manager

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.<br>
<br>
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.<br>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h2><p>
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they&rsquo;re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you&rsquo;re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.</p><p><b>
Job overview and responsibilities</b></p><p>
The Senior Manager of EA Material Planning holds full strategic and operational ownership of material readiness across United&rsquo;s aircraft modification programs (Engineering Authorizations, or EAs). This leader is accountable for driving cross-functional supply chain initiatives that enable seamless execution of modification schedules, ensuring material availability is never a constraint to operational success.</p><p>
As a key leader within the Supply Chain organization, the Senior Manager defines the long-term vision, builds scalable processes, and delivers actionable insights that improve material planning accuracy, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement. The Senior Manager coordinates closely with their counterparts inside the supply chain to communicate project specifications, evaluate how supply chain processes can support the EA project plan, and make recommendations to ensure maximum alignment of supply chain delivery with aircraft modification schedule. This role collaborates across Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and Procurement to align supply chain performance with enterprise-level modification strategies and reports directly to senior leadership on key program metrics, risks, and mitigation efforts.</p><ul><li><b>
Strategic Leadership &amp; Vision:</b><ul><li>
Define and execute the strategic roadmap for EA Material Planning to ensure proactive, scalable, and risk-mitigated material readiness across all aircraft modification programs</li><li>
Drive team alignment around strategic goals by setting clear objectives, defining success metrics, and leading organizational change initiatives</li><li>
Lead a team of Material Analysts by fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation</li></ul></li><li><b>
Business Ownership &amp; Performance Management:</b><ul><li>
Take full ownership of material planning performance across all EAs, with end-to-end accountability for supply readiness in alignment with modification timelines</li><li>
Establish and manage KPIs and service-level targets that inform strategic decisions and enable effective prioritization and monitoring of the material health of all EAs</li><li>
Lead structured business reviews with executive stakeholders to communicate progress, highlight risks, and propose data-driven mitigation strategies</li></ul></li><li><b>
Process Optimization &amp; Continuous Improvement:</b><ul><li>
Identify systemic issues and lead initiatives to optimize forecasting, planning, and fulfillment processes, including implementation of digital workload tools and analytics dashboards that enable team members to work more efficiently and eliminate material shortages</li><li>
Leverage root cause analysis and exception management practices to proactively address delays, shortages, or misaligned planning inputs that put EA material plans at risk</li><li>
Lead development of contingency plans to mitigate potential risks to Supply Chain timelines</li><li>
Act as escalation champion to provide leadership and direction in addressing potential roadblocks to timely project completion</li><li>
Drive cross-functional process standardization and automation to enable scalability and efficiency</li></ul></li><li><b>
Cross-Functional Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Engagement:</b><ul><li>
Serve as the single point of accountability for all EA-related material planning efforts, leading collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Program Planning.</li><li>
Influence cross-functional decision-making by aligning supply chain readiness with broader program milestones and customer requirements</li><li>
Maintain strong relationships with internal customers and serve as an advocate for operational excellence in supply chain support</li></ul></li><li><b>
Executive Communication &amp; Program Reporting:</b><ul><li>
Develop and deliver concise, high-impact reports and presentations for senior leadership that communicate material health status, risks, and strategic recommendations across priority projects</li><li>
Translate complex supply chain data into executive-level insights that support decision-making and investment prioritization</li><li>
Provide routine updates to senior stakeholders on key initiatives, incorporating feedback and driving alignment across business functions</li><li>
Act as the Supply Chain focal for all EA related work</li></ul></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><p><b>
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in business, technical field, aviation or related discipline or 4 years of relevant work experience</li><li>
5+ years' experience in fields of the Supply Chain, Airline, Manufacturing, or other technical or scientific field</li><li>
2+ years' leadership experience</li><li>
Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain operations and Management</li><li>
Strong Leadership, coaching and communication skills</li><li>
Experience in project managing a number of large projects with varying prioritization and completion dates</li><li>
Self-Motivated Engrained Continuous Improvement experience</li><li>
Up to 20% travel</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul><p><b>
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</b></p><ul><li>
Master's degree in business management, supply chain, engineering or other technical or scientific field or 6 years of relevant work experience</li><li>
5+ years as an organizational leader</li><li>
Experience managing large data sets and using data extraction tools and techniques</li><li>
Advanced data analytics, e.g., SQL, Python</li><li>
Advanced MS Office, e.g., VBA</li><li>
Formal Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement methodologies</li><li>
PMI/PMP certified</li></ul><br>
The base pay range for this role is $124,735.00 to $162,388.00.<br>
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.<br>
<br>
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.<br>
<br>
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.<br>
<br>
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.</div>

Senior Manager - EA Material Planning

Kraft Heinz

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div><b>All Posting Locations:</b> Chicago, IL, US
</div><div><b>Job Functions:</b> PR/Communications &amp; Regulatory</div>
<div><b>Date Published:</b> August 27, 2025</div>
<div><b>Ref#:</b> R-95972</div></ul><div></div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>ABOUT THE ROLE</div></div><div><div>
Job Description</div>
<p><b>Senior Communications Specialist</b></p>
<p><b>Chicago, IL</b></p>
<p><b>Our Company</b></p>
<p>The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry &ndash; we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream &ndash; it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best &ndash; best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.</p>
<p><b>Senior Communications Specialist at a glance&hellip;</b></p>
<p>The <b>Senior Communications Specialist</b> will be a key member of the Kraft Heinz Corporate Communications team, supporting the company&rsquo;s corporate communications activity, including media relations and social media across key global and North America-based initiatives. They will work closely with the Global Corporate Communications team, as well as Global and North America Zone leadership.</p>
<p>The<b> Senior Communications Specialist</b> will be responsible for assisting with developing and executing communications strategies and activation plans around key corporate projects, partnering team members and key company stakeholders to plan and execute corporate communications initiatives. This person will also ensure that all communications and activity reflect the Company&rsquo;s core values and advance Kraft Heinz&rsquo;s business strategy.</p>
<p><b>What&rsquo;s on the menu?</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Act as a key member of the Kraft Heinz integrated storytelling team, supporting story mining and story development through the lens of the Kraft Heinz company growth strategy. This person will help communicate priority stories across a variety of different channels including, pitching and securing stories with the national media and deploying on corporate social media and internal channels.</p>
</li><li><p>Support the development and execution of communications strategies and activation plans to help amplify key corporate initiatives globally and across North America, including but not limited to innovation-related announcements, manufacturing operations, digital transformation, financial communications, sustainability-related advancements, and more.</p>
</li><li><p>Assist team with development and execution of integrated Executive Visibility plans, helping position company leadership and subject matter experts as leading industry voices externally, especially on LinkedIn.</p>
</li><li><p>Support project management for key Corporate Communications team projects, including timeline/workback development and ensuring project checkpoints are hit.</p>
</li><li><p>Help build relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to drive best-in-class communications for Kraft Heinz.</p>
</li><li><p>Manage relevant partner/vendor relationships.</p>
</li><li><p>Passion to challenge the status quo and identify new &amp; compelling storytelling ideas.</p>
</li><li><p>Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, visibility, safety, and trust.</p>
</li><li><p>Not afraid to &ldquo;roll up sleeves&rdquo;; seeks to go beyond comfort to learn.</p>
</li></ul><p><b>Recipe for Success &ndash; apply now if this sounds like you!</b></p>
<ul><li><p>3+ years of working experience in Communications (at a consumer organization or communications agency preferred).</p>
</li><li><p>BA (in Communications preferred or equivalent).</p>
</li><li><p>Media strategy and media relations prowess.</p>
</li><li><p>Social media strategy, writing and reporting for social media, especially for executives.</p>
</li><li><p>Executive visibility plan development and execution.</p>
</li><li><p>Daring, collaborator, teammate and individual contributor.</p>
</li><li><p>Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, to engage senior Company leadership, external media and other critical company partners.</p>
</li><li><p>Strong project management skills, with ability to build and track timelines, keep projects moving.</p>
</li><li><p>Strong compassionate orientation and high level of personal caring. Unquestionable integrity.</p>
</li><li><p>Food &amp; beverage/CPG experience a plus.</p>
</li></ul><p>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, 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. *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><b>New Hire Base Salary Range:</b></p>
<p>$88,000.00 &ndash; $110,000.00</p>
<p><b>Bonus:</b> This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.</p>
<p><i>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</i></p>
<p><b>Benefits: </b>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.</p>
<p><b>Wellbeing:</b> We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.</p>
<p>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:</p>
<ul><li><p>Physical &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments</p>
</li><li><p>Social &ndash; Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training</p>
</li><li><p>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs</p>
</li><li><p>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability</p>
</li></ul><p><b>Location(s)</b></p>
<p>Chicago/Aon Center</p>
<p><b>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 </b>NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com<b> for assistance.</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Communications Specialist

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Media Performance</li><li>
Chicago, Illinois</li><li>
Spark Foundry</li><li>
Intermediate</li><li>
Hybrid</li><li>
8/27/2025</li><li>
115549</li><li>
25-8786</li></ul></div><div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
</b></h2><div><b>Company description</b><div></div><div><br>
Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT &ndash; Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions &ndash; to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients&rsquo; brands, and to buy more products and services from them.<br>
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Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world&rsquo;s best and most beloved brands and companies. We combine boutique-caliber insights and service with the buying clout and first-look access of a global leader, bringing the heat to challenger brands that want to act like giants, and to giant brands that want to act like challengers.<br>
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With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry&rsquo;s best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And bying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today&rsquo;s challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come.
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Because we know that heat arises the intersection of complementary forces, our professionals come from myriad disciplines and backgrounds: data, analytics, and insights, content and creative production, communications and strategy, finance and marketing, and sociology, psychology, and other liberal arts disciplines.</div><br>
<br>
<b>Overview</b><p><br>
The Senior Analyst, Paid Social is responsible for leading the success of client-paid social media campaigns by providing thoughtful leadership on campaign strategies and optimization, building strong relationships, and establishing clear lines of communication with clients, partners, and internal staff members.</p><br>
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<b>Responsibilities</b><br>
<ul><li>
Use analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure flawless campaign execution to meet and exceed stated client objectives</li><li>
Direct bid strategy, campaign optimizations, and reporting for paid social media campaigns</li><li>
Oversee budgets and flighting for all self-service platforms</li><li>
Manage rate tracking, benchmarking, planning costs, and overall budget for client accounts</li><li>
Forecast around audits and campaign analytics</li><li>
Assist the Manager and greater team with overall strategy and recommendations</li><li>
Serve as a mentor to Analysts and available for ad hoc questions and training</li></ul>
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<b>Qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>
1-2 years of paid social media experience required</li><li>
Demonstrated experience buying and planning across multiple platforms including Facebook, X, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Yelp, Uber Eats, Doordash, Instagram, and Pinterest</li><li>
Experience working in a client-facing capacity</li><li>
Experience using paid media to complement earned media campaigns and meet business objectives</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Office with specific strengths in Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>
Able to work independently and balance multiple tasks</li><li>
Genuine interest in the digital media space and enjoys staying up-to-date on industry trends</li></ul>
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<b>Additional information</b><div><br>
Our Publicis Groupe motto &ldquo;Viva La Diff&eacute;rence&rdquo; means we&rsquo;re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable &amp; inclusive experiences for all talent.</div><div></div><div><br>
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.</div><div></div><div><br>
Compensation Range: $59,850 - $82,740 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/08/2025.</div><div></div><div><br>
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</div><div></div><div><br>
#LI-JE1</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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