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senior manager, consumer insights global brands Jobs in Chicago

senior manager, consumer insights global brands

scientist r d global brands

Ferrara

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 Work Location: Chicago
 
 
 
 
 Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 Want to make an impact?
 
 
 
 
 The Food Scientist will lead the development of new products and improving existing products as part of the Global Brands Innovation team. This individual will work closely with cross-functional partners to develop and commercialize projects from benchtop development through scale-up and launch. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Ferrara&rsquo;s Global Candy Brands such as Nerds, SweeTARTs, and Black Forest.
 
 
 
 
 Ways you will make a difference
 
 
 
 
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 Executes various product development projects within sugar confectionery such as Innovation, Renovation, Supply Continuity and Network moves.
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 Leads the development of projects from benchtop development through pilot plant scale up, factory scale-up, and commercialization.
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 With support of manager, works to create product development plans and design of experiments to enable flawless execution of products from benchtop to manufacturing.
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 Ensures all products meet Ferrara&rsquo;s quality standards and shelf life requirements.
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 Works closely with Process Engineers, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing in project execution and problem solving.
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 Leads 5-10 projects at any given time and may lead 1-2 high priority projects within a given year.
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 Effectively communicates project status updates directly with manager, key stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
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 Proactively generates new candy innovation ideas to present to the R&amp;D and cross functional partners.
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 Travels both domestically and internationally up to 25%.
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 Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
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 Understands and demonstrates the Company&rsquo;s core values.
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 Performs other duties as assigned.
 
 
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 Skills that will make you successful
 
 
 
 
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 Prior knowledge of confectionary technology desired, not required
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 Ability to apply prior scientific knowledge to confectionery technology
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 Strong project management skills to lead 5-10 projects at once.
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 Comfortable working in office, laboratory, and factory environments.
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 Strong verbal and written communication.
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 Self-starter who is comfortable working in a face paced environment.
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 Highly efficient at planning and staying on tight timelines and planning projects accordingly.
 
 
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 Experiences that will support your success
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering or similar scientific field, or equivalent experience
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 Masters or certification is a plus
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 3+ years&rsquo; food industry experience or equivalent knowledge and skill set preferred
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 Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
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 Working knowledge of SAP PLM desired, not required
 
 
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
 
 At Ferrara, we&rsquo;re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
 
 
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
 The salary range for this role is $71,100 - $99,500 annually.
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Scientist, R&D - Global Brands

CPS, Inc.

<div>
 If you&rsquo;ve been looking for an incredible work environment that welcomes creativity and innovation, then this may be the ideal job for you! Bring your polymer based formulations experience and drive new product development by working with customers to create new &ldquo;green&rdquo; products! Highly desirable location on the West side of Chicago!
 
 
 Our Core New Product Development (C-NPD) team is at the heart of this innovation, developing breakthrough packaging solutions that reduce waste and meet evolving consumer needs. We thrive on collaboration, working closely with customers to transform insights into new products that perform in the lab and in the marketplace.
 
 
 As we continue to tackle global packaging challenges, we remain entrepreneurial and inventive at our core. We take pride in our close-knit culture, where curiosity, creativity, and technical excellence drive progress. Joining us means being part of a team that believes in each other, our work, and the positive impact we can have on the world.
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a curious and motivated Staff Materials Scientist to join our Core New Product Development (C-NPD) team as a Technical Lead. The role is focused on formulation development and product innovation for water-soluble packaging solutions, helping to meet unmet needs on laundry, autodish, and related applications.
 
 
 This position blends hands-on experimental work with project leadership; you will lead cross-functional development teams, own technical customer relationships, and translate experimental results into innovative, commercializable products. Unlike roles in polymer synthesis, this position emphasizes application of existing polymers, blends, and conversion processes into new solutions.
 
 
 The Staff Materials Scientist reports directly to the Head of New Product Development R&amp;D, with significant visibility across the organization and customer partners. As a senior-level technical role, it carries the potential for future direct-report leadership responsibilities as organizational needs and individual performance align.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead formulation projects through company&rsquo;s stage-gate innovation framework, from concept to commercialization.
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 Partner with customer R&amp;D teams to define requirements, co-develop solutions, and validate product performance.
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 Design and execute experiments to explore film formulation, structure-property relationships and converting processes.
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 Apply advanced data analysis and modeling tools (Python, JMP, MATLAB) to interpret complex results and accelerate development.
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 Guide cross-functional teams in evaluating new materials and processes, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with customer needs.
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 Communicate technical results and recommendations effectively to internal leadership and customer stakeholders.
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 Monitor and coach junior scientists, strengthening the company&rsquo;s innovation capability.
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 Stay current with external trends in materials, packaging, and sustainability to inform innovation strategy.
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 If you&rsquo;d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.
 
 
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 JO: 12.3.25SK
 
 
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 $109,000 - $169,000 + Bonus
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Bonus Program with a profit sharing bonus when eligible, a comprehensive benefits packaging including medical, dental, vision insurances, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, transit flexible spending account (if applicable), employee assistance program, identify theft protection, 401k and paid time off (vacation and sick days).
 
 
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Staff Polymer Formulation Materials Scientist

Kraft Heinz

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US
</div><div>Job Functions: Procurement</div>
<div>Date Published: December 8, 2025</div>
<div>Ref#: R-98623</div>
<div>Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid</div></ul><div></div><div> 
</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>
Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities
<ul><li>Lead end-to-end category strategy and execution for North American blow-molded packaging, including multi-year vision, demand forecasting, project prioritization and total-spend accountability.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Own strategic sourcing projects and the RFx/award process (including electronic sourcing), supplier selection, contracting and contract governance to deliver cost, service, quality and innovation objectives.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage senior to mid-level supplier relationships and performance (business reviews, KPIs, risk mitigation, escalation, continuity planning).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lead discussions with suppliers around long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation and technology advances, and potential investment decisions</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lead supplier development and investment discussions (mold/tooling CAPEX, tooling lifecycle).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Drive commercial negotiations and execute complex contracts using advanced negotiation techniques</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop Should Cost Model and track Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in partnership with Data Analytics and Procurement Finance, accountable for measuring and reporting value delivery.</li></ul>
<ul><li> market intelligence to maintain deep category expertise (market, pricing, cost drivers, supplier landscape) and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identify business needs at the sourcing and category project level in the following areas: Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation (AQSCI).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identify, prioritize and deliver value-generating projects based on complexity, resources, risk, implementation time and financial impact and track/report realized savings and service improvements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Aptitude towards Continuous Improvement is an essential requirement to deliver annual productivity targets and service improvements</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure robust strategic sourcing processes and procurement governance are applied to all projects; collaborate with global procurement peers to align on standards and leverage global leverage where appropriate.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop procurement resources (including Global Procurement Solutions support) and influence without direct authority.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage escalations for major supplier issues and coordinate cross-functional remediation to protect supply, quality and customer service.</li></ul>
Expected Experience &amp; Required Skills
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Applied Sciences, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field. Candidates with extensive relevant experience in Packaging R&amp;D, Quality and manufacturing will be a plus</li></ul>
<ul><li>5 to 7 years of proven experience in Procurement of materials or services preferably in consumer goods industry or a combination of Procurement, R&amp;D, Quality &amp; operations experience indexed towards packaging</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of food Packaging &amp; Packaging fundamentals is critical, as well as having the knowledge of packaging technologies like blow and injection molding and thermoforming is a significant plus.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of sustainable solutions and future requirement of compliance for packaging materials and manufacturing trends</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to Collaborate with senior leadership including business unit presidents, brand teams, and global category leaders to gain alignment on strategies and collect the proper input for organizational sourcing needs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in developing long-term business strategies is highly desired, specifically establishing mid-to-long term direction based on insights into external market indices, global supply chain, and the organization's overall capabilities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prior experience developing strategies aligned to function with organizational goals and generates results that will have a positive impact on the function/business unit. Advanced experience in the sourcing life cycle process and possesses a strong grasp of the tools needed to complete the process.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Effective negotiator and influencer with demonstrated examples with internal customers and external suppliers/partners.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to understand, organize, and communicate complex information in an easily understandable format tailored to a variety of audiences. Ability to articulate all aspects of a complex contract from compliance to commercial elements all the way from the C-suite audience to operational contacts at the plant level</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, support requests from, and interact directly across all levels of the organization.</li></ul>
<ul><li>We &ldquo;own&rdquo; it at KHC and success requires an individual who is results-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, independent, and responsive.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Have strong analytical, planning, and execution skills, including exceptional attention to detail.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possess a strategic mindset; can effectively articulate various perspectives and impacts of issues and understand the future impact to the business. Able to see all sides and the inherent value to stakeholders.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to multitask and juggle projects at varying levels of complexity.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and have an understanding for source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, etc.). Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.</li></ul>
This position is considered a normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces. To create a more agile and modern workplace, we allow Chicago/Aon Center based employees to work virtually for up to two days each week and expect them to work in-person during the defined core days at their assigned work location at least three days per workweek.
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:
$120,100.00 &ndash; $150,100.00
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 &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social &ndash; 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></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Manager Blow Molding - Packaging Procurement

Wells Enterprises, Inc.

<div>Are you ready to join a growing Insights team while working on some iconic ice cream brands? Are you a naturally curious individual who enjoys knowing the &lsquo;why&rsquo; behind the &lsquo;what&rsquo;? Are you seeking an opportunity that will expand your skill set beyond traditional market research approaches? Apply today to our Senior Consumer Insights Manager of Global Brands role! This role will conduct relevant consumer research in the U.S. that guides and supports innovation, brand strategy, and corporate initiatives. The Senior Manager of Consumer Insights Global Brands, supporting brands such as Nutella and Kinder Ice cream, will play a pivotal role in driving the business forward by transforming data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Insights Leadership
<ul><li>Serve as the unbiased consumer voice by providing thought collaboration with brand management through consumer and marketplace insights. Work with local and global business partners to understand and explain business drivers, competitive challenges and forward-looking opportunities for growth, short term and long term. Go beyond the data, build a &ldquo;what, so-what, now-what&rdquo; narrative that will drive action and impact business growth. Build consumer empathy and understanding across the business team by effectively communicating existing climate and identifying actionable learning needs. Understand consumers deeply, and uncover and translate data, to meaningful and compelling insights.
</li></ul></li><li>Drive Brand Insights
<ul><li>Ensure consumers are at the heart of everything we do. Infuse &quot;consumer obsession&quot; and champion the external view across our businesses. Drive &quot;consumer obsession&quot; in the day to day. Communicate consumer and marketplace insights for brand using diverse and multiple sources (syndicated and custom research) Embed learning to increase the impact of insights into action by making them meaningful to the business strategy. Build the consumer story by connecting the dots across various pieces of research, primary and secondary, as well as behavioral data. Envisions impact of insights on the business, with an end-to-end thinking mindset. Focus on establishing business partners&rsquo; decisions and aligning the research agenda to them, then tailor communications of research findings to support upcoming decisions.
</li></ul></li><li>Data Analysis and Interpretation
<ul><li>Transform complex data sets into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions. Present research findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
</li></ul></li><li>Strategic Partnership
<ul><li>Collaborate with marketing, sales, product development, and other departments to integrate insights into business strategies. Work closely with external research vendors and agencies to ensure high-quality research outcomes. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver insights that support their objectives.
</li></ul></li><li>Innovation and Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging research methodologies, and best practices in consumer insights. Continuously seek opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the insights function. Drive innovation in research approaches and data utilization to keep the company at the forefront of industry insights.
</li></ul></li><li>Project Management
<ul><li>Oversee multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Prioritize projects based on business needs and strategic importance. Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards and data privacy regulations. Manage projects within approved budget. Ensure the research roadmap and budget align to key priorities across brand strategy, innovation, communications, and foresight.</li></ul></li></ul></div>
 <div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Psychology, Sociology or related field required; MBA preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of marketing research experience with budget responsibility in a consumerpackaged goods company. Strong drive for results with a passion for the consumer and marketing. Business-owner vs. researcher mindset. Proficiency in syndicated and custom data
</li><li>Minimum of 10+ years of experience in consumer insights, market research, or a related role within the CPG industry.
</li><li>Deep understanding of the CPG sector, including key players, market dynamics, and industry trends.
</li><li>Knowledge of the competitive landscape and market positioning strategies within the CPG space. &bull; Understanding of how to integrate consumer insights into marketing strategies and business decisions.
</li><li>Experience in selecting appropriate, diverse research methodologies, designing research studies, and trying new methods when appropriate.
</li><li>Experience leading projects with ownership of budgets, research partners, research, and schedule.
</li><li>Research Expertise: Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
</li><li>Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
</li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and persuasively to various audiences.
</li><li>Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
</li><li>Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Visible change agent with an entrepreneurial spirit and proven success in establishing progressive and advanced capabilities. &bull; Experience with developing and influencing brand strategy, omni-channel communications and innovation.
</li><li>Strong sense of curiosity and desire to seek opportunities to self-educate on new methodologies and techniques, and general research and business news. &bull; Ability to influence across multiple levels in an organization. &bull; Success in navigating complex business dynamics.
</li><li>The base pay range for this position is $128,501 to $179,902 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time
</li></ul>Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
#LI-Hybrid</div>

Senior Manager, Consumer Insights Global Brands

Popeyes

<div>Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.
RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands &ndash; TIM HORTONS&reg;, BURGER KING&reg;, POPEYES&reg;, and FIREHOUSE SUBS&reg;. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS&reg;, BURGER KING&reg;, POPEYES&reg; and FIREHOUSE SUBS&reg; brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Job Summary: The Operations Partner is the coach responsible for driving operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and brand standards across their assigned restaurants. This role reports to the Franchise Business Partner (FBP) and is responsible for identifying gaps, delivering training, and tools that help franchise restaurant leaders with consistent routines that improve service, food quality, and the overall guest experience.
Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Conduct structured operational assessments across for assigned restaurants.</li><li>
Coach restaurant general managers (RGM) and leadership teams on critical drivers of guest satisfaction: speed of service, order accuracy, food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, and safety.</li><li>
Observe service routines and deliver immediate, constructive feedback.</li><li>
Track execution against bottom-performer routines and other operational frameworks, ensuring compliance with brand standards.</li><li>
Use guest satisfaction surveys, operations scores, and guest complaint data to identify underperforming restaurants.</li><li>
Partner with restaurant leaders to implement action plans that directly improve guest outcomes.</li><li>
Conduct follow-ups to verify progress and reinforce accountability.</li><li>
Share success stories and practical playbooks across restaurants to scale what works.</li><li>
Deliver in-restaurant coaching and training for Managers and District Managers.</li><li>
Support the rollout of new operations initiatives, technology, or training programs.</li><li>
Reinforce Popeyes Academy learning with live, practical application in the restaurant.</li><li>
Build capability in RGMs and shift leaders to sustain improvements beyond your visit.</li><li>
Partner with FBP to align restaurant-level operations coaching with broader franchise business plans.</li><li>
Provide monthly updates to FBP on progress within assigned restaurants, highlighting commitments, follow-ups, and results.</li><li>
Escalate persistent performance issues, ensuring support from Ops Services leadership.</li><li>
Document findings, monitor corrective action, and track guest experience KPIs.</li><li>
Join restaurant visits with FBPs, share operational insights, and align coaching plans with business priorities.</li><li>
Prepare visit reports, update tracking systems, and maintain communication with Field &amp; Ops Services leadership.</li><li>
Participate in FBP-led business reviews when operations improvement is the top priority, presenting operational insights and progress updates.</li><li>
Conduct deep-dive operations reviews with underperforming restaurants, escalating chronic issues as needed.</li><li>
Support systemwide initiatives (NRO support, Elevate rollouts, seed training for brand initiatives).</li></ul><div></div>
Skills &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Hospitality, or a related field required</li><li>
3+ years of restaurant operations leadership experience in QSR.</li><li>
Proven track record of improving operational execution and guest satisfaction.</li><li>
Experience in training, coaching, or leading restaurant managers/teams.</li><li>
Strong coaching and training ability, with practical &ldquo;in-the-moment&rdquo; feedback skills.</li><li>
Excellent knowledge of QSR operating routines, guest service fundamentals, and food safety.</li><li>
Ability to analyze guest and operational data, then translate into clear action plans.</li><li>
Highly organized, disciplined, and comfortable managing a large portfolio.</li><li>
Strong communication and collaboration skills.</li></ul>
This position is benefits eligible and offers a comprehensive package including health benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) offered upon hire date. fertility benefits to support family planning needs, a 401(k) plan with Company match available after the first year of service, time-off programs (including PTO, sick leave, Company-observed holidays, and parental leave), short-term and long-term disability insurance, and telemedicine &amp; mental wellness support. Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits and resources, and may vary based on job classification, location, and length of employment. We are equally committed to professional development, offering various learning and development courses.
#popeyes
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.</div>

Sr. Analyst, Operations Partner, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, US&C

fairlife, LLC

<div>
 fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
 
 
 With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:
 
 fairlife&reg; ultra-filtered milk
 
 ;
 
 Core Power&reg;
 
 High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;
 
 fairlife&reg; nutrition plan&trade;
 
 , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
 
 
 A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
 
 
 To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
 
 
 
 job purpose:
 
 
 
 The Sr Procurement Manager, Ingredients is accountable for leading all activities within strategic sourcing and procurement operations for the entirety of the ingredients portfolio at fairlife. This role is directly responsible for managing and overseeing the development and execution of sourcing strategies that align with fairlife's strategic objectives: cost improvements, supply resilience, innovation, and supporting growth. The position delivers value to the business by ensuring fairlife sources the highest quality, most cost-effective ingredients from a reliable, high performing supply base. As a key strategic partner to fairlife R&amp;D, you'll be instrumental to fueling innovation. You will lead high-stakes negotiations for new ingredients, directly impacting and defining the evolution of our product portfolio.
 
 
 You'll be joining a high-growth, collaborative procurement team where our values fuel our results. We own it, pursue better, and take action, delivering success by always doing the right thing and working to win together."
 
 
 
 responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Lead all procurement and category management activities for the Ingredient category at fairlife.
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 Identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies that reduce total delivered cost, mitigate inflationary headwinds, and bolster supply resilience.
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 Manage supplier performance through routine business reviews and cross-functional scorecard evaluation process.
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 Identify risks and vulnerabilities within ingredients supply base and develop risk mitigation strategies to build a more resilient supply chain.
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 Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) process to ensure consistent lowest total cost of ownership.
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 Develop and execute vendor agreements in close collaboration with Legal Team.
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 Assist in the development and management of annual material cost budgets.
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 Analyze and forecast market inflation trends and work to address any price variances to budget.
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 Support Product Development R&amp;D Team in innovation and sustainability projects involving supplier &amp; material selection.
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 Develop a supply base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, enabling strong supply chain resilience while effectively leveraging spend, and driving innovation &amp; sustainability.
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 Monitor, track and report on savings and key performance indicators for category
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 Stays abreast of industry trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies within the ingredients industry.
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 Support new ingredient projects, including supplier selection, qualification, improving supply resilience
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 Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance.
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 Collaborate with Planning Team on inventory flow &amp; order optimization opportunities.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 skills/qualifications required:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, food science, engineering, or related fields required. Master's degree in supply chain or related fields preferred.
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 5-+7 years' experience performing strategic sourcing.
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 Strong knowledge base of ingredient markets, ingredient costing and ingredient suppliers, within flavors, sweeteners, cocoa, stabilizers, etc. enable
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 Demonstrated track-record of executing year-over-year cost savings initiatives and ability to develop a cost savings project pipeline.
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 Category management capabilities to mobilize cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and deliver value.
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 Strong project management background desired with experience in CPG environment
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 Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions.
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 Proactive business results-focus, and proven ability to provide insights that generate value.
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 Strategic thinker that is focused on winning today AND building for the future, leveraging agility + growth mindset.
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 Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, eager to partner, create value-based relationships with team members up, down and across the organization.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 position location:
 
 Chicago, IL
 
 
 
 reports to:
 
 Director, Direct Materials Procurement
 
 
 
 travel requirements:
 
 up to 35%
 
 
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 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Base pay range:
 
 
 $125,000&mdash;$150,000 USD
 
 
 
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 race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
 
 
 
 
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Sr. Procurement Manager, Ingredients

Kimberly-Clark

<div>You&rsquo;re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we&rsquo;re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you&rsquo;ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you&rsquo;ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
The Global Consumer Experience &amp; Content Senior Manager is responsible for defining and driving the global strategy, best practices, and governance for all owned media channels, excluding paid media. This role will lead the vision for our brands&rsquo; own content including websites and social media platforms, ensuring a consistent and elevated consumer experience across all markets while safeguarding governance, safety, and reputation. This includes setting global frameworks for content creation, influencer and creator partnerships to enable local market execution and scaling.
In this role, you will:
Global Owned Media Strategy:<ul><li>
Develop and own the global strategy for owned media channels, including websites, social media platforms, influencer programs, and content hubs. Ensure the strategy aligns with overarching global marketing objectives, brand messaging, and business goals.</li></ul>
Consumer Experience &amp; Connections:<ul><li>
Partner with Segments and GSLs to develop Connections and Consumer Experience strategies, embedding industry-leading practices.</li><li>
Oversee content governance to ensure consistency, compliance, and brand integrity.</li><li>
Drive innovation in content formats, including video, interactive experiences, and emerging channels.</li></ul>
Social Media Leadership:<ul><li>
Build and scale social first owned media capability, ensuring governance, safety, and brand reputation.</li><li>
Develop social influencer and creator models to amplify brand reach and engagement.</li><li>
Establish measurement frameworks for social content performance and consumer sentiment.</li><li>
Partner with markets to enable adoption of global content and social strategies.</li><li>
Provide toolkits, training, and best practices to accelerate capability building.</li><li>
Ensure seamless integration of content and social into sector campaigns and consumer journeys.</li></ul>
Web Experience Management (WEM):<ul><li>
Lead Web Experience Management: Partner with DTS and Global/ Segment teams to deliver the strategy for managing brand websites and delivering personalised, high-quality digital experiences. Drive consistency and governance globally to drive scalability and best-in-class performance across brand.com sites.</li><li>
Drive migration and optimization of websites to the global Digital Experience Platform (DXP), ensuring compliance, security, and futureproofing for AI-driven experiences.</li></ul>
Additional Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Monitor emerging trends in social, content, and consumer experience to inform strategy.</li><li>
Manage agency and platform partnerships for content creation and social activation.</li><li>
Drive compliance with data privacy, safety, and brand standards across all consumer touchpoints.</li></ul>
About Us
Huggies&reg;. Kleenex&reg;. Cottonelle&reg;. Scott&reg;. Kotex&reg;. Poise&reg;. Depend&reg;. Kimberly-Clark Professional&reg;. You already know our legendary brands&mdash;and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn&rsquo;t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you&rsquo;ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We&rsquo;re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we&rsquo;re always looking for new and better ways to perform &ndash; so there&rsquo;s your open door of opportunity. It&rsquo;s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. 
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we&rsquo;re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you&rsquo;ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you&rsquo;ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:<ul><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree, MBA or graduate level degree in relevant field preferred</li><li>
Minimum 10 years experience in consumer experience, content strategy, and social media leadership within global organizations.</li><li>
Proven track record in setting global best practices and governance, developing and scaling content and social strategies across multiple markets.</li><li>
Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, including owned platforms, influencer marketing, and web experience management.</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li></ul>
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you&rsquo;d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com. 
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
Chicago Commercial Center Kimberly Clark Careers | Chicago
To Be Considered 
 
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
And finally, the fine print&hellip;.
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark&rsquo;s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark&rsquo;s sole discretion.
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Grade 7/P5 - grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country
Salary Range: 173,400 &ndash; 214,200 USD. At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.</div>

Senior Manager, Global Consumer Experience & Content

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