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Kraft Heinz Company · Chicago/Aon Center, IL

# Associate Director, Advanced Analytics - Growth & Manufacturing

Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America Director $164,200.00 - $205,200.00 Data & Analytics 

Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted September 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837507507)

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## Job description

### Job Description

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 immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels! Associate Director, Advanced Analytics
- Growth & Manufacturing at a glance...

You will lead the advanced analytics Growth & Manufacturing function at Kraft Heinz, building and deploying AI, ML, and BI solutions that drive data-informed decision-making—with particular focus on unlocking value in marketing effectiveness (MMM, consumer segmentation, market opportunities), R&D innovation pipelines (predictive modeling, ingredient analytics, NPD forecasting), and manufacturing performance (OEE optimization, predictive maintenance)—to accelerate KHC's digital transformation and AI strategy.

What's on the menu? Define and execute the advanced analytics roadmap aligned to KHC's AI and digital transformation strategy, with priority activations in marketing analytics, R&D predictive modeling, and manufacturing optimization. Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts and data scientists, fostering innovation, agile delivery, and continuous improvement. Partner with the Director of Analytics Products to shape KHC's Analytics strategy, with specific emphasis on Growth & Manufacturing applications across marketing (content personalization, creative analytics), R&D (formulation assistance, literature mining), and manufacturing (anomaly detection, process automation).

### Collaborate with Marketing to deploy advanced analytics

MMM, consumer segmentation, campaign attribution, and brand performance forecasting. Partner with R&D/Innovation to develop predictive models for innovation pipeline prioritization, ingredient performance analytics, and consumer trend forecasting. Work with Manufacturing on OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality analytics to reduce waste and improve throughput. Partner with L&D to build Analytics and AI literacy, responsible AI education, and adoption programs across the enterprise.

Champion agile delivery; work with product owners and scrum masters to translate business requirements into analytics user stories and deliver value in iterative sprints. Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you! I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field. I have 7+ years in analytics, data science, or a related field and 3+ years in people management.

I have a demonstrated track record of deploying ML/AI solutions in at least 2 of the following 3 domains: 1\.

### Marketing Analytics

MMM, campaign attribution, consumer segmentation, brand performance forecasting 2\.

### R&D / Innovation Analytics

Predictive pipeline modeling, ingredient/formulation analytics, NPD demand forecasting 3\.

### Manufacturing / Supply Chain Analytics

Demand forecasting, OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, quality analytics I have agile delivery experience in an analytics or product context. I have experience in Python, R, SQL, PowerBI or an equivalent BI platform, ML/statistical modeling, generative AI application development and prompt engineering, and cloud data platforms. I have experience leading a team, developing talent, managing executive stakeholder relations, and influencing cross-functionally.

I have experience leading change management for technology adoption.

### I have experience in the following domains

Marketing analytics methodologies (MMM, attribution); R&D innovation processes and sparse data environments; manufacturing KPIs (OEE, yield, MTBF) and supply chain forecasting principles. I have experience with Agile/scrum methodology; product thinking and user story development; data governance and responsible AI principles.

### Licenses and Certifications

None required.

### Preferred

cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP); ML framework credentials. PMP or SAFe agile certification a plus.

### Please note

This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared. We hope to find you a seat at our table! 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' strategy and values.

### New Hire Base Salary Range

$164,200.00 - $205,200.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs.

Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

### Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional
- Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 1, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 47 days
- Location: Chicago/Aon Center, Illinois, United States of America
- Pay: $164,200.00 - $205,200.00[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837507507)

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