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About this Manager, Transportation Financial Performance role at Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz · Onsite · Chicago, IL

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 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.    Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!


Manager, Transportation Financial Performance at a Glance….

The Manager, Transportation Financial Performance is the key link between Transportation Operations and Logistics Finance. This role sits within the Financial Performance pillar and is responsible for deepening the financial partnership with Transportation Ops leaders, translating operational activity into financial KPI visibility, and helping the business understand the cost drivers behind its results.

 

The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Logistics Financial Performance and works in close collaboration with the Logistics FP&A team, providing the operational context and inputs that feed the monthly close, forecast, and BU conversations.

 

This is not a traditional finance role. The ideal candidate is someone who is deeply fluent in how Transportation operations work and who can translate that knowledge into financial language that drives decisions and action plans with Operations Leadership.

 

What’s on the menu?

  • Operational Partnership

  • Own the weekly performance meeting cadence with Transportation Ops leadership and Logistics Procurement
  • Act as the primary Finance point of contact for Transportation operational teams
  • Develop a deep understanding of Transportation cost drivers like carrier rates, fuel, network utilization, fines, and penalties
  • Partner with Ops to identify root causes behind cost variances and co-develop action plans
  • Financial KPI Visibility

  • Track and report Transportation financial KPIs on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Translate operational performance (volume, lanes, carrier mix, service failures) into financial impact
  • Provide timely explanations of cost variances to the Logistics FP&A team to support month-end close and forecast
  • Build and maintain financial visibility tools that give Ops leaders real-time cost awareness
  • Productivity & Savings

  • Lead savings calculations for Transportation productivity initiatives (Champions program)
  • Facilitate performance discussions, track action plan progress, and follow up on open items
  • Support contract negotiations and renewals by providing cost analysis and financial overview to Procurement
  • Quantify and track incremental cost impacts from network changes, carrier transitions, and service level adjustments
  • AI Tools & Finance Intelligence Partnership

  • Partner with Finance Intelligence to co-develop operational visibility dashboards and AI-powered reporting tools
  • Provide subject matter expertise on Transportation workflows to support automation and tool design
  • Champion adoption of new tools within Transportation Ops and Finance teams

 

 

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance, or a related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in Transportation operations, supply chain, or a finance role with strong operational exposure
  • Strong understanding of Transportation cost drivers — freight, carrier management, fines, fuel, and network operations
  • Financial literacy — comfortable reading P&Ls, interpreting KPIs, and building business cases
  • Strong communication skills — able to engage credibly with both Ops leaders and Finance partners
  • Analytical mindset — able to connect operational data to financial outcomes
  • Collaborative and proactive — comfortable working across functions without direct authority
  • Experience with SAP, Excel, and data visualization tools preferred
  • Exposure to AI tools, dashboards, or automation initiatives is a plus

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:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

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 [email protected] for assistance.

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ABOUT US Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we

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