Staff Architect – Supply Chain Planning Capabilities

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.

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Staff Architect – Supply Chain Planning Capabilities at a glance...

You will proactively lead architecture activities that guide the design, development, and evolution of a portfolio of business solutions and related technologies. You will provide leadership, analysis, and business domain technology expertise to ensure digital solutions meet business outcomes while aligning with enterprise architecture standards and governance. Business domain technologies cover many Supply Planning Capabilities, including Demand Planning, Integrated Business Planning, Supply Planning, & Supply Chain Monitoring/Optimization. Critical technologies include O9, OMP, and Analytics & Decision Management Platforms (e.g., Aera).

What's on the menu?

• Translate business & technical requirements, documenting solution architecture design & analysis.

• Work closely with product owner & platform managers to ensure a robust architectural runway.

• Understand business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state) and determine corresponding enterprise solution design and change requirements.

• Monitor the solution portfolio to identify deficiencies (aging & functional fit).

• Understand emerging technology trends, and their practical application.

• Consult with project, platform and product teams to fit solutions to architecture, identifying when it is necessary to modify designs.

• Lead evaluation, design and analysis for the implementation of a solutions architecture.

• Work closely with the project, platform & product teams to ensure execution corresponds with the expected design & Enterprise Architecture.

• Understand key platform capabilities & roadmaps, influencing 3rd parties & ensuring that we maximize technology/business-value.

• Provide deliverables like standard definitions, reference models and architecture designs

• Define the principles, guidelines, standards, and solution patterns to ensure solution decisions are aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision

• Be an active member of the Architecture chapter, contribute to Architecture Review Board (ARB) decisions, and influence EA standards & frameworks.

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

• I have years of experience in relevant business solution & technology implementations.

• I have hands-on experience with modern off-the-shelf packaged solutions and/or digital product architectures (e.g., web and mobile applications, APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture).

• I have a good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.

• I have a strong understanding of project and product delivery methodologies with the ability to advise teams on architectural impact, risks, and technical debt.

• I have experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies, roadmaps & runways.

• I have experience delivering presentations to senior-level non-tech executives and technical audiences

• I have a demonstrated passion for digital technology, continuous learning, and modern engineering practices

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:

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

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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.