Job ID: R-99505
Team: Trainees / MBA cohort in process
Location: Düsseldorf, NRW, DE

The Kraft Heinz Trainee Program – Germany
Program Start Date: 1 September 2026
Duration: 12-month program
Contract: Permanent contract from the beginning of the Trainee Program
Business Functions: Sales, Marketing, Category Development, Finance, Supply Chain, People & Performance
Important to note: Valid permanent working rights in Germany is required. Orientation year visa and/or Sponsorship visa are not sufficient to progress.
If you are interested in one of our other Trainee locations, please check out our website and apply directly to your preferred location. Please note different locations may have different Traineeship start dates.

This Program is designed to grow the future enterprise leaders. We are looking for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverages. Throughout the program, Trainees will hone their understanding of our business through commercial rotations, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy.

What’s on the Menu?
Your journey will start with a functional onboarding, giving you a hands-on induction into each of our different functions. This is followed by a field sales placement to get to know our products and consumers! During the program you will get to work on an individual business project where you will be challenged to apply your problem-solving skills. You’ll then experience a business placement in a field different to your project. After the 12-month program, Trainees will be placed into various functions where they can add immediate value.

Throughout the program, Trainees can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our Global leaders; receive mentorship from previous trainees; collaborate with trainees around the world; and enrol in learning experiences to grow as leaders.

• University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, graduated on or after 2025 from any subject area
• Maximum 2 years of professional experience after Graduation
• Strong proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in the local language is desired and additional European languages are highly valued
• Valid permanent working rights in Germany is required
• Europe Specific (recruiters please remove if not applicable): Mobility Preferences – candidates will be based in the location they apply to for first year. From second year onward, we are looking for candidates who are open to relocation within Europe, especially those based in the EU

Our Trainees are expected to live out the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and future leaders at the organization. At Kraft Heinz, our values are:

• We are consumer obsessed
• We dare to do better every day
• We champion great people
• We demand diversity
• We do the right thing
• We own it

Step 1: Application & Pymetrics Games Assessment

• If you pass the Application, you’ll receive a link to complete Pymetrics online games
• These games assess a candidate's cognitive, social, and behavioral traits - there is no right or wrong answer, it’s about how you think and approach tasks

Step 2: Pymetrics Video Interview

• A short, pre-recorded video interview to get to know you better
• You’ll receive the link only if you pass Step 1

Step 3: Trainee & Business Interview

• Opportunity for us to learn more about yourself and motivations
• Opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have!

Step 4: Assessment Day

• Group Assessment & Leadership Interview
• You will learn more about the business, our culture and the Trainee Program

Step 5: Panel Interview with Leaders

• Meet company leaders for yourself to share further about your goals and aspirations

Questions or concerns? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team of CNE.

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 table we touch. A consumer obsession fuels our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.