Corporate Strategy Senior Associate

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain we partner with farmers and customers to source make and deliver products that are vital for living.

Our 155000 team members innovate with purpose providing customers with lifes essentials so businesses can grow communities prosper and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thingtoday and for generations to come.

Perform market analyses to grow Cargills Agriculture & Trading Food and Animal Nutrition lines of business. Analyze competitor market shares and identify new opportunities in these areas. Develop and test hypotheses qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis working towards feasible solutions. Research conditions in local regional national or online markets and gather information to determine potential for organic or inorganic growth opportunities. Plan and structure work in support of team leaders and overall project management. Prepare written and verbal communications including storyline development and executive presentation preparation with clear insights and crisp recommendations. Collaborate with business partners in order to capture information and build consensus for recommendations. Project manage cross-functional teams to drive accountability for outcomes leaning in to overcome roadblocks and solve problems when critical organizational initiatives go off-track.

Telecommuting permitted one day per week.

Full time employment Monday Friday 40 hours per week $160000.10 per year.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree in Marketing Data Analytics Engineering Mathematics or a related quantitative field and 2 years of related work experience in the food and agriculture industry; OR Bachelors degree in Marketing Data Analytics Engineering Mathematics or a related quantitative field and 5 years of related work experience in the food and agriculture industry.

Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:

Conducting stakeholder interviews to gather data on market trends and operational challenges;
Delivering verbal presentations to senior leadership including explaining core findings making recommendations and facilitating discussion to understand reactions questions and next steps;
Utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Power BI to develop presentation materials that communicate data-driven insights and strategic recommendations; and
Utilizing Microsoft Excel to analyze data and build financial or other quantitative models.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet.