Analyst, Byproduct Innovation

The Wonderful Company • Los Angeles, CA

3h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company committed to providing high-quality, healthy brands and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.
We are looking for an Analyst, Byproduct Innovation on the Sustainability team to support new revenue streams across The Wonderful Company. This role sits at the intersection of commercialization, engineering, operations, and sustainability, advancing initiatives that convert agricultural byproducts into food products, animal nutrition, biomaterials, and other value-added applications.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills and business acumen to support early-stage innovation projects that drive both economic and environmental value.
This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in product innovation, strategy, operations, consulting, or go-to-market roles; exposure to CPG, ingredients, food, agriculture, or sustainability industries preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, agriculture, environmental science, business, public policy, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with Excel proficiency, including financial modeling and P&L analysis
• Experience developing clear, executive-ready presentations
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Structured thinker comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving mindset
• Willingness and ability to travel as required, including monthly day trips to California’s Central Valley

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new business opportunities for agricultural byproducts through market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling
• Analyze industry trends across food, feed, ingredients, and sustainability markets to identify growth opportunities and translate ambiguity into clear commercialization pathways
• Develop business cases (EBITDA, CAPEX, pricing, ROI) to inform investment and build vs. partner vs. outsource decisions
• Support development and launch of new food and feed ingredient platforms from concept through go-to-market
• Evaluate emerging processing technologies and potential strategic partnerships
• Identify pathways to convert byproducts into higher-value applications while reducing disposal costs
• Build executive-ready presentations to support senior leadership decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, finance, and commercial teams to advance projects from concept to implementation
• Support innovation research initiatives focused on high-volume byproducts, including collaboration with universities, technology partners, and potential customers
• Track project milestones and communicate progress, insights, recommendations, and key learnings to stakeholders

Benefits

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level