Assistant Manager BU Innovation

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, BU Innovation is an entry-level management member of the project management team who helps translate strategic priorities into coordinated, customer-focused initiatives. The role works across business, marketing, sales, research and development, packaging, and supply chain, supporting projects from early planning and feasibility through execution and in-market performance tracking. It provides broad exposure to Tyson’s processes and a foundation for developing business acumen, technical knowledge, and cross-functional leadership skills to help deliver corporate and category volume, profit, and share objectives.

Requirements

Proficiency with standard business productivity tools and the ability to learn and effectively use new systems.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, build productive relationships, and tailor information for cross-functional audiences.
Demonstrated analytical ability, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate proactively and adaptably, influence without direct authority, contribute to and help lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least two years of relevant work experience preferred.
Knowledge of Tyson internal systems such as SAP, NPD, and Tango.

Responsibilities

Support Innovation Managers in developing and executing initiatives that advance volume, profit, and market-share objectives for assigned categories while aligning with broader corporate priorities.
Build working knowledge of Tyson systems, processes, stage-gate requirements, and customer packaging-development platforms to help projects move from concept through commercialization.
Coordinate cross-functional partners, clarify deliverables and timelines, and maintain alignment throughout assigned projects.
Partner with customer business teams to develop and execute customer plans, including feasibility assessment, product and packaging research and development, project execution, customer sell-in, and in-market performance tracking.
Contribute to developing and executing business plans intended to deliver category financial, growth, and share objectives.
Monitor milestones, performance measures, risks, and dependencies; identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
Participate in developing and executing product and packaging design plans that support renovation, differentiation, and marketplace relevance.
Collaborate with sales to understand customer strategies, identify opportunities, and incorporate customer insights into business and brand plans.
Work with supply chain partners to evaluate operational readiness and establish redundancy and continuity plans across the assigned category and manufacturing network.