Business Management Associate 2027 - Multiple US Locations

cargill • Kansas City, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers. As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. The Business Management Associate is an entry-level functional expert. Associates will complete an intensive 12-18 month training program within one of our core functions in Strategic Pricing, Supply Chain, Commodity Merchandising, Feed Formulation, Sourcing, Strategic Marketing and Technology, or Data and Business Analytics and complete cross-trainings in other functional areas. The program includes learning of both strategic and tactical business concepts within Cargill’s Animal Nutrition business. Associates will be evaluated on their technical skills, business acumen, and leadership actions and potential. Once you have demonstrated an understanding of the business, you would move into a position within one of the core functions listed above. Your career path can lead to key individual contributor roles or supervisory positions within Cargill Animal Nutrition.

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in supply chain, operations, business, sales, finance, agribusiness, ag economics, business analytics, animal science or related degree; and graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
• Willing and able to relocate
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to solve complex problems through collaboration, creativity and determination.
• Strong analytical skills, aptitude to conceptualize big picture as well as dive into details
• Ability to take calculated risks and able to execute decisively
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Strong communication skills – written and oral

Nice To Haves

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Responsibilities

• Learning and positively impacting Strategic Pricing
• Learning and positively impacting Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
• Learning and positively impacting Feed Formulation
• Learning and positively impacting Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing
• Learning and positively impacting Strategic, Marketing, and Technology
• Learning and positively impacting Data and Business Analytics
• Learning and positively impacting Business Financials
• Learning and positively impacting Employee Engagement
• Learning and positively impacting Plant Operations
• Learning and positively impacting Customers and Business Culture

Benefits

• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
• Comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.

What This Job Offers

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