Corporate Strategy Senior Associate

cargill•Shorewood, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s 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 thing—today and for generations to come.

Requirements

Master’s 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 Bachelor’s 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.
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
Utilizing Microsoft Excel to analyze data and build financial or other quantitative models

Responsibilities

Perform market analyses to grow Cargill’s 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.