Analyst, Byproduct Innovation

Job Description

The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. 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.

About the Role: Analyst, Byproduct Innovation

We are seeking an Analyst, Byproduct Innovation to join our Sustainability team. This pivotal role supports the development of new revenue streams across The Wonderful Company by converting agricultural byproducts into valuable products such as food ingredients, animal nutrition, biomaterials, and other high-value applications. The position sits at the intersection of commercialization, engineering, operations, and sustainability, advancing initiatives that drive both economic and environmental value.

The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical skills and business acumen to support early-stage innovation projects.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We operate on a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence Monday-Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new business opportunities for agricultural byproducts through comprehensive 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 robust business cases (including EBITDA, CAPEX, pricing, and ROI) to inform investment strategies and critical build vs. partner vs. outsource decisions.
• Support the development and launch of new food and feed ingredient platforms, guiding projects from initial concept through to go-to-market execution.
• Evaluate emerging processing technologies and identify potential strategic partnerships that align with innovation goals.
• Identify pathways to convert byproducts into higher-value applications while simultaneously reducing disposal costs.
• Build executive-ready presentations to facilitate senior leadership decision-making and project approvals.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, finance, and commercial teams to advance projects from concept to successful implementation.
• Support innovation research initiatives focused on high-volume byproducts, including active collaboration with universities, technology partners, and potential customers.
• Track project milestones and effectively communicate progress, key insights, strategic recommendations, and essential learnings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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 is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, agriculture, environmental science, business, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency, including experience in financial modeling and P&L analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing clear, concise, and executive-ready presentations.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• A structured thinker comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required, including monthly day trips to California’s Central Valley.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000 annually and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Benefits & Culture

At The Wonderful Company, we invest in our employees’ well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility. Includes 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, engaging employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, fitness reimbursements, and a 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: Our co-Founders have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives. Join Wonderful Giving to allocate company-provided funds to charities of your choice, and Wonderful Neighbor for group service projects.

About The Wonderful Company

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus, and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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