Business Management Associate

Job Description

Business Management Associate 2027 – Multiple US Locations | Cargill

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Cargill, offering a hybrid work arrangement across multiple US locations, including Olathe/Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Shippensburg, PA, and Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN. Cargill is a global family company with 160,000 colleagues operating in 70 countries, providing essential food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products vital for living. This role is specifically within Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where the team researches, innovates, and creates solutions that improve animal lives through better nutrition. As an associate, you will connect to meaningful work that nourishes the world, transforming your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community by helping evolve industries and take on tomorrow’s greatest challenges.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Multiple US Locations (Olathe/Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Shippensburg, PA, Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN)
• Pay: $74,000 yearly
• Team: Animal Nutrition and Health business
• Mission: Complete an intensive training program to become a functional expert, contributing to core business areas within Cargill’s Animal Nutrition.
• Tech Stack:

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Pricing: Develop expertise in strategic pricing models and execution to positively influence business profitability.
• Supply Chain Strategy & Execution: Learn to formulate and implement effective supply chain strategies, ensuring seamless execution from sourcing to delivery.
• Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing: Engage directly in the processes of commodity merchandising, trading, risk management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strategic Marketing and Technology: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic marketing initiatives and leverage technology to enhance business operations.
• Data and Business Analytics: Apply robust data and business analytics to extract insights, inform decision-making, and drive business improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level role for individuals pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited program, with an anticipated graduation between December 2026 and August 2027. Candidates should be specializing in supply chain, operations, business, sales, finance, agribusiness, ag economics, business analytics, animal science, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Applicants must possess the right to work in the U.S. without relying solely on a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer. A willingness and ability to relocate to various U.S. locations is also required for this training program.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Strong capacity to solve complex problems through creative thinking, collaboration, and determination. Possesses strong analytical skills, with the aptitude to conceptualize the big picture while also diving into specific details. Exhibits the ability to take calculated risks and execute decisions decisively, along with strong written and oral communication skills to contribute both individually and as part of a team.
• Bonus: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.