Job Details

Cargill is a global, family-owned company with a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They provide food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products essential for life, connecting farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to daily essentials. With 160,000 colleagues in 70 countries, Cargills products impact billions of lives daily. Their commitment extends to fostering a vibrant and inclusive global community, celebrating diversity through various Business Resource Groups (BRGs).

Job Description: Business Management Associate

This is an entry-level position for a functional expert within Cargills Animal Nutrition business. The role is part of an intensive 12-18 month training program focused on one of the following core functions:

1. Strategic Pricing: Developing and implementing pricing strategies.
2. Supply Chain Strategy & Execution: Managing and optimizing the flow of goods and services.
3. Feed Formulation: Creating animal feed recipes that meet nutritional needs.
4. Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing: Buying, selling, and managing risk associated with commodities.
5. Data and Business Analytics: Analyzing data to support business decision-making.

The program will cover both strategic and tactical business concepts. Associates will be evaluated on technical skills, business acumen, and leadership potential. Successful completion leads to a role within one of the core functions, with potential progression to individual contributor or supervisory positions.

Responsibilities:

The Business Management Associate will learn and contribute to the following aspects of the business:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• Legal right to work in the U.S. (not based on a student or third-party sponsored visa).
• Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree (graduating between December 2024 and August 2025) in supply chain, operations, business, sales, finance, agribusiness, ag economics, business analytics, animal science, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to relocate.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and cultures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated through collaboration, creativity, and determination.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and handle details.
• Willingness to take calculated risks and make decisive actions.
• Ability to contribute effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $70,000 (Note: This is not adjusted for geographic differentials).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and other benefits (dependent on position and hours).
• Paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive health care plans.
• Short-term and long-term incentives.
• Mental health and wellbeing program.
• Digital learning library.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time for volunteer and community outreach.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation benefits (for qualified candidates).
• Minnesota-based employees receive Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals.

Job Locations:

Various U.S. locations (including, but not limited to, Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Shippensburg, PA; Minneapolis, MN). The role will primarily be office-based, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements and approximately 10% or less travel.