Business Management Associate 2027 - Multiple US Locations

About the role

Cargill’s purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. As a Business Management Associate in our Animal Nutrition business, you will learn and positively impact key aspects of the business, including strategic pricing, supply chain strategy and execution, feed formulation, commodity merchandising, trading, risk management, sourcing, strategic marketing, technology, data and business analytics, business financials, employee engagement, plant operations, customers, and business culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete an intensive 12–18 month training program within one of our core functions: Strategic Pricing, Supply Chain, Commodity Merchandising, Feed Formulation, Sourcing, Strategic Marketing and Technology, or Data and Business Analytics, including cross-trainings in other functional areas.
• Learn strategic and tactical business concepts within Cargill’s Animal Nutrition business.
• Demonstrate technical skills, business acumen, and leadership actions and potential.
• Move into a position within one of the core functions once you have demonstrated an understanding of the business.

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 field; 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 with aptitude to conceptualize the big picture as well as dive into details.
• Ability to take calculated risks and execute decisively.
• Ability to contribute both as part of a team and individually.
• Strong communication skills—written and oral.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Benefits

Cargill offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs. Minnesota-based employees receive Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $74,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Schedule

Majority of work week will be in office with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements. Travel approximately 10% or less.

Job locations include various U.S. locations such as Olathe/Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Shippensburg, PA; Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN.