MBA Summer Associate

MBA Summer Associate req40277 Employment Type: Intern or Other Job Types Location: HORSHAM,PA Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Position Summary: The Corporate Strategy team sits within the Growth Organization at BBU. Our team's purpose is to transform and disrupt the bakery and snack industries through new go-to market strategies, embracing new channels of distribution, developing new approaches to the business, and embracing new technology. The Corporate Strategy team collaborates with the Growth Organization and across the BBU business to solve cross-functional challenges, serving as thought leaders. MBA Summer Associate in Corporate Strategy will solve a well-defined strategic business problem or opportunity within new industry categories, existing product and brand portfolio, or areas like sales, supply chainandoperations. Past projects include strategic market analysis, asset strategy andbusiness case development, and product portfolio/pricing optimization. Summer Associates will also have exposure to company operations, including visits to bakeries, sales/delivery route rides and retailer market tours. The internship will also allow associates to interact with senior executives throughout the company, including presenting project analysis and recommendations to C-level executives. Key Job Responsibilities: The program will provide the following opportunities: Project ownership: Complete assigned project from kick-off to recommendation development and presentation to Senior Leadership#LI-JS1 Data analysis / Data-driven decision making: Conduct various analyses (e.g., consumer or customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis) and conduct scenario modelling to identify key insights and opportunities for BBU using internal and external databases and tools Cross-Functional Collaboration: Navigate the organization and work with other functions within BBU, such as marketing, innovation, consumer insights, category management, R&D and supply chain to ensure alignment of strategic recommendations Actionable Results: Produce actionable and relevant insights, recommendations and project results, integral to the business in the form of PowerPoint Presentations and Excel Financial Models. Key Behavioral Competencies: Do ideas excite you? Do you enjoy problem solving? Are you a connecter with strong intuition? When you see a blank sheet of paper, does it energize you or leave you feeling stuck? We are always building something new and are looking for results-driven, creative people who like to win as a team. Positive attitude in the face of adversity is paramount. Must have proven business acumen, be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and sharing your unique perspective on achieving results. Are you up for the challenge? The ideal candidate will demonstrate to following qualities: Problem Solving Ability. Strong conceptual and analytical skills with ability to turn findings into executable plans. Analytical Skills. Ability to source data from a variety of tools and databases, develop and implement new methodologies and analyses, and generate innovative insights from analysis. Leadership Skills. Ability to influence across organization at multiple levels. Experience leading cross-functional teams to results. Comfortable working on broad assignments, breaking down 'big picture' questions and problems into smaller components along the way. Results Oriented. Ability to turn insights into executable plans and actionable results. Ability to manage multiple workstreams/project, adjust priorities, and meet deadlines. Collaboration / Teamwork. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Education and Work History: First year MBA student Must be available for 12-week, full-time position from late-May to mid-August 3+ years' work experience Experience in the following areas is preferred: management consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy, finance, operations, supply chain, commercial or growth strategy, market research, project management Experience with consumer-packaged goods and/or large retailers preferred $2,000 per week with sign on bonus The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

Created: 2024-10-19