About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks motivated early-career candidates for a Business Management Associate position in its Animal Nutrition & Health business. This is an entry-level, rotational training program (12–18 months) that develops functional expertise across core areas of the business and prepares associates for individual contributor or supervisory roles.

• Complete an intensive 12–18 month training program in one of these core functions: Strategic Pricing, Supply Chain, Commodity Merchandising & Trading, Feed Formulation, Sourcing, Strategic Marketing & Technology, or Data & Business Analytics.
• Participate in cross-training across other functional areas to build broad industry knowledge.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to real business challenges; support strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Contribute to projects related to pricing, supply chain execution, sourcing, feed formulation, commodity risk management, financial analysis, and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support employee engagement and business culture initiatives.
• Travel as required (approximately 10% or less).

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Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply strategic pricing methods and market analysis.
• Support supply chain strategy and day-to-day execution activities.
• Assist in feed formulation and product optimization efforts.
• Work with commodity merchandising, trading, risk management, and sourcing teams.
• Use data and business analytics to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Contribute to business financials, plant operations, and customer-focused activities.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly, both written and verbal.

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Required Qualifications

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a third-party sponsored visa.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, sales, finance, agribusiness, ag economics, business analytics, animal science, or a related field, and graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Willing and able to relocate.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to see the big picture and dive into detail.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability using collaboration, creativity, and determination.
• Comfortable taking calculated risks and executing decisively.
• Ability to contribute both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Any prior internships or experience in supply chain, commodity merchandising, analytics, or animal nutrition is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary: $74,000 (the disclosed salary may be adjusted for geographic differentials).
• Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial security, and work/life balance.
• Minnesota-based employees: Sick & Safe Leave accruals apply per state law (one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year, unless otherwise provided by law).
• Opportunities to join Business Resource Groups and professional development programs.

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Locations & Work Arrangement

• Multiple U.S. locations (examples include Olathe/Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Shippensburg, PA; Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN).
• Majority of the work week will be in-office with potential flexibility for hybrid arrangements depending on location and role.
• Travel approximately 10% or less.

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About the Program & Career Path

• Designed to develop future leaders and functional experts within the Animal Nutrition business.
• Associates are evaluated on technical skills, business acumen, leadership actions, and potential.
• Successful completion leads into full-time roles in the chosen function with clear paths to higher responsibility.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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