The Corporate Strategy Analyst plays a vital role within the Land O’Lakes Corporate Strategy group, collaborating closely with Land O’Lakes leadership to craft winning strategies that drive sustained, profitable growth in the dynamic and global Food & Agriculture sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to shaping both the company's future and the broader industry landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development: Collaborate with Land O’Lakes leadership to assess potential market entry opportunities, innovate new business models, and outline long-term corporate strategies that align with the company's overarching goals and objectives.Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive strategic plans and initiatives aimed at capitalizing on identified opportunities. This may entail evaluating the organization's existing capabilities and resources to determine how best to leverage them for market expansion.Problem Solving: Analyze and dissect ambiguous and intricate business challenges, formulate, and test hypotheses, and conduct thorough qualitative and quantitative data analysis to drive actionable and viable solutions.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with diverse global senior stakeholders, each with their unique perspectives and goals, to identify promising business prospects and formulate tailored strategies that effectively address their needs.Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on industry dynamics, including market trends, growth drivers, competitive landscape, and regulatory frameworks. Evaluate potential market opportunities and associated risks to inform investment decisions in related ventures.Required/preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree – required with a preference to Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering/Mathematics1 or more years of prior experience working on strategic and transformation growth projects - requiredExternal consulting and/or internal project-based problem-solving experience - preferredProficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom) -requiredCurious and Analytical - Intellectually curious with the ability to go beyond surface-level information to seek and understand key insights and business implications; Ability to track down primary/secondary research, analyze data, and synthesize findings Business Acumen - Experience using quantitative and qualitative strategic and financial frameworks to analyze the attractiveness and potential of growth opportunities. Foundational knowledge and exposure to multiple business disciplines (i.e. marketing, supply chain, or finance/accounting) Driven and Results-Oriented - Sense of urgency and flexibility to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple priorities Strong Collaborator - Team player; Track record of quickly gaining credibility, partnering with business leaders; Able to effectively lead and contribute to cross-functional teams through influence Excellent Communicator - Demonstrated professional confidence, communication and presentation skills when interfacing with executive leadership; Proven ability to articulate business strategies Self-Starter - Must be highly motivated with the ability to work through ambiguity, commitment to consistent, high-quality resultsExemplify Land O’Lakes wide leadership competencies: Collaboration, Innovation, Courage, Ownership, and DecisivenessThis role demands a blend of analytical competence, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills to navigate the complexities of the Food & Agriculture sector and drive impactful outcomes for Land O’Lakes.
Salary range: $69,040 - $103,560 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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