Associate Strategy Analyst
Salisbury, MD, US, 21804
Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company now in its second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.
Summary
Our Corporate Strategy team, located at our headquarters in Salisbury, MD is growing! The Associate Strategy Analyst is instrumental in orchestrating the organization's strategic trajectory through the precise utilization of data-driven insights and advanced analytical methodologies. This position ensures that strategic decisions align with the business's goals, leveraging key industry insights to uncover opportunities and challenges. This position entails the intricate distillation and interpretation of multifaceted datasets to yield insights that serve as the compass guiding strategic priorities and operational blueprints.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the annual 5-Year Strategic Plan process, including developing multiyear complex financial models and pro forma projections with business leads, engaging in scenario planning with FP&A leads, defining quantitative strategic objectives, and identifying and interpreting long-term industry trends
- Develop comprehensive market and competitor analysis by utilizing quantitative competitive benchmarking, conducting thorough analysis of market share dynamics, and staying informed on key industry trends, competitive landscape shifts, and customer preferences
- Assist in the formation and implementation of strategic projects by identifying key root causes, collecting and analyzing data from disparate sources, employing segmentation analytics, and developing quantitative KPIs to track initiative success
- Develop and refine high-quality presentations and other supporting materials for senior management and the Board of Directors
- Support FP&A with ad hoc projects and routine activities
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Business, or another relevant quantitative field with superior academic performance. Our ideal candidate will have:
- 0-2 years of relevant and progressive experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Banking, FP&A, or another relevant area
- PowerPoint, Excel, and Cap IQ experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proactive team player with eager intellectual curiosity
- Effective project and time management skills
Experience Preferred
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Industry experience in CPG, Foods, or Agribusiness
- Power BI and Circana experience
- Orientation towards client service
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
- Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Salisbury