Corporate Strategy Analyst

Corporate Strategy Analyst

This position will work from our Arden Hills, MN office with a hybrid work environment; minimum 3 days at Arden Hills, MN (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) weekly.

Position Overview

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/Mathematics


* 1 or more years of prior experience working on strategic and transformation growth projects - required


* External consulting and/or internal project-based problem-solving experience - preferred


* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom) -required


* Curious 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)


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