Corporate Strategy Summer MBA Internship - Bimbo Bakeries USA
Horsham, PA
About the Job
Corporate Strategy Summer MBA Internship
req41399
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. #LI-JS1
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 chain and operations. Past projects include strategic market analysis, asset strategy and business 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 AbilityComfortable working on broad assignments, breaking down "big picture" questions and problems into smaller components along the way.
Analytical SkillsAbility to generate clear insights from analysis
Leadership SkillsManaging cross-functional projects, working with cross-functional partners towards a common goal/result, influencing others to take action/make decisions
Communication SkillsAbility to present project work to various audiences in oral and written form
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:
req41399
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. #LI-JS1
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 chain and operations. Past projects include strategic market analysis, asset strategy and business 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 AbilityComfortable working on broad assignments, breaking down "big picture" questions and problems into smaller components along the way.
Analytical SkillsAbility to generate clear insights from analysis
Leadership SkillsManaging cross-functional projects, working with cross-functional partners towards a common goal/result, influencing others to take action/make decisions
Communication SkillsAbility to present project work to various audiences in oral and written form
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
Source : Bimbo Bakeries USA
