Senior Analyst Strategic Business Planning

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. #LI-LF1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $76,300 - $99,200 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k & Company Match Position Summary: The Senior Analyst of Strategic Business Planning will support the Director of Strategic Business Planning by executing specific projects contributing to the development and design of the Value Chain Network Footprint. Assigned projects will support commercial category plans (Bread, Buns and Rolls, Sweet Baked Goods, Breakfast, Salty Snacks, and/or Innovation) enabling BBU’s transformation strategy. They will work across key functions (brand marketing, innovation, R&D, finance, manufacturing, distribution, sales) to obtain alignment on business assumptions and provide a recommended solution to the identified challenges. Success will be measured by the identification, approval and implementation of specific projects that will deliver the optimal Value Chain Network Footprint. Key Job Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze data to validate business assumptions and provide insights and recommendations
• Translate asset project assignments to actionable plans and business cases
• Manage projects that solve critical supply chain opportunities and risks, with a focus on manufacturing
• Engage cross-functional partners to ensure execution of initiatives
• Collaborate with individuals across multiple levels, functions, and geographies
• Validate existing and future commercial brand category key priorities and growth assumptions
• Clearly communicate project scope, objective, and requirements to required stakeholders to drive results

Position Requirements: Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Project management and risk mitigation
• Solution oriented, interpreting needs to actions
• Build strong business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally
• Communicate effectively and build alignment

Education and Work History:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Three or more years of supply chain, finance, sales, or strategy experience (supply chain inclusive of manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or planning) in the food sales or relevant responsibilities in comparable industry
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, including strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to turn findings into executable plans
• Strong written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to influence others
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Occasional travel throughout BBU

Physical Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job