Corporate Strategy Analyst

Analyst, Corporate Strategy

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. 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: $54,800 - $71,300
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

As a member of the Corporate Strategy team, the Analyst, Corporate Strategy helps shape Bimbo Bakeries USA's competitive strategy by supporting internal consulting and research initiatives across the enterprise. This role works across the core BBU business to solve the organization's most critical strategic questions, identifying both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. The Analyst partners closely with Corporate and Business Unit leaders to develop actionable strategies that drive above?market growth, improve profitability, and strengthen long-term competitive advantage.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of enterprise and business-unit strategies that enable leadership to make critical decisions to profitably grow and defend the business.
• Support refinement of BBU's "where to play" and "how to win" strategic choices.
• Partner with Corporate Strategy and Business Unit teams to solve complex business problems using a hands-on, hypothesis-driven approach, including: Developing project deliverables and executive-level presentations, leading primary and secondary research and framing findings, insights, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives by analyzing metrics, dashboards, roadmaps, and financial results; identify key changes versus prior-year performance.
• Partner with Finance to evaluate the financial impact of strategic decisions and support plans to close performance gaps.
• Support strategy projects by: Developing deep understanding of product categories, customer segments, and retail channels, analyzing industry structure, go-to-market models, competitive dynamics, and market attractiveness and evaluating emerging and existing competitors and trends.
• Support national-scale, cross-functional transformational initiatives by: Coordinating workstreams across virtual, cross-functional teams and supporting the design and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Analytics & Problem Solving

• Ability to structure and solve complex problems using hypothesis-driven methodologies.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced data analytics and visualization.

Work Structure & Management

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently under tight timelines.
• Proficiency in applying strategy tools, frameworks, and processes.

Communication

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready insights.

People & Teamwork

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, and high cross-cultural awareness.
• Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset with connection to strategy deployment.
• High business curiosity, commitment to excellence, and accountability for results.

Leadership Competencies:

• Use a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Understands the business and organizational environment and shows interest in adapting to their culture and ways of working.

Education and Work History:

• Bachelor's degree required; Preferred fields: Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or other Technology/Business-related disciplines.
• 12+ years of cumulative experience in an analytical role (e.g., finance, sales, supply chain, M&A, venture, or strategy).
• Demonstrated experience addressing strategic business issues such as: Economics, Industry structure, Operations strategy, Financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen, Circana, and Spins.
• Willingness to travel occasionally based on business demand. Travel is typically infrequent.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. 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.