Business Management Associate 2026 - Multiple US Locations

Cargill, Incorporated; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural corporation is seeking a Business Management Associate in Canada. This entry-level position offers an intensive training program across various business functions, including supply chain and strategic pricing. Ideal candidates are graduating between December 2025 and August 2026 with strong analytical and communication skills. Flexibility for hybrid work arrangements is available.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health care

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Willing and able to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Complete cross-trainings in core business functions.
• Participate in an intensive training program.
• Contribute to various aspects like strategic pricing and supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Your Role

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.

What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow\'s greatest challenges. And that\'s just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater.

Business Management Associate Position

The Business Management Associate is an entry-level functional expert. Associates will complete an intensive 12-18 month training program within one of our core functions in Strategic Pricing, Supply Chain, Commodity Merchandising, Feed Formulation, Sourcing, Strategic Marketing and Technology, or Data and Business Analytics and complete cross-trainings in other functional areas. The program includes learning of both strategic and tactical business concepts within Cargill’s Animal Nutrition business. Associates will be evaluated on their technical skills, business acumen, and leadership actions and potential. Once you have demonstrated an understanding of the business, you would move into a position within one of the core functions listed above. Your career path can lead to key individual contributor roles or supervisory positions within Cargill Animal Nutrition. Leaders like you are our future. Let us take you there.

Your Work

This position will have accountability for learning and positively impacting the following aspects of the business :

• Strategic Pricing
• Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
• Feed Formulation
• Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing
• Strategic, Marketing, and Technology
• Data and Business Analytics
• Business Financials
• Employee Engagement
• Plant Operations
• Customers and Business Culture

Our Benefits

No matter who you are or where you are, we’ve designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what’s needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow’s what-ifs. You’ll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work / life needs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include :

• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Short term and long-term incentives
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Retirement plans
• Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation benefits for those that qualify
• Minnesota-based employees : Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Our Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $70,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and / or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.

Our Vibrant Community

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include

• Asian Alliance Network
• Cargill Young Professionals Network
• Cargill Ability Network (iCAN)
• Cargill Ebony Council
• Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN)
• Hispanic-Latino Council
• Cargill Pride Network
• Veterans & Military Support Network
• Cargill Women’s Network

Job Locations

• Various U.S. locations including but not limited to : Olathe / Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Shippensburg, PA, Wayzata / Minneapolis, MN
• Majority of work week will be in office but there will be flexibility for hybrid work arrangements
• Travel approximately 10% or less

Required Qualifications

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in supply chain, operations, business, sales, finance, agribusiness, ag economics, business analytics, animal science or related degree; and graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
• Willing and able to relocate
• Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to solve complex problems through collaboration, creativity and determination
• Strong analytical skills, aptitude to conceptualize big picture as well as dive into details
• Ability to take calculated risks and able to execute decisively
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• Strong communication skills – written and oral

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.