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<div align="center" class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;"><em>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!</em></strong></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><br></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;"><em>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 </em></strong><strong><em>diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.</em></strong></div><div class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: white;">#LI-LF1</span></div><div align="center" class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: black;">Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates </strong><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">nationwide!</strong></div><div align="center" class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:</strong></div><div align="center" class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Salary Range: </strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">$76,300 - $99,200</span></div><div align="center" class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Comprehensive Benefits Package</span></div><div align="center" class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Annual Bonus Eligibility</span></div><div align="center" class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">401k & Company Match</span></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;">Position Summary</strong><span style="color: black;">:</span></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">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. </span></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Success will be measured by the identification, approval and implementation of specific projects that will deliver the optimal Value Chain Network Footprint.</span></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;">Key Job Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Collect and analyze data to validate business assumptions and provide insights and recommendations </span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Translate asset project assignments to actionable plans and business cases</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Manage projects that solve critical supply chain opportunities and risks, with a focus on manufacturing</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Engage cross-functional partners to ensure execution of initiatives</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Collaborate with individuals across multiple levels, functions, and geographies</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Validate existing and future commercial brand category key priorities and growth assumptions</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Clearly communicate project scope, objective, and requirements to required stakeholders to drive results </span></li></ul><div class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;">Position Requirements</strong><span style="color: black;">:</span></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;">Key Behavioral Competencies:</strong></div><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Analytical thinking and problem solving</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Project management and risk mitigation</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Solution oriented, interpreting needs to actions</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Build strong business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Communicate effectively and build alignment </span></li></ul><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;">Education and Work History:</strong></div><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted</span></li></ul><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong style="color: black;">Ideal candidate will possess:</strong></div><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">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</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Demonstrated problem solving skills, including strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to turn findings into executable plans</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Strong written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to influence others</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Strong organizational and planning skills</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Computer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word</span></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Occasional travel throughout BBU</span></li></ul><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Physical Demands:</strong></div><div class="ql-align-justify">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.</div><div class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">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.</span></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">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.</span></div>

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