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Associate Director of Strategy & Business Operations

Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Strategy & Business Operations serves as the financial, analytical, and operational backbone of our grocery customer sales teams. In this high-impact role, you will own team performance outcomes — including volume, GSAT, and trade execution — while guiding strategic growth with assigned customers. Serving as the de facto CFO of your customer portfolio, you will advise Sales VPs and Directors on risks and opportunities, translating data into decisions that drive the continued expansion of our Prepared Foods business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Sales VP and Prepared Foods CFO to develop and execute volumetric and financial goals for the team.
  • Deliver ad hoc scenario analyses, enhance financial reporting, and lead annual planning and performance tracking.
  • Ensure the team effectively manages audit control points in full compliance with SOX requirements.
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with key cross-functional partners to accelerate growth.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Team Performance Managers, Customer Planning Analysts, and Customer Planning Specialists.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is a plus.

Work Experience:

  • 7 years of relevant CPG experience, including Customer Management, Sales Planning, and/or Trade Marketing. Experience with Customer Finance and Sales Analytics is a plus.

Key Competencies:

  • Analytically sharp: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 — particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI — with the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights.
  • Operationally agile: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and maintaining rigor and attention to detail in a fast-moving environment.
  • Influential communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to inform and influence senior decision-makers.

Supervisory:

  • Direct reports: 4
  • Indirect reports: 8

Travel:

  • 1-3 domestic trips per year

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$129,000.00 - $215,000.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Yes

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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Salary : $129,000 - $215,000

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