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Community Food Bank

Food Sourcing Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

Key Responsibilities Strategic Food Sourcing & Acquisition * Contribute to the development of strategic food sourcing plans and lead implementation of approved sourcing strategies that align with CFB ...

Home Chef

Menu Strategy Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

... under food cost, cross functional meeting representative) • Execute weekly and monthly KPI ... Menu Strategy team tools within Google Workspace • Lead the meal selection process including ...

Otter

Strategy & Planning Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Who we are In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food ... About the role Supports strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives through data ...

Otter

Strategy & Planning Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Who we are In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food ... About the role Supports strategic decision-making and business growth initiatives through data ...

PepsiCo

Strategy Manager

Plano, TX

$110K - $185K/yr

Overview The Global Strategy function plays a critical role in charting PepsiCo's long-term growth ... global, and food & beverage sector-specific work for the Chairman and Senior Leadership team

PepsiCo

Strategy Manager

Chicago, IL

$110K - $185K/yr

Overview The Global Strategy function plays a critical role in charting PepsiCo's long-term growth ... global, and food & beverage sector-specific work for the Chairman and Senior Leadership team

PepsiCo

Strategy Manager

Chicago, IL

$110K - $185K/yr

Overview The Global Strategy function plays a critical role in charting PepsiCo's long-term growth ... global, and food & beverage sector-specific work for the Chairman and Senior Leadership team

PepsiCo

Strategy Manager

Purchase, NY

$110K - $185K/yr

Overview The Global Strategy function plays a critical role in charting PepsiCo's long-term growth ... global, and food & beverage sector-specific work for the Chairman and Senior Leadership team

PepsiCo

Strategy Manager

Plano, TX

$110K - $185K/yr

Overview The Global Strategy function plays a critical role in charting PepsiCo's long-term growth ... global, and food & beverage sector-specific work for the Chairman and Senior Leadership team

PepsiCo

Strategy Manager

Purchase, NY · On-site

$110K - $185K/yr

Overview The Global Strategy function plays a critical role in charting PepsiCo's long-term growth ... global, and food & beverage sector-specific work for the Chairman and Senior Leadership team

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How much do food strategy jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for food strategy in the United States is $124,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food strategy?

A food strategy involves planning and implementing approaches to improve food systems, supply chains, and nutrition outcomes. In a food-related job, it includes analyzing market trends, developing policies, and coordinating efforts to ensure sustainable and efficient food production and distribution. Skills in data analysis, project management, and knowledge of food industry regulations are often essential.

What is the difference between Food Strategy vs Food Product Development?

AspectFood StrategyFood Product Development
Primary FocusPlanning and guiding overall food business direction, market positioning, and long-term growthDesigning, creating, and testing new food products for market launch
Required CredentialsBusiness or marketing degrees, industry experience, strategic planning skillsFood science, culinary, or engineering degrees, product formulation expertise
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, strategic teams, marketing departmentsResearch labs, kitchens, product testing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageFood companies, consulting firms, retail chainsFood manufacturing, R&D departments, startups

Food Strategy focuses on the overall direction and market positioning of food businesses, while Food Product Development concentrates on creating and testing new food products. Both roles require industry knowledge but serve different stages of the product lifecycle and business planning process.

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Infographic showing various Food Strategy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,659 per year, or $59.9 per hour.

Director of Strategy, Insights, and Innovation

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Grove City, OH • On-site

$105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

At Mid-Ohio Food Collective, our mission is to end hunger one nourishing meal at a time while co-creating communities where everyone thrives. We are looking for a visionary, analytical, and collaborative Director of Strategy, Insights, and Innovation to help guide our Strategy and Innovation department and shape the future of hunger relief.

Position Summary

As the Director of Strategy, Insights, and Innovation, you will provide critical strategic guidance, project leadership, and advanced analytical support to advance internal operations and external customer insights. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Chief Innovation Officer, you will lead strategic planning, scale AI and automation adoption, oversee innovation portfolios, and translate complex data sets into actionable strategies that expand our community impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Planning: Assist in leading short- and long-term strategic initiatives, portfolio management, and research across health, nutrition, and economic mobility sectors.

  • Data Analytics & Modeling: Build robust statistical models and dashboards to evaluate the impact of food distribution programs, translate insights into compelling business cases, and support fundraising or advocacy efforts.

  • Innovation & AI Leadership: Champion the adoption of emerging tech and agentic AI workflows across the organization, managing change and establishing clear governance frameworks.

  • Departmental Management: Provide mentorship, coaching, and workload prioritization for team members while managing divisional budgets, vendor compliance, and executive-level communications.

What We Are Looking For

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business, Strategy, Technology, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years in data analytics, research, corporate strategy, or business operations. Proven experience working alongside senior executive leadership and managing cross-functional initiatives. Proficiency with analytics platforms and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python).

  • Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, strong executive presence, and a proven capability to apply emerging technologies to mission-aligned causes. Experience in nonprofit or health environments is highly preferred.

This job posting is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mid-Ohio Food Collective reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is a Drug-Free Workplace.


Mid-Ohio Food Collective's pre-employment Drug Screen includes testing for marijuana (THC). Although marijuana may be legal under certain state laws, it remains an illegal substance under federal regulation and therefore our policy as well. A positive test result for marijuana will be treated the same as a positive result for any other illegal, non-prescribed, or unauthorized controlled substance.


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