Intern Opportunity - Strategic Planning Analyst at Zoltek-Toray Group – St. Louis, Missouri
Zoltek-Toray Group
St. Louis, Missouri, 63103, United States
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Job Description
Title:
Strategic Planning Analyst Intern
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
GM Global Pultrusion and Strategic Planning
Location:
Corporate HQ – Bridgeton, MO
Date:
March 10, 2026
Job Summary:
The Strategic Planning Analyst Intern will work with key members of Zoltek Sales team. Zoltek is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of carbon fiber and supports a fast-growing business in advanced materials. This position will work closely with Sales leadership in developing strategy and supporting short-term and long-term business planning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives
- Analyze cost, pricing, and profitability trends of key products, and provide insights to support business decisions and drive sales strategy
- Develop and monitor industry, customer, and competitive analysis for the business
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and dashboards for senior leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and validate assumptions.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and benchmarking to identify growth opportunities.
- Synthesize data into comprehensive, yet concise, actionable insights
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in analytics, strategy, sales and marketing, or finance
- Prior experience in the chemicals, materials, or a related industrial industry strongly preferred
- Strong problem‑solving mindset with a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast‑paced environment with fluid timelines
- Comfortable navigating complex and ambiguous situations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Self‑starter with a high degree of intellectual honesty and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to “roll up sleeves” and drive work to completion
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Sitting at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
- Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting.
- Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office Environment
- Manufacturing environment which contains noise, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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St. Louis, Missouri, 63103, United States
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