Business Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze operational, financial, and production data across planting, harvesting, packing, cooling, and distribution activities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools for farm operations, yield performance, labor efficiency, and inventory management.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to crop yields, shrink, quality, labor utilization, and transportation costs.
• Translate data and analysis into clear, persuasive narratives that connect performance trends to business decisions, not just charts and numbers.
• Partner with operations and management teams to improve business processes and operational efficiencies.
• Support forecasting and planning activities, including acreage planning, harvest schedules, demand forecasting, and budget tracking.
• Assist with cost analysis and profitability reporting by field, crop variety, customer, and growing region.
• Collaborate with food safety, compliance, and quality teams to ensure accurate reporting and traceability documentation.
• Work with ERP, inventory, and farm management systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Create presentations, business cases, and ad hoc analysis for leadership decision-making.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Monitor supply chain and market conditions affecting leafy greens production and distribution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Resolve work problems and issues, along with ensuring compliance with all safety work rules and laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in business analysis, operations analysis, agriculture, produce, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Experience with Power Business Intelligence and ability to build, create and maintain all BI reports/dashboards.
• Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Experience with SQL, data visualization tools, or agricultural software platforms.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong Analytical Skills and Business Analysis capabilities to assess data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Skills in Business Process evaluation and improvement to map workflows and recommend efficiencies.
• The ability to define and document Business Requirements to support system enhancements and operational changes.
• Effective Communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, present findings, and facilitate discussions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.