Live Business Support Analyst

About the role

The Live Business Support Analyst is responsible for supporting Live Operations with data analytics, Live Operations accounting, and admin/grower communications. This role will review, analyze, and maintain reporting such as performance and cost, assist functional areas with daily and period‑end processes, and work with Live Software to help drive initiatives. The analyst will provide support to the Live Business Financial Team, Breeders, Broiler and Hatchery Administrators and help drive live initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions related to Live Operations, including cost reconciliations and inventory counts.
• Communicate and collaborate with vendors and the Accounting team on discrepancies and issues relating to costs, invoices, and reporting needs.
• Assist in bird weights and farm scheduling in conjunction with Live Haul, the Live, and Plant Management teams.
• Assist the Live Support team with day‑to‑day tasks such as reconciliation of additional payments to growers, bird weights, and reporting.
• Facilitate with management and end users in the Live Operations division to identify, track, and report on key performance indicators.
• Manage databases and reports related to crop basis, grower performance, settlements, and inventory.
• Manage compliance of producer contracts while ensuring timeliness of contract renewals.
• Act as a master user on Live Accounting software to support the live team, respond to information requests, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Help maintain and develop Live Accounting software by acting as the liaison between IT and the Live department for implementations and new data‑management tools.

Qualifications

• Business analysis skills and experience modeling business processes.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Written and verbal communication abilities, including technical writing.
• Basic knowledge of live operations in a poultry environment.
• Experience analyzing data to draw business‑relevant conclusions and using data‑visualization techniques and tools.
• Management skills: self‑management, project management, listening, communication, and scope management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or at least one year of relevant experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and bend.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work may occur in cold or hot, wet, noisy environments.
• Travel to multiple sites as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage on day 1
• Life insurance on day 1
• PTO and paid holidays
• On‑site wellness clinic
• 20 % off products