Associate Milk Marketing Analyst

Job Description

General Purpose :

Under guidance, gather internal and external data related to the marketing of raw milk and milk components that is used to assist with forecasting, budgeting, pooling, pricing, and analysis of future milk supply and demand economics. Provide service and support to customers, members, and internal staff by providing information and responding to their questions and concerns. Assist the milk marketing team with special informational requests, research, analysis, and reporting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Support customer relationships by providing routine reporting, responding to inquiries, and attending customer meetings

Calculate credits and other special pricing for customers and communicate to the accounting department prior to invoicing

Assist with creation and maintenance of milk budgets by forecasting member production and customer demand to predict times of surplus or deficit milk supply

Support logistics team by providing reporting assistance with haulers & customers

Compile producer quality results for numerous delivery locations for calculation of quality customer reports

Develop and manage reports using company systems, such as SAP or Power BI, to enhance decision making for milk marketing and customer relations

Collect and analyze data on customer premiums, class utilization, farm-to-plant weight losses, and other useful information

Collect, analyze, and report market data to assist with projecting future milk supplies and demand. Make recommendations based on research findings

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience :

Undergraduate degree in agriculture, business, economics, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

0 to 2 years of marketing and / or sales, market research, analytical, or related experience

Knowledge of the dairy industry preferred

Certification and / or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company specific systems

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Able to provide quality deliverables on time

Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

Able to handle multiple assignments and prioritize work assignments

Able to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer