What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst - Sales and Logistics position at Forsman Farms, Inc.?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Business Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for managing sales orders, coordinating customer schedules, and ensuring smooth logistics operations. As the Business Analyst, you will work directly with customers and internal teams, including the processing plant, to maintain an efficient and accurate scheduling process. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to analyze data, and manage multiple moving parts to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Generate Sales Orders: Accurately create and manage sales orders based on customer requirements and internal needs.
- Coordinate Weekly Customer Schedules: Work with customers to set up and update their weekly schedules for shipments and deliveries.
- Freight Management: Line up freight for deliveries, ensuring the timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
- Communication with Plant Operations: Collaborate with the plant team to ensure customer schedules align with the plant’s production and shipment timelines. Resolve any scheduling conflicts or issues that may arise.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze scheduling and shipment data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential improvements in the scheduling and logistics process.
- Continuous Improvement: Work closely with customers and internal teams to improve scheduling processes, customer satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency.
Experience
- Previous experience in logistics, sales order management, supply chain management, or customer coordination
- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Customer-focused with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
If you are passionate about leveraging your analytical skills to drive business success in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Business Analyst.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
