Business Operations Analyst – Food Industry

About the role

A Business Operations Analyst in the food industry analyzes business operations to identify areas for improvement and streamline processes, ultimately boosting efficiency and profitability. They work with data to understand trends, optimize inventory, and improve supply chain management, collaborating with various teams to implement solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, inventory levels, spoilage rates and other metrics to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Examine business processes and workflows, recommending and implementing changes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor inventory levels, track product turnover, and manage spoilage to minimize waste and ensure product availability.
• Collaborate with purchasing, logistics and other teams to improve order fulfillment, delivery schedules and overall supply chain performance.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators, communicate findings to stakeholders and provide improvement recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations in food handling and operations.
• Identify root causes of operational issues and develop solutions to address them.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in business operations or sales within the food industry.
• Strong understanding of food distribution channels.
• Proven ability to generate leads, close deals and grow revenue.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.