Business Operations Analyst

Christensen farms from what I know is a well respected industry swine producer. I've had several friends that have worked in this organization, I and I usually hear good things. If you have a business background, and know a thing or two about the hog industry, you might give this one a shot.

Business Operations Analyst Christensen Farms is a leader in Agricultural Production and is the fourth largest pork producer in the United States; with operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota. The Christensen family has been active in the pork industry for more than a quarter of a century; dedicated to delivering the highest quality, safe and consistent meat products to the consumer market. CF is a growing, profitable organization with an evolving focus as a food company. The work environment is highly collaborative and challenging. We believe in hiring smart and talented people and providing them with an opportunity to experience an outstanding professional work environment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities The Business /Operations Analyst will track and analyze business unit trends and draw conclusions and make appropriate actionable recommendations that will positively impact the overall business . Acts as a business partner to the rest of the company. Emphasis will be on analysis and interpretation of the data vs. a focus on report writing.

More details about this position are available online at http://www.christensenfarms.com

Busines Information Specialist - NC

Business Information Specialist I – Greensboro, NC – 1269

Role Purpose

This position will be responsible for providing analysis and reporting services to end users, documenting existing data sources and business rules, and gathering business requirements for critical projects and initiatives. This role will work closely with business users to understand their information needs and ensure that information is available at acceptable levels of data quality. To ensure the business has the information they need, this position will interface frequently with internal IS, strategic business partners and potential vendors. Accountabilities

• Develop data-driven reports supporting business strategies and opportunities
• Meet with business users to gain an understanding of their daily information needs
• Manage queue of outstanding and recurring report requests from marketing and commercial teams
• Maintain documentation all data sources managed internally and by third party vendors
• Help to clarify communication between IS teams and commercial areas
• Assist in the implementation of new workflow processes to improve data quality
• Document all completed report requests for future reference

Knowledge, experience & capabilities Critical knowledge:

• Four year degree in marketing, business, information management or IT.
• Syngenta Crop Protection business knowledge
• Knowledge of commercial data and information needs
• Good conceptual knowledge of information technology including relational databases and relational theory
• Basic working knowledge of MS Access, MS Excel, MS Sharepoint (MOSS), SQL and SAP BW

Critical experience:

• Marketing database management / mailing list management / CRM concepts
• End user business reporting
• Data auditing and quality control

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: 
 • Demonstrates an understand of the underlying business data contained with disparate source systems
• Understanding of organizational data and information needs
• Basic knowledge of data management principles
• Ability to effectively and efficiently connect business information needs with information technology capabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills interfacing with both business and IT areas
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Critical leadership capabilities: 
• Collaborate, support and lead commercial personnel, including business leadership
• Closely collaborate with Syngenta IS to deliver an effective and accurate information system to the commercial organization.

Critical Success Factors:

• Good working relationships with users in all areas of the business and IS
• Analytic skills and an basic understanding of database concepts 
• Communicate business requirements to technical IS staff
• Leverage business information experts within the company
• Concern for accuracy for requirements, reporting and data sources
• Demonstrate initiative in solving user reporting needs

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Travel requirements (approximately 15%)

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Business Analyst - Chicago Area

Business Analyst – Lisle, IL - 1231

 

Role Purpose - 

The overall purpose of the position of Business Analyst is to assist the management of the Flowers Business Unit of Syngenta Seeds, Inc. in the development and implementation of innovative sales and marketing strategies to achieve defined business objectives, including market share, brand awareness, revenue and profit goal for key product lines.

This individual will design and develop reporting & analyses for measure of business key performance indicators, profit optimization, uncertainty reasoning, planning, and a variety of other decision-support and strategy creation projects including preparation, maintenance and use of databases to segment, model and analyze customer information.

Assist project teams by providing in-depth statistical and business knowledge needed to handle complex issues.  Ability to rapidly grasp critical business issues, analyze, recommend and implement solutions.

Investigate technical and software related development tools to support business reporting initiatives (e.g. strategic decision analysis planning and follow up annual and five year budget planning).  

Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision, defining project plans, setting milestones, and estimating completion dates.  

Apply financial and statistical tools (e.g. risk adjusted NPV analysis, real options analysis, market valuation analysis) to support key business initiatives, and promote cross-training to provide effective information management support to marketing, finance and sales.   

Provide financial summaries and inputs into the Seeds Financial team as needed for the development of annual, five-year and periodic financial reporting summaries.

To support future strategic business decision making, lead coordination of collection and prioritization of market research data and competitive intelligence information for the business unit.  Provide data and information to cross functional work stream teams as needed; interface and participate on cross functional teams in product development and marketing teams.  

Accountabilities - 

Provides appropriate market research to the SHS Leadership Team including industry forecasts, competitive intelligence, partner profiles, potential customer data and any other external market data and analysis required by the business.

Provide analytical and research support for project-related work such as competitive benchmarking, external and internal strategic analyses, and executive presentations.

Guide the development and implementation of the balance scorecard for Syngenta Flowers in NAFTA in support of the Syngenta Flowers Global plan. 

Work with flowers marketing and business team to define analytics requirements and measurement tools to quantify business metrics and performance indicators (market share analysis, customer conversion and cannibalism, value share models and margin analysis, optimization of customer incentive systems, business opportunity valuation)

Design and develop programs in Excel, Access, or other business statistical and modeling tools to support marketing, financial, sales, business intelligence, and product development requirements for the flowers business.

Create and code Excel and Access spreadsheets to identify:

Customer segments, through absolute and relative measures

Performance by and within segments

Lifetime value of customers by acquisition and purchase channels

Purchase behavior by brand, and channel category over a customer’s lifecycle

Impact of sales ownership and activities on the customer

Demographic and business factors influencing customer performance 

Generate reports electronically through extraction from other files and databases through Excel and Access to create and maintain analysis files.

Design and develop reporting and analytics to support the key internal clients: product & brand management, segment marketing, e-commerce & merchandising, pricing & promotions, and customer relationship management. 

Work with immediate supervisor to prepare and present insights and learnings from analyses to share with internal stakeholders.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities 

Critical Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related areas.  MBA a plus.

Coursework in AgEconomics, Agri-Business, or Horticulture preferred.  

Proven experience in Strategic Decision Making business analytics.

Strong knowledge of Excel and Access 

Critical Experience

Advanced understanding of experimental design, sample, statistics, modeling and analyses of large data sets.  

Skilled in a broad range of quantitative methodologies   

Ability to create and adapt research methods to fit business needs.  Experienced in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer applications with heavy emphasis on business-to-business applications. 

Experience with market analysis, market segmentation, customer loyalty and value management, product/service concept testing and communications testing. 

Expert skills in Excel, Access, and other database management tools                 

Proven ability to analyze and synthesize secondary market data 

Proven independent project management skills                 

Strong analytical skills combined with ability to implement 

Detail oriented, creative and flexible 

Ability to work in a cross-functional, team environment 

Proven written and oral communication skills 

Ability to quickly understand core issues facing a business 

Critical Leadership Capabilities

• Drive Results

• Create Edge

• Mobility

Additional Information

• Travel as needed.  

• Future relocation possible.

• A minimum of 2 years in current position is required (requirement for internal applicants only)

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

Chief Financial Officer - Hot Opportunity!

Regional agricultural company located in Northern Illinois with annual revenues of $90 million is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. 

Overview: 

Responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with company management to execute long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.  Will direct and oversee all fiscal functions of the company, including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts of future business growth and general economic outlook.  

Skill/Experience Requirements:

8-10+ years experience in related financial/management roles

Advanced qualifications in Accounting/Finance essential

Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (advanced degree preferred)

Agricultural experience preferred

Send resume and application to: agriculturalcfo@gmail.com

Media Planning Professional

Media Planning Professional Top Ag/BtoB agency seeks an experienced media planning professional to join our talented/nationally recognized media services team. Looking for someone with at least 3 or more years in media, with strong strategic planning and communication skills. Agricultural media experience highly desired. Must have a good knowledge of media resources and media math, and experience with print, broadcast, Out of Home, online and non-traditional media tactics. For confidential consideration, send letter/resume and to hr@nicholsonkovac.com,

Ethanol Plant -Site Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental Manager

  

SITE HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

9/22/2008 

Cilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

Basic Function: 

The incumbent will lead the effort in with planning, establishing, implementing, and maintaining a variety 

of occupational health, safety, security and environmental programs to assure the highest degree of 

safety for plant employees. He/She is responsible for Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) 

compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health, safety, and environmental laws, regulations 

and standards.  

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

1. Site implementation and administration of company injury and illness prevention program, and all 

company policies, and procedures as they relate to safety. 

2. Document and compile records from ethanol process flow and production records as required for 

environmental compliance. 

3. Implement and administrate company Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures, 

as it relates to plant operations. 

4. Coordinate EHS training of all plant operations employees.  

5. Compile all compliance records and reports for submittal to or annual review by outside 

regulatory agencies. 

6. Maintains and updates all EHS compliance plans including but not limited to: The Hazardous 

Materials Storage Plan; The Risk Management Plan; the Waste Minimization Plan; the Spill 

Prevention, Countermeasure and Control Plan; and the Emergency Response/Contingency Plan.  

7. Maintains the facility chemical inventory and Material Safety Data Sheets. 

8. Coordinates regulatory inspections and acts as liaison in accompanying the inspector on the 

inspection of the permitted units.  

9. Performs incident investigations of accidents and near misses and coordinates with general 

manager to notify external agencies when required. 

10.  Maintains Cal-OSHA records for the site. 

11.  If first on the scene, acts as Incident Commander, until relieved, for any spill, fire or natural 

disaster. 

12. Participates in plant team management meetings and activities. 

13. Reports to Plant Manager and works closely with other plant management staff while coordinating 

and receiving overall direction from Corporate EHS management. 

14. Participates in internal (assigned facility) and external (other Cilion facilities) EHS compliance 

audits, when requested. 

15. Other duties as directed. 

Required Qualifications: 

To be considered for this role, applicants must have: 

- Education/Training: A recognized degree in an engineering or science discipline from an 

accredited college or university; and/or a professional license or certification in an appropriate 

discipline, i.e. professional engineer (state), registered environmental assessor (state), certified 

environmental manager (national association), certified safety professional (national association) 

or certified industrial hygienist (national association). 

- Work Experience: Progressive experience in the environmental and safety field in a 

manufacturing, refinery or other production environment. 

  

SITE HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

9/22/2008 

Cilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

 

- Skills:  

o Computer proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint) 

o A technical knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, 

application of engineering construction methods and materials, and engineering 

application of computers as they relate to the specialized field of environmental 

protection. 

o A knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and/or design criteria pertinent to the 

environmental discipline. 

o A knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertinent to the 

environmental discipline. 

o Strong communication skills, both oral and written (for training, presentations, report 

writing) 

o Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills 

o Ability to work with all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse 

group. 

Environment: 

- Must be able to perform above duties in the plant and plant office. 

- Will be exposed to some dusty and noisy conditions. 

- Must be able to work with Company's other Safety personnel to ensure consistency. 

- Must be able to travel periodically for training.  

Note: Corporate and Plant Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this 

position at any time. 

 

Department/Division: Operations   

Reports to: Plant General Manager   

Experience Level:  Experienced (5+ years)   

Location: Keyes, CA   

Employment Type: Full-Time   

FLSA Status: Exempt   

 

Founded in May 2006, Cilion is a renewable fuels company that converts corn into ethanol to power cars 

and trucks. Cilion has established itself as a leader in the U.S. ethanol fuel market and continues its 

leadership with its strategic investor group comprised of Khosla Ventures, Virgin Fuels, The Yucaipa 

Companies and Western Milling; and its knowledgeable management team with leading experience in 

agricultural markets, ethanol production, and fuels marketing and distribution. 

Apply to: careers@cilion.com, 

Product Manager - Melons!

Title: Product Manager Melons

Company: Syngenta Global Type of Work: Full Time Where Job is Located: California

Can Work from Home: No Must Hire By: N/A

Job/Work/Project Description: Develops and implements the operational/tactical Marketing Plans (calendar year) for the designated crop(s) under the leadership of the Product Business Manager and in close collaboration with the area sales teams, trial officers, breeders, supply chain, etc. Maintains current marketing data in system tools (MAPS, PMD).

•Supports the PBM in the development and continuous up-dates of the strategic crop plan. •Implements aspects of the annual marketing plan. •Contributes to decision making platforms as needed •Implements tactical marketing support (advertising, promotion, sales sheets, dealer/grower events, trade shows, etc.) and monitors and supports the compliance of Sales, PD, SC, etc. with the actions stipulated in the Marketing •Ensures Marketing Support groups timely production and delivery of required marketing and communication material as stipulated in the marketing plan. •Supports the PBM in crop marketing processes, i.e. pricing, product positioning, etc. •Responsible for competitor and market information and dynamics. Identifies trends and anticipates potential threats/opportunities for our crop business. •Support the sales force by visiting trials consistently, providing technical knowledge, technical variety information, variety positioning, market trends. Act and be seen as a resident expert in the field as it relates to products in the field and tactical marketing support. •Liaises closely and effectively with sales, trial officers and breeders, recommends and follows-up on trials and ensures customer (growers/dealer) feed-back loop to PBM, Product Development and Supply Chain Conducts customer support meetings.

Critical Knowledge: •Bachelor's degree in marketing or related product development or agronomic field. •Agricultural based marketing experience desirable •Good knowledge of the vegetables seeds industry •Knowledge of breeding/research technologies. Critical Skills: •Good communication and presentation skills Able to work independently •Team player •Creative, proactive, decisive, convincing •Proven track record of networking and people management •Commercial sense Critical Experience: •Minimum 5 years of proven track record in commercial or marketing function in the vegetables business •Minimum 5 years agronomic field or product development experience required •Experience in working in a matrix organization (desirable).

Other Behaviors Critical for the role: •Work collaboratively with downstream efforts. •Ability to successfully present new concepts to management and colleagues. •Ability to promote positive interaction internally and externally •Ability to learn new skills •Ability to teach new skills and practices •Professionalism •Ability to interact with people in a respectful, cooperative but assertive manner resulting in the achievement of program and company goals. •Tenacity and ability to make the proper decisions that will result in increased profitability. •Effectively and efficiently manage within the budgetary boundaries •Maintain safe working conditions. At all times, conduct work personally and for those supervised with the utmost of worker safety in mind •Set and maintain high work standards for self and those supervised for efficiency and accountability for action as performed.

•Develop fluent knowledge of organization and product. •Assess, implement, and execute business strategies relating to product marketing. •Proactive professional working relationships with global and regional business partners. •Ability to develop external, third party relationships that enhance our business products and opportunities in the traditional business and downstream activities. •Ability to innovate in the trialing process, and develop statistics that address the real underlying data needs to convince customers. •Ability to demonstrate value to sales via the use of tactical marketing tools and support. •Demonstrate increased crop profitability potential by capturing value traditionally and/or through innovative downstream activities. WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: may be required to lift up to 40 lbs. Extensive travel required (up to 50% of job).

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. Combination of office and fieldwork. Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens – pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust. Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required.

Public Relations opportunity with National Marketing agency

Exciting opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading business-to-business marketing service agencies, working on a premier agricultural account.  Ideal candidate will possess excellent writing skills and ability to manage projects within a team environment.  Requires a degree in marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field.  An agricultural background and specific writing experience and/or knowledge of crop production and/or livestock management practices would be a definite plus. 

 

We offer a fast-pace, team-oriented environment, work life balance, competitive wage/benefits package and convenient Brookfield location. 

 

Submit letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Recruiter Bader Rutter & Associates 13845 Bishop's Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 Or e-mail: careers@bader-rutter.com