Associate Milk Marketing Analyst

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, Power BI, and

AI tools 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

Qualifications

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 including Disabled/Veterans