Business Analyst
@ Forsman Farms

Howard Lake, Minnesota, United States
On Site
Posted 17 days ago

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Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to support all internal and external egg production activities and sales for our egg processing and production business at Forsman Farms. In this role, you will bridge production and sales by providing clear, actionable insights to support planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

Production & Supply Chain Analytics:

  • Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly egg supply volumes and pricing.
  • Track egg sales volumes, pricing, production trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
  • Identify gaps, bottlenecks, or overages in supply to support proactive planning.

Sales Support & Forecasting:

  • Partner with the Director of Sales to align production availability with customer orders and market trends.
  • Provide data-driven insights for pricing, contract decisions, and sales P&L forecasting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with procurement teams and third-party producers to assess operational capacity.
  • Communicate actionable supply data to production and sales teams.
  • Help develop contingency plans for supply fluctuations or quality issues.

Performance Reporting & Strategic Insight:

  • Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor egg supply efficiency, yield, and costs.
  • Analyze performance of internal and external egg sources to optimize sourcing decisions.
  • Participate in business reviews with leadership to improve profitability and supply continuity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting or related field preferred. 2+ years of experience in business analysis, supply planning, or operations, preferably in agriculture, food production, or manufacturing. Proficiency in Excel, business intelligence tools, and ERP or inventory systems is required. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Key skills/competency

  • Business Analysis
  • Supply Chain
  • Forecasting
  • Data Analytics
  • Excel
  • ERP
  • Reporting
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Performance Tracking

How to Get Hired at Forsman Farms

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience in analytics and supply.
  • Highlight relevant skills: Emphasize Excel, ERP, and BI tool experience.
  • Research Forsman Farms: Understand their production and sales process.
  • Prepare for collaboration: Showcase cross-functional teamwork in examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Excel and BI tool functions.
Practice ERP system simulations.
Run supply chain data analysis examples.
Prepare dashboard and KPI reporting demos.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in cross-department projects.
Explain handling tight deadlines under pressure.
Share instances of data-driven conflict resolution.
Discuss adapting to changing production demands.

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