Associate Milk Marketing Analyst

dfa; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA in Knoxville, TN is seeking an analytically minded Marketing Analyst to gather data, forecast milk supply and demand, and support pricing decisions. You will create and maintain reports using SAP, Power BI, and AI tools, and collaborate with logistics and accounting to provide timely information to customers, members, and internal staff.

Your work will involve analyzing market data, supporting budgets, and delivering accurate insights to help optimize marketing decisions and customer

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in agriculture, business, economics, or related field.
• 0–2 years of marketing, sales, market research, analytical, or related experience.
• Knowledge of the dairy industry preferred.
• Certification and/or license may be required during course of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support customer relationships with routine reporting and inquiries.
• Create and maintain budgets by forecasting production and demand.
• Develop reports using SAP, Power BI to aid decision making.
• Analyze market data to project milk supply and demand.
• Collaborate with logistics and accounting teams as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, economics, or related field

Certification/license (may be required)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

AI tools

Job description

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

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