Business Analyst

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Business Analyst in Bayonne, NJ to support the Procurement & Business Optimization team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is smart, curious, analytical, and eager to grow into commercial-facing roles such as procurement, pricing, category management, and business strategy.

You will work closely with the Senior Director of Business Optimization to support cost savings, pricing intelligence, sourcing strategy, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; master’s preferred but not required.
• 2+ years in procurement, supply chain, finance, analytics, or any business-related role.
• Proficient with Excel/Sheets; PowerPoint or basic analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Category: Analyze markets, suppliers, and category trends; support sourcing strategies and supplier benchmarking; track pricing, contracts, supply risks, and KPIs; assist in cost structures and identifying savings opportunities.
• Business Optimization: Collaborate with Senior Director on cost-saving initiatives, SKU reviews, and process improvements; conduct research to identify efficiency and margin opportunities; support dashboards, trackers, and business reviews.
• Data & Insights: Analyze spending data, supplier performance, and category trends; build simple models and charts; prepare executive-ready summaries and slides.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, Commercialization and Finance to gather data; prepare materials for meetings and leadership updates.
• Supplier Partnership Support: Help coordinate supplier meetings, business reviews, and follow-up actions; track deliverables and deadlines.
• Planning Optimization: Demand & supply planning support; cross-functional alignment with Supply Chain and Procurement; build planning models and S&OP scenarios; track KPIs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Proactiveness

Collaboration

Communication

Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Excel/Sheets

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Bayonne, NJ

Department: Procurement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Experience: 2-3 years

Safety Sensitive: no

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Overview

We are seeking a high‑potential and motivated Business Analyst to join our Procurement & Business Optimization team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is smart, curious, analytical, and eager to grow into commercial-facing roles such as procurement, pricing, category management, and business strategy. They will work closely with the Senior Director of Business Optimization to support cost savings, pricing intelligence, sourcing strategy, and broader business improvement initiatives. This is a developmental, growth-oriented role designed to build strong capabilities in procurement, commercial strategy, and data‑driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Category Support

• Analyze markets, suppliers, and category trends for ingredients, spices, and other materials
• Support sourcing strategies, category reviews, and supplier benchmarking
• Track pricing, contracts, supply risks, and category KPIs
• Assist in evaluating cost structures and identifying savings opportunities

Business Optimization Partnership

• Work directly with the Senior Director of Business Optimization on cost‑saving initiatives, SKU reviews, and process improvements
• Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and margin enhancement
• Support dashboards, trackers, and business reviews

Data & Insights

• Analyze spending data, supplier performance, and category trends
• Build simple models, charts, and insights that help guide decision‑making
• Prepare concise summaries and executive-ready slides

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, Commercialization and Finance to gather data and support key initiatives
• Assist in preparing materials for internal meetings, cross‑functional updates, and leadership presentations

Supplier Partnership Support

• Help coordinate supplier meetings, business reviews, and follow‑up actions
• Track deliverables and ensure deadlines are met

Planning Optimization

• Demand & supply planning support: analyzing historical trends, forecast accuracy, and inventory data
• Cross‑functional alignment: coordinating with Supply Chain and Procurement to align sourcing with demand forecasts and inventory targets
• Planning models & S&OP: building scenario analyses and capacity reviews to support Sales & Operations Planning
• KPI tracking: monitoring forecast accuracy, service levels, and waste reduction to drive continuous improvement

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Curiosity & continuous learning
• Strong work ethic
• Collaboration & communication
• Proactiveness & ownership
• High positive energy and adaptability

Qualifications

• Smart, analytical, and eager to learn
• Energetic, positive, and solution-oriented
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
• A strong communicator who can work with many teams
• Curious about procurement, supply chain, business strategy, or data
• Proficient with Excel/Sheets; PowerPoint or basic analytics tools
• Bachelor's degree is required; master’s preferred but not required
• 2+ years in procurement, supply chain, finance, analytics, or any business-related role (open to strong new graduates or early‑career candidates with high potential)
• High positive energy and adaptability

At ofi, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide careers built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!

The pay for this role ranges from $81,000- 108,000 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.