Data-Driven Business Analyst: Farm Ops & Yield Optimizer

Ratto Bros 1; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ratto Bros., Inc. in Modesto, CA seeks a Business Analyst to support operational, financial and strategic decisions. You will partner with farm operations, supply chain, sales and finance to analyze performance, build dashboards, and translate data into compelling narratives for leadership.

Regular on-site attendance is required at our Modesto facility. The role emphasizes storytelling with data, cost control, yield optimization and cross-functional collaboration to drive productivity and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related field is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in business analysis, operations analysis, agriculture, produce, manufacturing, or supply chain environments preferred.
• Experience with Power BI and ability to build, create, and maintain BI reports/dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational, financial, and production data across planting, harvesting, packing, cooling, and distribution activities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools for farm operations, yield performance, labor efficiency, and inventory management.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to crop yields, shrink, quality, labor utilization, and transportation costs.
• Translate data and analysis into clear, persuasive narratives that connect performance trends to business decisions, not just charts and numbers.
• Partner with operations and management teams to improve business processes and operational efficiencies.
• Support forecasting and planning activities, including acreage planning, harvest schedules, demand forecasting, and budget tracking.
• Assist with cost analysis and profitability reporting by field, crop variety, customer, and growing region.
• Collaborate with food safety, compliance, and quality teams to ensure accurate reporting and traceability documentation.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Strong analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Access

Excel

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

Ratto Bros., Inc. in Modesto, CA seeks a Business Analyst to support operational, financial and strategic decisions. You will partner with farm operations, supply chain, sales and finance to analyze performance, build dashboards, and translate data into compelling narratives for leadership.

Regular on-site attendance is required at our Modesto facility. The role emphasizes storytelling with data, cost control, yield optimization and cross-functional collaboration to drive productivity and value.