ZBB ANALYST

Pilgrim's; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a ZBB Analyst to drive budgeting, performance tracking, and cost management across Live Operations, Processing Operations, and Protein Conversion. You will develop tools and models, analyze variances, and deliver actionable insights that improve operational and financial performance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and BI tools, and experience with SAP. You will partner with operations leadership to implement process controls and support the

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year) in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Agriculture, or related field (or equivalent combination) must have.
• 2-5 years of directly related experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; advanced Excel; ability to interpret and communicate data; strong written and verbal communication; collaboration across teams; experience with SAP, Agristats, Power BI or similar tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, coordinate, analyze, and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly ZBB performance metrics for Live Production, Processing, and Protein Conversion operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of annual ZBB files and forecasting models.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools, reports, dashboards, and process control templates to monitor KPIs.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze variances between actual results and budgeted/target performance.
• Track and analyze utilities, operating costs, labor efficiencies, waste, yield performance, and other expense categories.
• Utilize operational reports, Agristats data, SAP, and other systems for internal comparisons and benchmarking.
• Build trend analyses using daily, weekly, monthly data to support decisions.
• Identify root causes and recommend data-driven corrective actions.
• Partner with operations leadership to establish process controls and monitoring tools.
• Support budgeting by providing data, analyses, and recommendations for targets.
• Communicate analytical findings through reports, presentations, and data visuals.
• Maintain diligence in tracking KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication skills

SAP/Agristats/Power BI experience

Education

Associate degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics/Agriculture

Tools

SAP

Agristats

Power BI

Job description

ZBB Analyst

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The ZBB (Zero-Based Budgeting) Analyst is a highly analytical and data-driven professional responsible for developing controls, reporting tools, and operational analyses that drive stability, process improvement, and cost management across the complex. This role serves as a key strategic partner to Live Operations, Processing Operations, and Protein Conversion Operations by identifying trends, uncovering root causes, and providing actionable insights that improve performance against key operational and financial indicators.

The successful candidate is naturally curious, energetic, and inquisitive, with a passion for using data to solve problems, improve processes, and influence business results. The ZBB Analyst will play an integral role in budgeting, performance tracking, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Enterprise Complex.

Responsibilities:

• Gather, coordinate, analyze, and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly ZBB performance metrics for Live Production, Processing, and Protein Conversion operations.


• Support the development and maintenance of annual Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) files and forecasting models.


• Develop and maintain effective tracking tools, reports, dashboards, and process control templates to monitor key operational and financial performance indicators.


• Identify, investigate, and analyze variances between actual results and budgeted or targeted performance.


• Track and analyze utilities, operating costs, labor efficiencies, packaging waste, ingredient waste, yield performance, and other critical expense categories.


• Utilize operational reports, Agristats data, SAP information, and other systems to perform internal comparisons, external benchmarking, and trend analysis.


• Build meaningful trend analyses using daily, weekly, and monthly data to support decision‑making and operational strategies.


• Identify root causes impacting operational and financial results and recommend data‑driven corrective actions.


• Partner with operations leadership to establish process controls and performance monitoring tools that improve accountability and results.


• Support the budgeting process by providing data, analysis, and recommendations to develop challenging yet achievable financial and operational targets.


• Communicate analytical findings clearly and effectively to management through reports, presentations, and visual data summaries.


• Maintain diligence and consistency in tracking key performance indicators while proactively identifying improvement opportunities.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

What You'll Need:

• Education: Associate degree (2-year degree) in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Agriculture, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant poultry, manufacturing, operations, or financial analysis experience.


• Experience: 2-5 years of directly related experience preferred;


• Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to effectively interpret and communicate operational and financial data; Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to collaborate across functional teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. Experience with SAP, Agristats, Power BI, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools is preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;


• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;


• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;


• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;


• Base salary range: of $39,393 - $44,316 based on experience;


• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and


• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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