Crop Inputs Business Analyst - Winnipeg, Canada - Paterson Grain

Paterson Grain

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Responsibilities:

1.

Management Reporting:

Provide comprehensive support for business unit dashboards, ensuring accurate and insightful data representation.
Lead the development of business unit dashboards, both from technical and strategic standpoints.
Analyze product positioning and contribute to strategic insights on business growth.
Foster a proactive approach to understanding and analyzing business performance.

2.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Manage and oversee the budgeting and forecasting schedule, ensuring timely and accurate financial planning.
Collaborate with headquarters and field personnel to review and refine budgeting plans.

3.

Administrative Processes:

Develop a deep understanding of payables and costing processes, serving as a liaison between accounting, headquarters, and field teams.
Train team members on effective payables and costing procedures.
Optimize administrative processes to enhance efficiency, allowing the product team to focus on strategic marketing efforts.
Provide improved cost information and identify opportunities for process enhancement.

4.

Business Administration:

Manage various administrative aspects, including AWSA compliance, insurance coordination, documentation maintenance, regulatory compliance (NH3 ERAP), and training records management.
Oversee data submissions and inventory administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.

5.

IT Expertise:

Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and Access, mentoring others in their usage.
Possess a strong understanding of business software, including AGRE and GMS.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and IT teams on software development and transition projects.
Act as the primary source for document creation and training materials.
Engage in internal and external projects, such as ecommerce implementation and agronomy software integration.

6.

Process Improvement and Training:

Develop and refine operational processes, offering innovative solutions and process enhancements.
Collaborate with various stakeholders to assess the impact of business unit changes on accounting, inventory, and other management areas.
Implement solutions through training, ensuring a smooth transition to improved practices.
Advocate for the recognition of the value of administrative and software advancements, emphasizing their role in enabling datadriven decisionmaking and resource optimization.

Qualifications:

Post secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Proven experience in management reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory management and administrative processes.
Strong proficiency in Excel and Access; familiarity with AGRE and GMS is a plus.
Exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities, especially with crossfunctional teams.
Detailoriented mindset with a focus on process optimization.
Prior experience in training and process development is advantageous.
Ability to navigate ITrelated projects and collaborate with technical teams.

Benefits:

Attractive compensation package including bonuses, company paid medical & dental benefits;
Worklife balance and Employee Assistance Programs;
On the job training & development and career growth opportunities;
Employee Referral Program (up to $1000 per successful referral);
Paid vacation and personal days.
Employee recognition and service awards.

Paterson Grain is known throughout Canada and the world as a company rooted in its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Paterson focuses its expertise on all aspects of grain handling and prides itself on building long-term relationships with Canadian farmers and its domestic and international customers.

Our agricultural products and services span all sectors of the Canadian grain industry and include crop input services, identity preserved programs and non-GMO programs.

Through our modern global network, Paterson Grain is fully capable of facilitating the marketing and transportation of quality crops to buyers around the world.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected further in the process will be contacted.