Job Description
General Summary: This analyst position performs a variety of jobs as listed below all in the support of the field department’s goal to provide accurate and timely information defining raw product supply for the SunOpta Fruit Group Berry Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Work closely with the Director of Field Operations in preparing the agenda for the weekly field update meeting • Work with the individual Field Managers to collect and document weekly field supply quantity estimates and quality forecast comments • Communicate directly with Growers, Receiving & Cooling warehouses, and Freight Carriers on matters relating to the Field Department. • Maintain various spread sheets reflecting output and performance of the raw product supply chain. • Work with Field Managers and take the lead on documentation of Food Safety field and harvest audits • Interact with Operation staff at the various processing plants to collect and document product reconciliation of product being received through out the state at the various locations against receipt at processing plants.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work well with others and under supervision.
Competencies: Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations. Grower and Freight Carrier Service - Manages difficult or emotional growers and supplier situations; Responds promptly to grower and supplier needs; Solicits grower and supplier feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions and provides clear answers; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively. Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions. Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as organic certifications and outside laboratory test results. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Math Ability: Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or better and a minimum of two years related experience in a Data Analyst position.
Computer Experience: To perform this job successfully, this position must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint software and ACCPAC (Oracle software experience is a plus, but not required.) Strong typing skills, 70 – 80 wpm preferred.
Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Pre-Employment Tests: The candidate with be subjected to pre-employment criminal background and drug screening tests. Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory completion of these tests. Other skill-related and psychological tests may be required.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, type or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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