Business Improvement Analyst

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Job Title: Business Improvement Analyst
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Analyst/Estimator
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

We are looking for a Business Improvement Analyst to join the growing team on a permanent, full-time basis.

As an Elders Business Improvement Analyst, you will play a fundamental role in the development and implementation of organic business improvement initiatives key to Elders' ongoing growth and success. You will do this primarily by generating insights through the analysis of a range of internal and external data, and the application of those insights in the design, delivery and review phases of various business improvement initiatives across all Elders products.

Responsibilities

You will:

Review data, systems and processes to assess and monitor product profitability, cost to serve, working capital performance and internal process optimisation
Assist in the development and implementation of organic business impr0vement initiatives, primarily using a range of analytical methods to refine the scope of initiatives so as to maximise the opportunity for success
Develop reporting and tools to assist senior leadership in assessing the operating performance of the business
Engage with a range of stakeholders to communicate the work of Business Improvement and to explain, in practical terms, the results of analysis
Assist in the day-to-day management of programs and projects managed by Business Improvement, primarily by performing supporting analytical activities (e.g. process mapping, risk analysis, scenario modelling, etc.)
Identify and evaluate the impact of industry trends and possible step-change disruption.

About you

You will

Have a minimum of 2.5 years' experience as a business analyst (preferably in a for-profit setting), including experience supporting large-sale organisational transformation programs
Advanced-level Excel skills
Intermediate-level Power BI skills
Understanding of experience with Power Apps (preferred)
Understanding of and experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred)
Understanding of and experience with Snowflake Data Cloud (preferred)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities, and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information call Brett Exelby on 0458 548 756 or visit our careers page.

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 07/27/24