1. Business Analyst Ecommerce

POSITION – Business Analyst - Ecommerce


ABOUT THE COMPANY
Hickory Farms, Inc. is a mission and values driven enterprise and is one of North America’s leading specialty food and gift purveyors. The Company was founded in 1951 in the pastoral farm country of Northwest Ohio. Hickory Farms products are a hallmark gift for those who appreciate rich and savory foods. Based in Toledo, OH Hickory Farms brings the best of Midwest values to consumers in North America and the U.S. Armed Forces all over the world. Customers can find Hickory Farms’ savory sausages, favorite cheeses and other gourmet foods online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants, supermarkets and approximately 750 retail shopping centers throughout the holiday season.

MISSION

  • Provide the highest quality products and customer experience.
  • Increase brand value by enriching family holiday traditions.
  • Promote giving, sustainability and community service.
  • Be the best premium specialty food company in North America.


QUALITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Hickory Farms believes customer satisfaction and quality are key value drivers which have enabled it to earn EBITDA margins well ahead of the industry. In 2011 its reformulated Signature Summer Sausage earned the Gold Medal from The American Masters of Taste for product Superiority. In 2014, Hickory Farms’ Holiday Market locations received a consumer satisfaction index of 90 from Foresee Results, putting the Company at the Vanguard of the nation’s leading retailers.

POSITION SUMMARY
Financial and analytical support to Brand Marketing Department & Direct Channel.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS    
Reports to:    CMO & Direct Channel Leader
Internal Relationships:     Information Technology, Finance & Accounting

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Partners with CMO and the business unit financial analysts to assist in leading the financial modeling for the Brand Marketing business units.
  • Partners with analyst(s) to develop reporting mechanisms to measure performance against key financial metrics.
  • Responsible for the metric-based development (where appropriate) of the annual budget & forecasts as well as works with business units for monthly analysis supporting current financial results and forecasting future periods (analysis is metric-based where appropriate).
  • Develops sophisticated models in Excel for pricing and other financial decision making.
  • Applies basic understanding of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures to compile and analyze financial and other data for the organization.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
  • Reconciles transactions by compiling, comparing and correcting data.
  • Develops, maintains, and distributes ad-hoc financial reports and models to support various business functions.
  • Assists in financial forecasting and reporting.


IDEAL EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from accredited college or university.
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in working in accounting, financial, or a business analyst role.
  • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Ability to create, manage & analyze large data sets with proficiency and communicate results to key stakeholders.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Strong problem solving skills required, with capabilities to navigate multiple functional areas within the company.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Team oriented, analytically driven, and self-motivated individual who is customer focused.
  • Ability to multi-task and deal with ambiguity in an organized manner.
  • Understanding of the latest web and e-commerce technology, a plus.


CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
Focus on growth and results-oriented. The successful candidate has demonstrated personal accountability for delivering stability to an organization while building efficient, “best-of-class” support teams. They will possess a “pioneer” mentality and are willing to wear multiple hats to get results.

Outstanding communications skills. The successful candidate will interact with both frequent and focused dialogue with all members of the senior leadership team; enjoy strong negotiating skills; and be open and candid with peers, subordinates and partners.

A high-energy, team-oriented leader. The successful candidate will have a passion for leading a highly professional team and will instill a strong sense of team spirit with peers and subordinates. This person will lead by example and instill confidence in his/ her staff. We aspire to find an executive with a “fire in the belly” who enjoys rolling up his/ her sleeves, leading from the frontlines, while working in a team-centric environment.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and tobacco testing.

 

Interested candidates please submit cover letter with salary requirements to:

Resumes may be faxed or e-mailed (as Microsoft Word or PDF attachment)

Fax 419.897.6839
ATTN:
Hickory Farms, Inc.
Human Resource Dept.
human.resources@hickoryfarms.com