Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.
 

 

Special Markets Business Analyst

The person filling this role should expect to be responsible for developing and maintaining key business intelligence in support of the Special Markets business units as well as the Supply Chain segment of Riviana Foods.  This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Special Markets.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical/analytical skills and will be a strong communicator able to work in a team environment. Advanced skills with Excel, SAP, and Business Warehouse reporting are important attributes.  The position is for a “self-starter” with solid interpersonal skills, ready to develop business analysis from day one.  The role will have cross-functional opportunities for Supply Chain analysis and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a dashboard of business performance for the Special Markets Selling Business Units (SBU)s
• Sales Plan, Forecast, open orders, and invoiced sales by month and YTD by SBU with drill downs by sales rep, region, SKU, and account
• Open AR and past dues / DSO by SBU with same drill downs
• Forecast accuracy by SBU, rep, account, SKU by month and YTD
• Track spending vs budget by month and YT
• Track inventory of critical products and report on actions for aging stock
• Support monthly Supply Chain reporting and analysis on an as-needed basis
• Inventory, Logistics performance, Sales vs Plan/Forecast
• Ensure correct master data set up and correct SBU alignment for Special Markets accounts and SKU’s. Call out and address errors, SBU misalignment, and misplaced deductions
• Manage (monitor, vet, and assign) customer and new business inquiries
• Serve as a backup role to support price management / price controls and deductions management as needed

Education

• BS in a business-related degree or equivalent technical discipline

Experience

• 10 years’ experience in business analysis with demonstrated mastery of Excel and skilled with SAP and BW

Key Attributes for Success

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required (English)
• Skilled presenter
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to learn the key performance indicators for the business
• Open to work across functional areas (e.g. support Supply Chain initiatives as required)
• Ability to discuss and explain attributes and applications of key products
• Ability to work in international environment using interdisciplinary approach
• Ability to work effectively with customers and with Riviana personnel at various levels
• Excellent computer experience to include MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to work in SAP and BW

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.  This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.