Livestock Data Analyst

Ag Business Solutions is seeking a Livestock Data Analyst to uphold the integrity of livestock inventory and cost data across large cattle operations, reconciling movements and discrepancies to inform financial reporting and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure livestock inventory accuracy by investigating discrepancies, reconciling activity, and supporting precise operational reporting.
• Enter purchases, transfers, and sales records per shipment load by collecting and confirming individual animal records.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances by reviewing supporting documentation and collaborating with the cattle team, external vendors, and operations managers.
• Update heifer records for pregnancy status and other identifiers.
• Collect and input invoices into the software.
• Allocate purchases and related costs to the appropriate animals and operations.
• Reconcile monthly expenses to ensure proper cost allocation.
• Complete monthly inventory tasks, including:
  • Filling out physical inventory roll-forward support
  • Reconciliation of calf program
  • Identifying and cleaning up heifer records
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and bank reporting.
• Other inventory tracking and analysis responsibilities within dairy and beef cattle operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Agribusiness, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in inventory management, operations, accounting, agriculture, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar analytical role involving inventory tracking, reconciliation, and problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to manage multiple data entry systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to investigate variances independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in vendor and manager interactions.
• Enjoys building new processes as well as reviewing current processes.
• Prior experience in dairy, livestock, or agricultural business support preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet monthly deadlines.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Aspects of the Role

• Develop expertise in one of the country’s largest heifer replacement programs.
• Work with custom software designed for tracking livestock inventory and costing.
• Help improve and shape the systems and processes supporting a growing operation.
• Collaborate directly with ownership and operations.
• Investigate complex operational and inventory challenges.