Director AgriBusiness Reporting & Analytics Solutions

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

This role will be responsible for the strategy, planning, execution and governance of AgriBusiness data, reporting, and analytics work. They will work with the Simplot Technology and Data Science Organization (T&DS) to synchronize efforts across this area of accountability in service of that strategy. They will serve as business contact and conduit, defining, connecting and organizing business unit analytics users and needs with Global Simplot functions aligned to data, reporting, and analytics activities. This role will be responsible planning, organizing, and governing work in this complex space, bringing structure and predictability to the advancement of reporting and analytics capabilities in the business unit.

Effective performers will have three well-developed skills sets:

• Well-versed in translating complex business requirements into effective data models and complementary solutions, fluent in industry trends and practices including relevant uses of AI tools
• Expert in organizing and leading in distributed teams without formal reporting relationships, including the capacity to translate between business and technical teams across a variety of experience levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics Platform to assist distributed business teams in data validation and PowerBI report development, deliver a handful of point solutions and to experiment with future state analytic possibilities

Reporting and analytics strategy definition, alignment, and ongoing maintenance

• Evaluate critical factors for reporting, data, and analytics work including current systems/behaviors, projects in flight, desired business capabilities, and overall JRS technology plan
• Define and socialize policies that respond to those critical factors
• Sequence high leverage project work in accordance with critical factors and policy
• Study external environment and new opportunities in our industries

AgriBusiness Data, Reporting, and Analytics Governance

• Evaluate existing processes and teams accountable for data governance at Simplot, ensure the business unit is appropriately participating and leveraging those teams, recommend adjustments as needed
• Continuously drive simplification of business unit data, reporting, and analytics landscape
• Establish ongoing cadence with owners, users, and creators of data to develop and execute data, reporting, and analytics strategy

Plan and lead the execution of advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Provide strategic recommendations based on data analysis to drive business growth and efficiency

• For areas deemed business critical, establish new advanced capabilities that can be rapidly adopted and sustained by business users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions

Participate in Agile management system to plan and deliver solutions consistent with T&DS ways of working

Lead or participate in cross functional teams in the execution of critical initiatives

• Drive business engagement to complement technology teams
• Proactively identify and resolve program level decisions

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) or equivalent (not essential but strongly encouraged)

15+ years related experience and/or training

Job Requisition ID: 25970

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **