Owned by 250 family farms, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is a food and beverage company that has offered innovative, award-winning, high-quality dairy products since 1965. Our progressive cooperative’s success is based on a commitment to quality in everything we do that extends to every stage of operations, from our farms to the consumer. Our product offerings include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Dairy Market and Policy Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth analyses of the dairy market, monitoring policy developments, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills. ,

Key Responsibilities:

Market Analysis:

Policy Monitoring:

Data Management and Analysis:

Forecasting and Trend Analysis:

Reporting and Presentation:

Collaboration:

Tool Proficiency:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in market analysis, preferably in the dairy or agriculture sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive meaningful insights from complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential; experience with PowerBI is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Knowledge of dairy industry policies and regulations is desirable.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for dairy market analysis and policy evaluation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of the dairy industry through informed decision-making

Pay: $62,000- $75,000/yr.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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