Business Operations Lead

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring a Business Operations Lead (individual contributor) to join our corporate Business Intelligence Team who supports a variety of activities/requests from internal teams within the Consumer Brands Business. You will have an opportunity to lead both department and cross-functional projects which will drive operational excellence.

If you are a person who thrives on being nimble, working cross functionally and finding creative solutions to drive the business forward, this is the perfect position for you!

What You Will Do:

• Leads or participates in projects to support and/or improve business processes, planning processes, reporting and analysis capabilities
• Gathers business requirements and performs business analysis enabling solution recommendations and prototyping
• Serves as system and reporting expert for cross functional business partners by providing user support and best practices for developed solutions
• Assures data integrity across ERP, trade, and other systems
• Troubleshoot issues for internal business partners
• Partners with IS team for troubleshooting issues, testing system upgrades and system enhancements including writing and completing test plans and documentation
• Develops and executes planning, reporting and analysis solutions in support of business processes
• Acts as a mentor to other specialists on the team providing guidance, direction and training; reviews and approves more complex decisions
• Oversee/manage master data maintenance

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's Degree (or direct work experience) ideally in Business, Finance, Computer Science or MIS
• 6+ years’ experience in a business operations or business analyst focused work
• Advanced MS Office Suite experience
• SAP ERP, Business Objects, Business Explorer experience preferred
• Consumer Packaged Goods industry helpful

What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected].