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Business Analyst jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available with agricultural operations that need data-driven planning for crop forecasting, supply chain coordination, and seasonal labor allocation. Employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or prevailing wage, and file a certified job order with DOL before sponsorship begins.
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Spring Valley USA (SV) is a family of business that covers several different sectors including fertilizers, logistical assets, lawn and garden retail business, as well as ice melt products. Rooted in industry traditions, our business is grounded in excellent service. The IOC/SV family of companies is always growing. At the same time, our unique entrepreneurial spirit propels the scope of our capabilities while offering our highly valued employees the opportunity to grow, develop and showcase their individual talents. We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our Retail/Consumer Division to focus on our Home Depot retail account.
The Business Analyst is responsible for supporting Spring Valley’s retail business, dedicated to our Home Depot account by driving data analysis, inventory optimization, forecasting, and operational coordination.
This role serves as a central link between sales, supply chain & order fulfillment, production, logistics, and retail partners. The position ensures accurate item setup, reporting, and order flow while maintaining strong in-stock performance and supporting sales growth across both eCommerce and brick-and-mortar channels. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise, ERP/system proficiency, and hands-on coordination with internal teams and external retail partners.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analysis and Planning:
- Analyze POS, inventory, and sales data (daily/weekly/monthly) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve in-stock performance and sales
- Maintain and develop multi-year sales and inventory databases to support forecasting, reporting, and line reviews
- Monitor and respond to retailer scorecards (fill rate, on-time shipments), researching discrepancies and coordinating resolutions with internal teams
- Support Account Managers with reporting, presentations, and line review preparation
- Coordinate with merchant planners on assortment planning, new item setups, and promotional activity
Systems, Reporting & Data Management:
- Run and analyze key reports including:
- POS, inventory, and open orders
- Forecasting and sales projections
- Supplier analytics and retailer scorecards
- Utilize and maintain proficiency in systems including:
- ERP system (internal company system)
- Home Depot Supplier Hub, Vendor Drill, and SOUF (Sales Out of Units File) reporting
- Dashboards / reporting tools
- Maintain accurate item data across all platforms, ensuring synchronization between internal systems and retailer portals
- Generate ad hoc reporting for leadership, sales teams, and operations as needed
Item Setup & Maintenance:
- Manage end-to-end item setup for new and existing products across HD.com brick-and-mortar store systems
- Ensure accurate product data including UPCs, descriptions, packaging, and marketing content
- Maintain ongoing item updates and data synchronization across retailer systems and internal ERP
- Monitor online product listings for accuracy, content quality, and customer feedback
Forecasting, Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination:
- Develop and support annual and seasonal forecasts using historical data, trends, and retailer input
- Monitor inventory levels across stores and distribution centers to maintain in-stock targets and avoid overstocks
- Analyze on-hand, on-order, and sales trends to proactively identify supply risks or opportunities
- Coordinate closely with production, distribution, and logistics teams on:
- Order flow and fulfillment
- Truckload optimization and shipment timing
- Purchase order management and adjustments
- Support promotional planning, including ad events and seasonal inventory builds
Operations & Cross-Functional Support:
- Act as a liaison between customer service, purchasing, production, and logistics teams
- Assist with order issues, customer inquiries, and purchase order discrepancies
- Coordinate merchandise returns and deduction/dispute resolution with accounting
- Monitor daily order activity and provide recaps and insights to internal stakeholders
- Maintain a rolling calendar of reporting, seasonal initiatives, and key deadlines
Corporate & Performance Reporting:
- Consolidate POS and inventory data across major retailers to track performance against company goals
- Support KPI reporting including:
- In-stock percentages
- Inventory turns
- Sell-through and ROI
- Sales vs. forecast and prior year comparisons
- Assist in developing dashboards and reporting tools for leadership and sales teams
- Provide post-promotional and marketing performance analysis
Travel & Field Engagement:
- Travel periodically to Spring Valley offices, retail locations, and production facilities
- Visit manufacturing sites to gain a strong understanding of products and processes
- Attend line reviews and retail meetings (if in the Atlanta/Georgia area when applicable)
REQUIREMENTS:
Skills & Qualifications:
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with reporting and data analysis tools
- Experience with ERP systems and retail portals
- Familiarity with Supplier Hub, Vendor Drill, SOUF reporting, Vendor Dart, or similar platforms strongly preferred
- Understanding of retail math (inventory turns, sell-through, ROI, forecasting)
- Experience with EDI, item data synchronization, and eCommerce platforms
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and retail environment
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Background in Lawn & garden consumer goods, HR Dept 28, retail agricultural/fertilizer industry
- Experience supporting big-box retail accounts
- Exposure to supply chain, logistics, or production coordination
INTRODUCTION
Spring Valley USA (SV) is a family of business that covers several different sectors including fertilizers, logistical assets, lawn and garden retail business, as well as ice melt products. Rooted in industry traditions, our business is grounded in excellent service. The IOC/SV family of companies is always growing. At the same time, our unique entrepreneurial spirit propels the scope of our capabilities while offering our highly valued employees the opportunity to grow, develop and showcase their individual talents. We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our Retail/Consumer Division to focus on our Home Depot retail account.
The Business Analyst is responsible for supporting Spring Valley’s retail business, dedicated to our Home Depot account by driving data analysis, inventory optimization, forecasting, and operational coordination.
This role serves as a central link between sales, supply chain & order fulfillment, production, logistics, and retail partners. The position ensures accurate item setup, reporting, and order flow while maintaining strong in-stock performance and supporting sales growth across both eCommerce and brick-and-mortar channels. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise, ERP/system proficiency, and hands-on coordination with internal teams and external retail partners.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analysis and Planning:
- Analyze POS, inventory, and sales data (daily/weekly/monthly) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve in-stock performance and sales
- Maintain and develop multi-year sales and inventory databases to support forecasting, reporting, and line reviews
- Monitor and respond to retailer scorecards (fill rate, on-time shipments), researching discrepancies and coordinating resolutions with internal teams
- Support Account Managers with reporting, presentations, and line review preparation
- Coordinate with merchant planners on assortment planning, new item setups, and promotional activity
Systems, Reporting & Data Management:
- Run and analyze key reports including:
- POS, inventory, and open orders
- Forecasting and sales projections
- Supplier analytics and retailer scorecards
- Utilize and maintain proficiency in systems including:
- ERP system (internal company system)
- Home Depot Supplier Hub, Vendor Drill, and SOUF (Sales Out of Units File) reporting
- Dashboards / reporting tools
- Maintain accurate item data across all platforms, ensuring synchronization between internal systems and retailer portals
- Generate ad hoc reporting for leadership, sales teams, and operations as needed
Item Setup & Maintenance:
- Manage end-to-end item setup for new and existing products across HD.com brick-and-mortar store systems
- Ensure accurate product data including UPCs, descriptions, packaging, and marketing content
- Maintain ongoing item updates and data synchronization across retailer systems and internal ERP
- Monitor online product listings for accuracy, content quality, and customer feedback
Forecasting, Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination:
- Develop and support annual and seasonal forecasts using historical data, trends, and retailer input
- Monitor inventory levels across stores and distribution centers to maintain in-stock targets and avoid overstocks
- Analyze on-hand, on-order, and sales trends to proactively identify supply risks or opportunities
- Coordinate closely with production, distribution, and logistics teams on:
- Order flow and fulfillment
- Truckload optimization and shipment timing
- Purchase order management and adjustments
- Support promotional planning, including ad events and seasonal inventory builds
Operations & Cross-Functional Support:
- Act as a liaison between customer service, purchasing, production, and logistics teams
- Assist with order issues, customer inquiries, and purchase order discrepancies
- Coordinate merchandise returns and deduction/dispute resolution with accounting
- Monitor daily order activity and provide recaps and insights to internal stakeholders
- Maintain a rolling calendar of reporting, seasonal initiatives, and key deadlines
Corporate & Performance Reporting:
- Consolidate POS and inventory data across major retailers to track performance against company goals
- Support KPI reporting including:
- In-stock percentages
- Inventory turns
- Sell-through and ROI
- Sales vs. forecast and prior year comparisons
- Assist in developing dashboards and reporting tools for leadership and sales teams
- Provide post-promotional and marketing performance analysis
Travel & Field Engagement:
- Travel periodically to Spring Valley offices, retail locations, and production facilities
- Visit manufacturing sites to gain a strong understanding of products and processes
- Attend line reviews and retail meetings (if in the Atlanta/Georgia area when applicable)
REQUIREMENTS:
Skills & Qualifications:
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with reporting and data analysis tools
- Experience with ERP systems and retail portals
- Familiarity with Supplier Hub, Vendor Drill, SOUF reporting, Vendor Dart, or similar platforms strongly preferred
- Understanding of retail math (inventory turns, sell-through, ROI, forecasting)
- Experience with EDI, item data synchronization, and eCommerce platforms
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and retail environment
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Background in Lawn & garden consumer goods, HR Dept 28, retail agricultural/fertilizer industry
- Experience supporting big-box retail accounts
- Exposure to supply chain, logistics, or production coordination
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Business Analyst
Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
Business Analyst roles span a wide range of tasks, and H-2A visa petitions require job duties tied to temporary agricultural need. Use O*NET to identify which task codes align with seasonal farm operations so your resume directly mirrors the certified job order language.
Target employers with active DOL job orders
H-2A sponsorship starts with a DOL-certified agricultural job order, not an employer's internal hiring process. Search the OFLC Wage Search to find operations that have filed H-2A applications for analyst or administrative roles tied to seasonal production cycles.
Search Migrate Mate to surface H-2A-ready employers
Not every agricultural operation advertising analyst roles has H-2A filing history. Migrate Mate filters employers by actual DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you can focus outreach on operations that have already navigated the sponsorship process for comparable positions.
Document how your role is genuinely seasonal
DOL scrutinizes Business Analyst petitions more than field-worker filings because the seasonal tie isn't obvious. Prepare a written summary showing how your analytical work directly supports a defined harvest window, planting cycle, or commodity-specific production period.
Confirm employer housing meets H-2A standards before accepting
H-2A employers must provide free housing that passes state workforce agency inspection. Ask for documentation of the housing certificate or compliance review before signing any offer, since a failed inspection can delay your petition start date by weeks.
Verify the AEWR rate for your work county before negotiating
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate varies by state and is updated annually by DOL. Cross-reference the posted wage on your certified job order against the current AEWR for the county where the operation is based to confirm the offer meets the legal floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Business Analyst jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point because it filters employer listings by actual DOL filing history, not self-reported sponsorship willingness. H-2A petitions for analyst roles are less common than field-worker filings, so narrowing your search to employers with a documented record of sponsoring comparable positions saves significant time.
Does a Business Analyst role actually qualify for H-2A sponsorship?
It can qualify if the position is tied to a temporary or seasonal agricultural need, such as coordinating harvest logistics, modeling crop yield forecasts for a single growing season, or managing supply chain data during a defined production cycle. Permanent analytical roles or year-round corporate positions do not meet H-2A's seasonal requirement, and DOL will scrutinize the job order closely for that distinction.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for this role?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets federal or state safety standards, verified by a state workforce agency inspection before your arrival. They must also cover transportation costs from your home country to the worksite at the start of employment and back at the end. These obligations apply regardless of job title, including Business Analyst positions sponsored under H-2A.
Can I extend my H-2A status if the analytical project runs longer than planned?
H-2A status can be extended in increments, with a maximum stay of three years before you must depart and wait outside the United States for an uninterrupted period. Extensions require a new or amended DOL job order showing the continued seasonal need. USCIS must approve the extension petition before your current authorized period ends, so your employer needs to file well in advance.
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