Business Operations and Strategy Analyst

About Yaza:
Yaza is a fast-growing CPG brand bringing bold, fresh Mediterranean flavors to the U.S. food scene. We’re on a mission to make labneh and authentic Mediterranean foods a household staple. As a lean startup, we move fast, wear many hats, and thrive on collaboration.

Role Overview:
The Business Operations & Strategy Analyst is a critical member of our team, driving efficiency, scalability, and financial discipline across the business. This role combines finance, operations, and systems-thinking to ensure Yaza is positioned for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance & Analysis
  • Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. 
  • Track and analyze key business metrics (sales, trade spend, margins, logistics costs).
  • Build dashboards and reporting tools to support data-driven decisions.
• Operational Strategy
  • Partner with founders to design and implement scalable systems and processes.
  • Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve efficiency across supply chain, logistics, and inventory.
  • Manage cross-functional projects that connect finance, sales, and operations.
• Systems & Tools
  • Own and optimize internal systems (ERP, CRM, analytics dashboards, etc.).
  • Ensure clean data management and reporting consistency across departments.
  • Train team members on system best practices.
• Execution & Leadership
  • Support negotiations with vendors, distributors, and service providers.
  • Assist in trade show and retail execution planning from a systems/ops perspective.
  • Act as a bridge between finance, sales, and operations teams to keep projects on track.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Excel, Quickbooks and AI automation softwares
  • Excellent communicator and natural systems thinker.
  • Comfortable in a startup environment — proactive, adaptable, and hands-on.
• Why Join Yaza:
  • Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team redefining Mediterranean food in the U.S.
  • Significant ownership of critical company functions.
  • Fast-growing company with opportunities to expand your role as we scale.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas directly impact growth.