Data (Collection) Lead

Date: 12 May 2025

Country: Netherlands

Function: Sustainability

Sub-Function: Sustainability Data & Methodology

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Overview

The Data Lead is responsible for overseeing the data collection management processes, ensuring data quality, and providing strategic direction for data collection-related projects. This role involves collaborating with various departments to leverage data for business insights and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy: Develop and implement data collection strategies that align with business goals.
Data Management: Oversee data collection, cleaning, storage, and integration processes.
Data Collection Tooling: Ensure data collection tools meet business needs and ensure tool users get adequate training.
Data Quality: Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability through ensuring data collection tools are smart.
Data Sampling: Ensure data sampling is for purpose and meets all business needs.
Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data analysts.
Project Management: Manage data projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
Reporting: Generate reports and dashboards to visualize data insights.
Compliance: Ensure data compliance with regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in data management or a related role. Experience working in origin leading data collection programmes. Experience of managing a small effective team.
Skills: Proficiency in data modelling, SQL, and data visualization tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge: Understanding of the agri-food sector and related sustainability topics. Experience of working with metrics with proven capability to reverse engineer related data needs for optimal data collection while appreciating the bigger picture.

Desired Attributes

Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data quality.
Pragmatic doer.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.