As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 700 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3,2 billion euros.
Job DescriptionOUR COMPANY
With our sourdoughs, yeasts, and ingredients, we are a major player in the baking industry, boasting an international network of 53 technical centers known as “Baking Centers” These centers of expertise are dedicated to innovation, the refinement of baking techniques, and supporting our customers around the world.
YOUR ROLE
Join our Marketing Department at the Lesaffre International Baking Center! As a Data Analyst intern, you will help analyze data from our databases, develop and deploy our internal bread-making test management application (Bamareto), and optimize internal digital tools (Digital Planning, Kapitalize, etc.).
Reporting directly to the Knowledge Management Manager, you’ll occasionally collaborate with the Marketing Data Analyst on cross-functional projects and help foster a data-driven culture within our department.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Quality Management
- Collect, clean, and prepare data,
- Conduct data quality audits and identify areas for improvement in the current data model,
- Implement automation to ensure higher data quality and lead a community of Key Users on data quality issues,
- Participate in integrating the internal Bamareto application with the Data Platform (Group MDM).
Data Analysis
- Collaborate with business teams at various Baking Centers around the world (managers, baking technicians, formulators) as well as the marketing , and sales departments to understand their needs and provide tailored analytical solutions,
- Produce business analysis and make recommendations to managers and identify business partners,
- Design and implement Power BI dashboards with relevant KPIs addressing various business, marketing, and sales challenges,
- Optimize and simplify analytical models,
- Develop tailored communications for each user group.
Technology Watch
- Identify new tools and technologies to improve data analysis.
Education
- In the final year of a master’s program (Bac+5),
- Engineering school, university degree in statistics/data,
- A dual degree in agricultural engineering, biology, or chemistry combined with data science would be a plus.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in visualization tools (Power BI),
- Solid knowledge of database management (SQL, DAX, Data Verse),
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools (Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint) Basic knowledge of Python would be a plus,
- Knowledge of information systems engineering is a plus (React.js, Node.js),
- Basics of Data Security Management and Change Resistance Management.
Soft skills
- Strong listening and adaptability skills,
- Analytical and synthesis skills,
- Diligence, independence, and organizational skills,
- Initiative and proactivity,
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills, both internally and externally (with external service providers).
Languages
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential,
- Spanish is a plus.
Duration: 6 months
When: As of September
Location: France - Lille
Contract Type: End-of-studies internship
[Benefits of Joining Lesaffre]:
- Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet,
- Evolve in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context ,
- Discover the world of baking and bread-making,
- Develop your data skills in an exciting and rapidly evolving industry,
- Work on concrete projects that have a direct impact on our baking business.
[Diversity & Inclusion]: At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Skills Required
- Final year of a master's program (Bac+5)
- Engineering school or university degree in statistics/data
- Dual degree in agricultural engineering, biology, or chemistry combined with data science
- Proficiency in Power BI
- Solid knowledge of database management: SQL
- Knowledge of DAX
- Knowledge of Dataverse
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools: Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of Python
- Knowledge of information systems engineering (React.js, Node.js)
- Basics of Data Security Management
- Basics of Change Resistance Management
- Strong listening and adaptability skills
- Analytical and synthesis skills
- Diligence, independence, and organizational skills
- Initiative and proactivity
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Spanish language skills
Lesaffre Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. postings and employer-verified listings describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, in some cases starting on day one. Subsidiary and job materials also point to strong health plans across certain U.S. entities.
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Retirement Support — Job postings and U.S. materials indicate a 401(k) with company match, sometimes with day-one eligibility. Employer-verified benefit lists also include retirement plans as part of the core package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance bonuses and employee discounts are referenced as part of total rewards, and shift differentials can materially increase pay in roles with nonstandard hours. These elements provide additional pathways to boost total compensation beyond base pay.
Lesaffre Insights
What We Do
A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a €2.7 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms. To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.
