This role is within an office (30%) and field visits (70%) environment with occasional travel to other production regions across EMEA. Responsibilities
In this role, you will combine field insights with strong analytical capabilities to deliver accurate, data-driven supply forecasts. You will work closely with growers and internal stakeholders to ensure forecasting inputs are reliable, up to date, and continuously improving.
Field Data Collection & Forecasting
Conduct weekly field visits to growers
Collect production and crop data
Analyze crop development and weather impact
Develop volume forecasts per grower, farm, variety, and treatment
Continuously improve forecast accuracy
Data Analysis & Reporting
Work extensively with Excel (Advanced level required)
Perform statistical analyses
Maintain and update forecast databases and planning platforms
Support short- and mid-term supply planning processes
Identify trends, deviations, and potential risks
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate closely with Growers, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
Align with regional teams and forecasting management
Share insights to support strategic decision-making
To succeed in this position, you combine a strong analytical mindset with practical agricultural knowledge. You are comfortable working with large datasets, translating numbers into insights, and building strong relationships in both field and office environments.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (with knowledge of Data Analytics & Statistics)
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in horticulture and/or data analysis
- Affinity with crop science and production processes
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills (critical for success in this role)
- Intermediate knowledge of statistical data analysis
- Experience with forecasting or planning systems is a plus
- Valid driver’s license (frequent on-site work with growers)
- Strong command of English
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
- Detail-oriented and structured
- Comfortable working in both field and office environments
- Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities
- Strong collaborator and communicator
Why This Role?
- Unique combination of data analysis and hands-on fieldwork
- Direct impact on supply chain and commercial decisions
- High level of autonomy and responsibility
- Growth opportunities in forecasting, agronomy, and strategic planning
Are you an analytical professional who enjoys working with data while staying close to the source, the growers? Then this is your opportunity to make an impact within an international and innovative organization.
Top Skills
What We Do
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant. Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
