Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.
Our goal is to transform the sweetener category from commoditized ingredients to a destination that unleashed shopper’s potential for better, healthier baking and beverages. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!
This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.
SCOPE:
The R&D Analyst assists with the development and maintenance of R&D, Package, Process, Master data, Commercialization and Design reporting. The analyst works with department leadership to evaluate needs and develops reporting to improve decision making and operational effectiveness. The analyst will work as a liaison between IT and the R&D Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support reporting needs of various company departments including R&D, processing, packaging, commercialization and design.
- Gather, analyze, and compile data needed to identify trends and patterns, then make recommendations
- Work with key stakeholders to develop, manage, and build reporting and dashboard solutions to meet the needs of the business
- Training end users on reporting and dashboards
- Problem-solving expertise and complex analysis of data to develop business insights
- Develop long term analytical and tactical review of processes and reporting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work 40+ hours per week
- Bend and lift objects of up to 20 pounds
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Extensive background in building advanced analytics reporting
- Demonstrated computer literacy including all Microsoft Office products required
- Advanced experience with data warehousing, query development, table relationship
- Must have demonstrated analytical and math proficiency skills
- Must have demonstrated ability to deal effectively in interpersonal relationships
- High level of enthusiasm, sense of urgency
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Extensive experience building advanced analytics reporting
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office products
- Advanced experience with data warehousing, query development, and table relationships
- Analytical and mathematical proficiency
- Ability to manage interpersonal relationships effectively
- High enthusiasm and sense of urgency
What We Do
Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders. On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches. In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S. Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.
