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 DescriptionReporting to the Western Europe IT Manager, you will be working closely with the Regional, Group Data, Digital & Tech teams, and the users across 11 companies in Western Europe.
Missions :
- Empowering BI Users. Provide training, active support and assistance to the BI users by:
- Creating, animating and leading the community of BI Key Users,
- Providing them with regular training and technical assistance,
- Promoting the BI through examples of existing reports,
- Analyzing reporting needs and proposing the appropriate approach (using existing report or creating an ad hoc report),
- Detecting any opportunity to automate reports using BI tools,
- Supporting the creation, testing, and documentation of new reports, sharing them with other regional and Business Units BI referents,
- Participating in the development of data models under the supervision of the Group BI team.
- Optimizing BI Reporting portfolio :
- Understand the existing BI reports of the Group BI catalogue,
- Investigate how these reports can be used in the Region,
- Adapt them to local needs as necessary.
- Collaborating on Group Projects :
- Actively participate in Group projects related to business intelligence.
Experience :
- Minimum 5+ years as a data analyst or in a BI-related role
Education :
- Master's degree in Data Science, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional qualification
Competences :
- Technical Expertise:
- Solid background as a data analyst, with knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud and MS Power BI (essential).
- Data modeling skills (SAP Datasphere, Snowflake Data Cloud).
- Understanding of SAP S/4 HANA Data model (essential).
- Soft Skills:
- A “good ear”, a very good communication skill.
- Analytical and synthesis ability, very structured mindset.
- Ability to lead and influence peers without direct authority.
- A strong willingness to assist and support.
- Language Proficiency:
- Fluency in English.
- French or German is a plus.
Health and safety is a top priority at Lesaffre ; your actions will help to strengthen our prevention culture and achieve the goal of "zero accidents".
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a data analyst or in a business intelligence-related role
- Master's degree in Data Science, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional qualification
- Solid data analyst background
- Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI
- Data modeling skills with SAP Datasphere and Snowflake Data Cloud
- Understanding of the SAP S/4HANA data model
- Fluency in English
- French or German language proficiency
- Strong communication, analytical, structured, collaboration, leadership, and support 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.
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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.
