BI Cluster Manager

Bleckmann Solutions B.V.; Almelo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy in role

Dynamic international work environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Bleckmann Solutions B.V. in Almelo is seeking a Business Intelligence Manager to lead a data-driven team. You will connect operational teams with the Central BI Hub, aligning BI initiatives with organizational goals while driving innovation.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of BI or data analysis experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in tools like Power BI and SQL. This role offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic, international work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in BI, data analysis, or operations.
• Proven leadership or coordination experience.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Drive data-driven decision making within your cluster.
• Connect operational teams with the Central BI Hub.
• Lead and develop a team of analysts and an analytics engineer.
• Develop dashboards and reports that support decision-making.

Skills

BI experience

Data analysis

Leadership in BI

Communication skills

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor/Master level

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR. But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact. Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find: Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you. Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia. High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career. We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind. So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you. Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

Tasks and responsibilities

As Business Intelligence Manager, you drive data‑driven decision making within your cluster. You connect operational teams with the Central BI Hub, translate business needs into BI solutions, and lead a team of analysts and an analytics engineer. You will play a central role in strengthening BI maturity, improving reporting, and ensuring that the cluster’s BI roadmap aligns with Bleckmann’s overall data strategy.

Strategic Alignment

• Translate organisational and cluster goals into BI strategies.
• Define and own the BI roadmap within the region.
• Align BI initiatives with central BI strategy and architecture standards.

BI Solution Development

• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics tools that support operational decision‑making.
• Implement BI solution architecture aligned with central standards.
• Ensure high‑quality, timely delivery of BI projects.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Business Analysts and an Analytics Engineer.
• Promote BI literacy across teams.
• Strengthen team engagement, development, and retention.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements in BI processes and workflows.
• Reduce lead times and increase efficiency.
• Support optimisation initiatives across the region.

Data Governance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to data governance standards.
• Safeguard data quality and monitor compliance.
• Resolve data quality issues and prevent reoccurrence.

Profile

3-5 years of relevant experience in BI, data analysis, or operations.

Proven leadership or coordination experience.

Bachelor/Master level achieved through study or equivalent experience.

Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.

Experience with tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar BI platforms.

Strong communication skills; able to make complex insights understandable.

Stakeholder management experience across operational and central teams.

Interest in process improvement, change management, and operational excellence.

Flexibility to travel within the Northern Netherlands region.

Excellent command of Dutch and English (written and verbal).

What do we offer?

• A varied and impactful role with a high degree of autonomy
• A dynamic and international work environment
• Plenty of room for ideas and innovation
• Learning, development, and career growth opportunities
• A competitive salary package aligned with your background
• The chance to grow further within Bleckmann’s expanding BI landscape

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).