Data-analist

Blue Skies Group; Helmond; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Skies Group in Helmond is seeking a Data Analyst to advance our data-driven cost optimization and uncover new insights for future commercial opportunities. You will influence energy reduction, yield improvements, and time-to-market through rigorous analysis and dashboards.

You will inspire the team with your expertise, adaptability and collaborative mindset, supporting colleagues across projects and occasionally assisting farm operations during peak periods or incidents as needed.

Qualifications

• MSc with 3+ years or BSc with 5+ years in data analysis, data management, information systems or related.
• Proficiency in R; Python or Julia are a plus.
• Proficiency in dashboarding and reporting; presenting to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge in modeling of biological systems is a plus.
• Experience with databases, cloud services or Docker is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights in scientific, business and operational parameters to support decision making via dashboard and analysis.
• Support data governance and data management initiatives.
• Support end-to-end projects: write proposals, design trials & experiments, execute in teams.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements externally and integrate relevant innovations into Blue Skies Discovery, either by implementation or by collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethical, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Information systems

Dashboarding and reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership / self-leadership

Education

MSc in data analytics or related field

BSc in data analysis or related field

Tools

R

Python

Julia

Docker

Cloud services

Databases

Job description

Blue Skies Group is an innovative, high-tech vertical farm and part of a large, family-owned international group that is a leader in European retail. As a pilot facility, Blue Skies is at the forefront of the future of food production.

In a fully controlled environment, we grow leafy greens, herbs, and fruit vegetables. Our mission is to deliver healthy, nutritious products of consistently high quality, without the use of pesticides. We continuously work on technical improvements, new concepts, and innovations. Our culture combines Dutch and German influences, characterized by a professional, direct working style, short communication lines, and close collaboration.

To support our continued growth and development for our location in Helmond, we are looking for an ambitious: Data Analyst

The Role

As a Data Analyst you will bring our organization further in our mission by contributing to data-driven cost optimization, creation of novel insights, and creation of future commercial opportunities. Success will be measured along factors like impact on energy reduction, yield increase and time-to-market. You inspire our organization by your expertise, adaptability and your constructive way of working and thinking to go the extra mile, also in areas where 'next levels' must still be installed. Furthermore you have the willingness to support your colleagues with any other activities when needed in special cases (e.g. supporting farm work around holiday periods or in case of incidents).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide insights in scientific, business and operational parameters to support decision making via dashboard and analysis.
• Support in data governance and data management initiatives.
• Support end-to-end projects: write proposals, design trials & experiments, execute in teams.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements externally and integrate relevant innovations into Blue Skies Discovery, either by implementation or by collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethical, and sustainability standards.

Your Profile

Experience & Education

• MSc with 3+ years, or BSc with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, data management, information systems or related.
• Experience in Vertical Farming is a plus, but not a requirement.Proficiency in R. Other languages like Python or Julia are a plus.
• Proficiency in Dashboarding and reporting; presenting to diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge in modeling of biological systems is a plus
• Experience with databases, cloud services or Docker is a plus.

Skills & Competences

• Strong proficiency in English, preferably also Dutch.
• Accurate and structured way of thinking, with attention to detail.
• Strong team player with ability to work independently.
• Fast learner, open to innovation, efficient multitasker.
• Affinity with project management and operational excellence activities.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrate strong (self-)leadership and organizational awareness.

What We Offer

• A responsible and varied role within a growing organization
• A collaborative working environment with short communication lines
• Competitive compensation in accordance with the applicable Collective Labour Agreement or a non-tariff arrangement
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational excellence