Data Analyst - Foodservice

Buyers Edge Platform; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Laptop & mobile

Mobility allowance

Development opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Real Result, now part of Buyers Edge Platform, is seeking an F&B Data Analyst to translate large volumes of sales, inventory, and production data into clear strategic insights for clients and internal teams in the Netherlands.

You will develop and automate dashboards, identify trends, advise on operational improvements, ensure data quality, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable cost savings and data-driven decisions. A market-based salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of data analyst experience in F&B, FMCG or retail.
• Strong SQL and Excel proficiency.
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to translate data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and automate dashboards and KPI reports.
• Identify consumption trends and cost fluctuations within the F&B market.
• Advise clients and management based on data-driven insights.
• Safeguard data quality and reliability of sources.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement data solutions.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of dashboards and analyses.
• Aim for measurable cost savings or efficiency gains for clients.
• Drive adoption of data tools by end users.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

As an F&B Data Analyst, you are at the center of complex challenges within the food and beverage industry. You translate large volumes of raw data, such as sales figures, inventory movements, consumer trends and production data, into clear strategic insights and concrete action points for our clients and internal teams.

Our company is based out of Vianen, Utrecht (NL). We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who we are:

At Real Result, we are the independent purchasing experts for the dynamic foodservice industry. We help our clients maximize their procurement, whether it's through volume discounts, purchasing optimization, real-time cost price insights, or the realization of commercial kitchens and bars. We are looking for talent that helps our clients achieve their ambitions. Since 2025, Real Result has been part of Buyers Edge Platform, a digital procurement network/software platform for the foodservice industry that connects operators, distributors, and manufacturers. The platform offers group purchasing services, SaaS-based technology solutions, and supply chain consulting and procurement-related services to foodservice parties with the aim of reducing costs and improving supply chain decisions through data-driven technology. As a Buyer at Real Result, you are the linchpin in strategic purchasing processes. You work closely with various leading players in the sector, from hospitality to catering and from Leisure to on-the-move. Our client base is diverse and impressive. Think of names like Ron Blaauw, Perfect Serve, Albron, Beerze Bulten, Vue Cinemas, Koninklijk Theater Carré, and many others.

Your impact:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop, maintain and automate dashboards, KPI reports and analyses tailored to the food and beverage market.
• Trend & Market Analysis: Identify consumption trends, seasonal effects and cost fluctuations within the F&B sector.
• Advisory: Proactively advise clients and management based on data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Data Quality Management: Safeguard the quality, integrity and reliability of supplied and processed data sources.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to implement client-specific data solutions.
• Accuracy and timeliness of delivered dashboards and analyses.
• Measurable cost savings or efficiency gains realized for clients based on your recommendations.
• Successful adoption and use of data tools by end users.

About you:

• Education: Vocational (MBO) or bachelor's (HBO) degree in (Business) Mathematics, Data Science, Econometrics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience as a data analyst or in a similar role, preferably within the Food & Beverage, FMCG or retail sector.
• Technical skills:
• Excellent command of SQL and Excel.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Competencies: Strong analytical skills, results-oriented, communicative (able to translate complex data into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders) and commercially aware.

What We Offer:

• A market-based salary aligned with your knowledge and experience, plus an attractive benefits package, including 25 vacation days, holiday allowance and flexible working hours.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Company car or mobility allowance
• Excellent benefits and development opportunities.
• Room for initiative and personal growth within an innovative and ambitious organization.
• An inspiring work environment with passionate colleagues from the industry.