Data Analyst R&D Operations & Planning

Green Career Consult; Made; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

13 additional ATV days

Vitality leave

Lease-a-bike program

Travel expense reimbursement

Free fruit and fresh vegetables

Training and development opportunities

International career opportunities

Job summary

Green Career Consult is seeking a Data Analyst R&D Operations & Planning in Made, Netherlands. The role involves optimizing operational processes across Dutch R&D locations, ensuring data alignment, and providing essential analyses and insights.

The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and enjoys translating complex data into actionable solutions. Competitive perks include 25 vacation days, training opportunities, and potential for international career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with planning, process analysis, and process improvement.
• Affinity with data analysis, capacity planning, and operational optimization.
• Good command of both Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize capacity, resource, and production planning.
• Analyze operational data, KPIs, performance metrics, and budgets.
• Identify deviations and translate insights into actions.
• Develop models and dashboards for planning.
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Advise site managers on performance and efficiency.
• Standardize processes and planning methodologies.
• Support implementation of management systems.
• Align processes across multiple locations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in operational performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication skills

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Data Analyst R&D Operations & Planning

Connecting Data, Planning and Operations in an International R&D Environment

Location: Made, The Netherlands

Are you analytically strong and energized by turning complex data into meaningful improvements? Do you enjoy optimizing processes, capacity planning and operational efficiency? Then Hazera offers you an exciting opportunity as Data Analyst R&D Operations & Planning.

The position

In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing operational processes across three Dutch R&D locations. You will ensure that data, planning and execution are fully aligned and provide the organization with analyses, models and insights that support informed decision‑making.

You will work closely with colleagues from Breeding, Traits & Technology, Operations and Finance, while acting as a trusted partner to site managers and the international R&D team.

What will you do?

As a Data Analyst R&D Operations & Planning, you will help ensure that available resources, capacity and activities are planned and utilized as effectively as possible. You will analyze performance, identify improvement opportunities and develop models that contribute to operational excellence.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and optimizing capacity, resource and production planning for the Dutch R&D locations
• Analyzing operational data, KPIs, performance metrics and budgets
• Identifying deviations and translating insights into concrete improvement actions
• Developing models and dashboards to support planning and decision‑making
• Supporting the annual budgeting process and monitoring operational costs
• Advising site managers and R&D management on performance, capacity utilization and efficiency
• Improving and standardizing processes, work instructions and planning methodologies
• Supporting the implementation of planning and management systems
• Aligning processes and ways of working across multiple locations
• Contributing to continuous improvement in safety, quality and operational performance

This position requires regular travel between the Dutch R&D locations (approximately 25%).

What do you bring?

You are an analytical professional who enjoys connecting data, processes and people. You are able to structure complex information and translate analyses into practical and actionable solutions.

In addition, you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Experience with planning, process analysis and process improvement
• Affinity with data analysis, capacity planning and operational optimization
• Experience with ERP, MRP or similar systems is an advantage
• Experience with modelling, simulations or capacity analysis is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Good command of both Dutch and English

What does Hazera offer?

At Hazera, you will work in an innovative international environment where data, technology and plant breeding come together. You will have the opportunity to initiate improvements and make a tangible impact on operational performance.

• 25 vacation days and 13 additional ATV days (based on full‑time employment)
• Vitality leave
• Lease‑a‑bike program
• Travel expense reimbursement in accordance with the Dutch Seed Industry Collective Labour Agreement
• Free fruit and fresh vegetables during the growing season
• Extensive training and development opportunities through Hazera and the Limagrain Group
• International career opportunities
• An active employee association and a collaborative working environment