Netherlands Job Openings

Flora Food Group

R&D Data Scientist

Wageningen

September 23, 2024

About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+Pro Activ, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Hybrid

About the position
We're on the hunt for a dynamic and innovative Data Scientist to lead R&D projects. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your analytical skills, data science skills and curiosity to unearth insights from complex data sets, driving the creation of next-generation plant-based products. With cutting-edge technology at your fingertips, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of food!
As part of our Digital & AI R&D team, you'll be immersed in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you will collaborate with a team of passionate scientists, engineers, and culinary experts to develop predictive models and conduct experimental analysis that informs product development and optimization. Your expertise in data science will not only uncover new possibilities within our product range but also spearhead our efforts in sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives. This is your chance to be the future of food science, making significant contributions that go beyond the lab and into the lives of consumers worldwide. Join us in our mission to create delicious, plant-based products that are good for people and the planet.
You will:

Own the identification, development, testing, roll-out, and maintenance of R&D AI solutions.
Partner with subject-matter experts in relevant R&D teams, including understanding and implementing the specific business goals.
Collaborate with wider analytics and engineering teams to gather, manipulate and automate data pipelines used by models and the wider organisation.
Assist in the implementation of new data processes where relevant.
Become a subject-matter expert in R&D data and data processes.
Spearhead industry-first AI projects and stay ahead of advances in AI technology and techniques for use across the organization, including outside R&D

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
You are a highly skilled data scientist with a degree in data science or a related technical or quantitative field, backed by over 3 years of professional experience, preferably within the FMCG industry with a focus on R&D as a MUST have. You possess expert-level proficiency in Python and are well-versed in Py Spark, with substantial experience in utilizing machine learning and AI libraries. Your strong SQL skills enable you to efficiently extract and manipulate data from internal databases. Additionally, you have exposure to Power BI or Microsoft Fabric, or similar BI tools, which enhances your ability to present data-driven insights. A self-motivated problem solver, you are also a clear and effective communicator, capable of engaging with all levels of an organization, including C-suite executives. Your strong organizational skills, combined with a commitment to quality and integrity, allow you to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and technical environments.

What's next?
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! If you have additional questions, you can send me, Elif Kocoglu, a Whats App message on +31615472665. The deadline to apply is the 25th of September.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your Linked In Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.

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