Head of Global Data & Analytics
Key Skills
Job Description
INTRODUCTION
As one of the leading confectionery producers worldwide, every day is a sweet day at Perfetti Van Melle. Come join us in confecting a sweeter future. We are focused on growing our business by building on and developing our talent, to be serious about sweets and to continuously refresh our way of working.
Are you an experienced Data & Analytics leader who can translate strategic ambition into measurable business impact while leading a global transformation? Do you thrive in complex international environments where you can build capabilities, influence senior stakeholders and accelerate organisational maturity? The position we are hiring for is located in Breda and an office at Schiphol, the Netherlands. There will be international travel involved as this is a Global position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will be part of the Global IT – Data & Analytics team and play a key role in accelerating Perfetti Van Melle’s data-driven transformation.
- Lead the global Data & Analytics function and drive the organisation’s Data & Analytics maturity agenda.
- Translate strategic objectives into tactical and operational plans that deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Build and execute the roadmap required to increase Data & Analytics maturity and enable scalable AI, automation and productivity initiatives.
- Coach, develop and strengthen the Data & Analytics team while increasing overall team maturity.
- Engage and influence Executive Committee members, local General Managers and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
- Build organisational buy-in and create alignment around data, analytics and transformation initiatives.
- Improve data foundations, governance, analytics capabilities and related processes across the enterprise.
- Act as the bridge between business and technology teams to ensure value-driven decision making.
- Lead transformation initiatives and monitor progress to ensure successful adoption and business impact.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Extensive leadership experience within Data & Analytics environments.
- Proven experience leading organisational, data and business transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into tactical plans and operational execution.
- Experience working in complex international organisations with multiple stakeholder groups.
WE OFFER
- Excellent remuneration package
- Bonus opportunity
- Personal development opportunities
- Work at a dynamic international company with leading global brands
- A family-oriented culture where we care about our people
- Hybrid working: partly in the office and from home
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company that manufactures and distributes candy and chewing gum in over 150 countries worldwide. Today, Perfetti Van Melle is ranked as the third largest sugar confectionery/chewing gum company in the world, second in Europe, with strong brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Frisk and Smint. The ability to develop products, varieties and flavours that meet the different demands and opportunities of markets is one Perfetti Van Melle’s keys to success.
Are you excited for this role? Apply now via the ‘Apply now’ button! Do you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact René Kleinveld (Recruiter) via [email protected] or +31 6 31 95 94 53
Core Responsibilities
Lead the global Data & Analytics function to drive organizational maturity and translate strategic objectives into measurable business outcomes. Build and execute roadmaps for AI, automation, and productivity while influencing senior stakeholders across the enterprise.
Requirements
Requires extensive leadership experience within Data & Analytics environments and a proven track record in leading organizational and business transformation programs. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to translate complex strategies into operational execution within international organizations.
Benefits
- Excellent remuneration package
- Bonus opportunity
- Personal development opportunities
- Hybrid working
About Perfetti Van Melle
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide. Employing over 17.000 people and operating 37 companies throughout the world, Perfetti Van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas The industrial adventure of Perfetti Van Melle began many years ago, but it was in March 2001 that the current Group was set up through the merger of Perfetti Spa and Van Melle N.V. In July 2006 the Group acquired the Spanish company Chupa Chups S.A., famous all over the world for its lollypops. Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our global brands Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe gratify, refresh, inspire consumers of all ages around the globe. Other brands are extremely popular in regional markets with innovative tastes that match local preferences.