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Barry Callebaut Head of Advanced Analytics & ML in Hyderabad, IndianaIndia
Head of Advanced Analytics & ML
Location:
Hyderabad, TG, IN, 5000019
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role
Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for a Head of Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning to lay the foundation for data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Director of Insights & Analytics, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our digital future based on advanced analytics services to unlock innovative solutions for intelligent operations and customer growth opportunities
Key responsibilities include
Oversee the Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning unit at Barry Callebaut, directly reporting to the Director of Insights & Analytics
Lead a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers and data engineers to build up advanced analytics capabilities, unlocking predictive and prescriptive insights to enable our business
Develop a framework of best practices and training, and build a community to enable advanced analytics across Barry Callebaut
Develop and execute a roadmap for the build-up of a dvanced analytics capabilities and services
Prioritize analytics initiatives based on business value and steer the implementation of new technologies
Collaborate with stakeholders of our business and other digital teams to jointly transform the analytics landscape of Barry Callebaut and ensure alignment with Barry Callebaut’s overall digital transformation
Support the business in projects to implement advanced analytics solutions
Align governance of advanced analytics solutions at Barry Callebaut on a global level
This is a global leadership role with key stakeholders located in Brussels, Zurich, and other locations of our global footprint, and thus requires up to 25% travel.
About you
Graduate degree in IT/technology, data, computer science, engineering, business administration or a comparable field
Proficient in English
Extensive experience with Azure Data & Analytics tools (e.g. Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse, etc.), certifications appreciated
Deep understanding of roles, processes and technologies around advanced analytics, machine learning, AI incl. related trends
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including the management of multi-cultural, dispersed teams
Experienced in building up best-in-class analytical capabilities, preferably in the consumer goods industry
Deep understanding of roles, processes and technologies around analytics incl. related trends
The ability to bring people together and mobilize individuals to pursue a joint agenda
Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams & driving change collaboratively on a global scale
Independent and self-driven personality
Skills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organization
Exhibits a passion for advanced analytics and innovation, constantly seeking new and creative solutions to enhance processes, decision-making and user experiences
Embraces agile methodologies and flexible thinking to adapt to changing digital trends and business needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
Puts a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different levels of the organization and with external partners
Possesses good communication skills, capable of complex strategies clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical audiences
Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations, identify critical issues, and make bold, strategic decisions to drive progress
Inspires and motivates teams, encouraging innovation and ownership, while providing guidance and support to achieve high performance and meet transformation goals
Maintains focus and composure in the face of setbacks, showing resilience and the ability to pivot strategies as necessary in response to new challenges and opportunities
Champions diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where all team members feel valued and can contribute to their full potential while adhering to high ethical standards in all decisions and actions
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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