R&D Business Analyst

Mondelez International
Birmingham
1 year ago
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Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between research & development (R&D) data and business insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess business needs, analyse data, and recommend actionable solutions to drive operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. You will work with various stakeholders within R&D to ensure data-driven approaches are effectively utilized for enhancing processes and maximizing business value. How you will contribute You will: - Partner with R&D teams and cross-functional stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into actionable insights. - Collaborate with R&D and IT to ensure that business needs are being met through efficient data processes, models, and systems. - Help to create reports and dashboards that provide clear, concise insights to non-technical stakeholders, helping them make informed decisions. - Assist in the evaluation and implementation of automation tools and platforms that can streamline business operations within R&D. - Work with R&D to ensure that data solutions are aligned with broader organizational strategies and best practices. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to enhancing organizational efficiency and productivity. What you will bring - Experience in gathering and translating business requirements into data-driven solutions. - Proficiency in writing user stories and facilitating user feedback loops. - Assisting with facilitating workshops and kick off meetings across multiple internal teams. - A good understanding of data analysis techniques and tools to derive actionable insights. - Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including R&D and IT - Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. - A proactive mindset, with a passion for identifying opportunities for improvement and driving efficiency. - A passion for making better use of data. - A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. More About This Role What extra ingredients you will bring: - A passion for turning data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. - A collaborative spirit and a desire to work closely with R&D teams to improve business processes. - Enthusiasm for learning new tools and staying updated on industry trends. Education/Certifications: A BS degree in a relevant field such as Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Job specific requirements: - Proven experience as a business analyst, data analyst, or in a similar role. - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across various teams and functions. - Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. - Experience working in a research and development (R&D) environment is a plus. - Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI is a plus) - Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date on best practices in data analysis and business processes. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo , belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk , Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum. Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen-and happen fast. Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type Regular Data Science Analytics & Data Science At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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