(Junior) Business Analyst IPP & PRS

We are looking for a (Junior) Business Analyst for our clients IPP & PRS, part of the Faber Group. A family-owned business with a long heritage of adding value to customers and proudly operating to high standards of sustainability. This heritage guides everything we do. For example, all products are sourced from sustainably managed forests using PEFC or FSC certified timber. The (Junior) Business Analyst will report in the Manager Business Analysis and is responsible for the development of Business Analytics, Insights and Business Intelligence products that help Business Control and Management in their decision making. Are you eager to work in a challenging, international environment? In a company that recognises excellence and offers great career opportunities. Please read on .!

Where you will be working

IPP - IPP is the expert in pallet and box pooling for FMCG, Industry & Recycling and covers most of mainstream Europe. With this extensive pooling network, the company works closely with many of Europe s major brand-owners and manufacturers and across most retailers. Based on simplicity, quality and collaboration, IPP has built up a strong reputation with both producers and retailers. As the pooler of choice, the company operates an extensive recovery and refurbishment system to deliver high-quality, low-cost, pooling services to a growing customer base. Beside the reduction of complexity supply Chain we also see a trend in various aspects. These trends influence how we interact with customers, what services we offer and enables us to increase efficiency and quality.

PRS - The story of PRS started in the mid-nineties, when the joint European polymer producers embraced a new concept for a sustainable, circular collection and recycling system. It built a European network of depots, suppliers, carriers and collection service centres. The original participants remain customers of PRS to this day. We are proud of this heritage. Our pooling system was created by the industry, for the industry. As a unique collaborative circular economic model that reduces waste by promoting re-use, it may be more relevant than ever. Because who knew, in 1996, that circularity would become such a crucial factor in the polymer industry of today?

Culture:

Customer first:
Think customer! Listen to customers. Understand their needs.

Entrepreneurial:
Own our decisions. Be agile and seize opportunities. Deliver results in a responsible way.

Get stuff done:
Can-do mentality. Biased to action. Take smart but quick decisions.

Challenge the status quo:
Don t accept the current. We are never satisfied. Find ways to improve.

One team:
We work as one European team, but locally. No silos. Our people make the difference.

Down to earth:
We are friendly and informal people with a positive mindset.. and a sense of humour.

Fair and reasonable:
Act with integrity. Be honest. Don t take shortcuts.

Reliable and loyal:
We keep the promises we make. We won t let you down. Be loyal to our customer and each other.

Keep it simple:
We do things simply, efficiently and professionally.

Try Learn:
Try new things. Learn. Be open to feedback. Be constructive. Stay humble.

Requirements

Skills

Strong data analysis / science skills with a passion and drive for finding new insights in vast amounts of data;

Change management skills: Be able to set the right priorities, manage expectations and communicate (practice what you preach);

Travel as and when required (European offices and central meetings);

Proactive in signalling and problem solving;

Team player with strong communication skills (convincing) on all levels in technical and business domain;

Activities

The Business Analyst will report in the Manger Business Analysis and is responsible for the management and development of Business Analytics, Insights and Business Intelligence products that help Business Control and Management in their decision making. The Business Analyst also acts as a trusted partner in helping the business develop new and innovative value propositions, or solving business problems using data science and business analytics.

The Business Analyst role scope encompasses the following activities:

Maintaining and managing the existing BI environment from a business user point of view (not from a technical point of view);

Leveraging the existing BI environment and its complex databases in order to review and evaluate KPI dashboards and scorecards in order challenge and help the business to improve;

Facilitate the defining, training and roll-out of standard financial and business reporting using data from in-and outside the company;

Act as a trusted supplier of advice, analysis and general business support when approach by business stakeholders requiring analytics, insights and data science support;

Support the Business Analysis Manager in their quest to transform the Business Analytics Department, from a merely a reporting department, to a department that uses Business Analytics, Insights, and Data Science to solving business problems and creating new business value;

Manage facilitate and lead where necessary the various reporting cycles that are in place across the business. This includes the timely and reliable disclosure of reports that supports both Business Control and Management in decision making;

Support and lead in efforts that work towards the ambition of the business to develop standard reports and limit the extent of ad hoc reports. The latter requires strong stakeholder and expectation management soft-skills;

Coach, mentor and train stakeholders in the business in basic and intermediate analytics, statistics and data science concepts and tools.

Qualifications

Business, Numerate or Statistical related academic background. Bachelor minimum. Masters level desired;

Worked a minimum of 5 years in a business analytics or intelligence role, ideally within the logistics, and/or supply chain industries;

Willingness to travel ~ 10% of their time (European offices and central meetings);

Languages: Fluency in English and Dutch are a prerequisite. French/Spanish and/or German language skills will be highly valued;

Prerequisite software applications skills and experience:

MS Office Suite (advanced)

MS Excel (advanced)

Microsoft BI tools (advanced)

Power BI

SSAS Tabular model (pre)

MS SQL server (advanced)

Python, SPSS, Minitab or R-Studio (one of three at a intermediate level)

Benefits

What we offer

Good (market rate) salary;

Freedom to create your own initiatives;

We have great opportunities for personal growth and career development;

As a family-owned company, we think it s very important to take good care of our people;

Perfect job to improve your (international) skills and experience;

Modern pension at BeFrank;

Dozens of digital classes and other possibilities to improve your knowledge;

Fresh fruit!

Why work at IPP & PRS

Its a dynamic, international, inspiring and collegial environment. We have a highly motivated workforce. We are always looking for people to help us to grow and develop. In return, we promise you a chance to develop and grow with us. The success of our business depends on the excellence of our people.

Working at IPP & PRS is working in an international environment with a strong sense of social responsibility;

Our teams are loyal and enjoy a challenge and the culture of working together both internally and externally;

We focus on investing in and growing great people;

As a family-owned company, we value our people. Our people go the extra mile to make a real difference for our customers;

We care.