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Competence Center Lead Data & Analytics

Ninove (Belgiƫ)

Information Technology (IT)

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At LLBG, data plays a crucial role in how we optimize operations, serve customers, and drive growth across our international business. From production and supply chain to sales, marketing, and support functions, better decisions start with better insights.

As Competence Center Lead Data & Analytics, you shape and lead our end-to-end Data & Analytics capability. You are responsible for the strategy, governance, platforms, and people that transform data into business value. Together with your team and business stakeholders, you ensure that data becomes a trusted foundation for innovation, operational excellence, and AI-driven decision-making across the organization.

  • You define and execute LLBG’s Data & Analytics strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and digital transformation priorities.
  • You lead and develop four key domains within the competence center: Information Governance, Data Management, Business Intelligence, and AI Engineering & Data Science.
  • You build, coach, and grow a high-performing team, creating an environment where people can thrive, develop, and deliver meaningful business outcomes.
  • You manage and prioritize a portfolio of data, analytics, and AI initiatives, ensuring resources are focused on the opportunities with the highest business value.
  • You drive data ownership, governance, quality, and master data management together with business stakeholders and data owners across the organization.
  • You oversee the Data & Analytics platform landscape, including Azure, Databricks, and Power BI, while ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence.
  • You collaborate closely with business leaders, IT competence centers, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable, value-driven solutions.
  • You foster a data-driven culture by promoting data literacy, driving adoption, and enabling colleagues across multiple countries to make better decisions through data and AI.

You report to the Chief Digital Transformation Officer and are part of the Data, Analytics & IT leadership team, alongside the leads of the other competence centers. You work across seven countries and travel regularly to our sites.

  • You hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. Equivalent experience is equally valued.
  • You bring at least 10 years of experience in Data & Analytics, including several years in a leadership role where you successfully built and developed teams.
  • You have experience defining and executing Data & Analytics strategies and translating them into tangible business results, roadmaps, and operating models.
  • You combine strong leadership skills with solid technical expertise in modern data platforms, data modeling, business intelligence, cloud technologies, and AI solutions. Experience with Azure, Databricks, Power BI, and SAP is a strong asset.
  • You are a strong communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels, drive organizational change, and communicate fluently in English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus
  • You will join an international family-owned company with a strong long-term vision, where more than 5,700 passionate colleagues work together, driven by five core values.
  • You will become part of a growing Data & Analytics organization that is building a modern data platform, with plenty of opportunities for training, certification, and collaboration with strong business domains.
  • We invest in a positive and engaging work environment through a variety of sports activities and team events.
  • Every day, you can literally experience our passion through our fresh and innovative, high-quality products.
  • You will work on data products that have a tangible impact on the performance of our international manufacturing and supply chain operations—from planning and inventory management to service, quality, and logistics.
  • You will help build a better world, with sustainability being a key priority throughout our company.
  • You will have every opportunity to grow and develop in a highly dynamic environment. Our LLBG Academy supports you in becoming the best version of yourself.
  • We offer an attractive compensation package, including one day of remote work per week, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, a company car, and 10 additional vacation days on top of the statutory leave entitlement.
  • You will have the autonomy to take initiative, roll up your sleeves, and make a real difference.

La Lorraine Bakery Group (LLBG) is een internationaal familiebedrijf met hoofdkantoor in Belgiƫ en met meer dan 85 jaar ervaring in de maalderij- en bakkerijsector. Meer dan 5.700 gepassioneerde medewerkers produceren en verkopen elke dag bakkerijproducten van hoge kwaliteit aan consumenten, retailers en foodservice professionals in meer dan 40 landen. Dat doen ze met respect voor mens, product Ʃn planeet, want bij LLBG willen we dat ons bedrijf en onze mensen op een duurzame manier groeien.

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