Join Our Team as a Senior Data Analytics Consultant at Cargill

Are you ready to build a stronger, more sustainable future and advance your career? Cargill is looking for a Senior Data Analytics Consultant to join our dynamic global team of 160,000 employees. With over 157 years of industry experience, our team uses advanced technologies and insights to connect farmers with markets, customers with essential ingredients, and provide nutritious food for people and animals worldwide.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Data Analytics Consultant will play a crucial role in our Global Data Function’s Analytics Excellence team. Your main tasks will include enhancing Cargill’s data consumption capabilities and leading initiatives in Analytics Excellence & Governance, Digital and Data Literacy, and Digital Transformation. This position requires a balance of strategic thought leadership and practical delivery, keeping pace with evolving digital technologies, data practices, analytics techniques, and industry trends.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to uncover digital, data, and analytics solutions that enhance decision-making and foster innovation and efficiency.
• Contribute to the strategic vision to mature data and analytics use and develop measures for successful outcomes.
• Design and deliver training and coaching in new techniques and solutions, enhancing digital and data utilization and creating new value from data.
• Mentor team members and users in digital solutions and data analysis, aid in the creation and delivery of educational content with the help of subject matter experts.
• Develop resources like documentation, training materials, and media content to support digital and data literacy initiatives.
• Investigate new data sources to enhance operational effectiveness and promote the visibility and reuse of analytical solutions within Cargill.
• Analyze trends within the business and industry to spot opportunities and support ongoing efforts to embed a data-driven culture.

As a recognized expert, you will work independently, guiding junior team members and contributing significantly to our projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
• At least six years of pertinent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Extensive experience in digital and data transformation, BI, and developing strategies for data, analytics, and digital tools.
• Product management expertise, including project oversight and collaboration with experts.
• Proficient in evaluating the effects of digital and data projects on performance and customer satisfaction.
• Strong knowledge of cutting-edge technologies in digital innovation (AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity).
• Demonstrated ability to link digital, data, and analytics initiatives to concrete business value.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Robust problem-solving skills with a knack for identifying process enhancements.
• Experience with self-service analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, KNIME) and SQL.
• Understanding of Data and Analytics Governance and Data Quality Management.

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Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.