R&D Analyst

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

Our goal is to transform the sweetener category from commoditized ingredients to a destination that unleashed shopper’s potential for better, healthier baking and beverages. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

SCOPE:

The R&D Analyst assists with the development and maintenance of R&D, Package, Process, Master data, Commercialization and Design reporting. The analyst works with department leadership to evaluate needs and develops reporting to improve decision making and operational effectiveness. The analyst will work as a liaison between IT and the R&D Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support reporting needs of various company departments including R&D, processing, packaging, commercialization and design.
• Gather, analyze, and compile data needed to identify trends and patterns, then make recommendations
• Work with key stakeholders to develop, manage, and build reporting and dashboard solutions to meet the needs of the business
• Training end users on reporting and dashboards
• Problem-solving expertise and complex analysis of data to develop business insights
• Develop long term analytical and tactical review of processes and reporting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work 40+ hours per week
• Bend and lift objects of up to 20 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Extensive background in building advanced analytics reporting
• Demonstrated computer literacy including all Microsoft Office products required
• Advanced experience with data warehousing, query development, table relationship
• Must have demonstrated analytical and math proficiency skills
• Must have demonstrated ability to deal effectively in interpersonal relationships
• High level of enthusiasm, sense of urgency