Data Analytics Engineer

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that optimize operations and drive business impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Castelo Branco, Brazil (hybrid role). Be part of a data-driven, solution-oriented and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Transform business needs into advanced analytics solutions, models and dashboards that support process optimization and decision-making.
• Develop, implement and maintain analytical models that help identify opportunities for productivity improvement and operational efficiency.
• Turn prototypes and concepts into effective dashboards, reports and analytical tools for business users.
• Coordinate problem-solving sessions with subject matter experts and data scientists to identify, prioritize and improve analytics solutions.
• Generate and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track productivity, process performance and business impact.
• Build dashboards with intuitive and effective user interfaces using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI.
• Develop business process maps to support diagnostics, process improvement and alignment across stakeholders.
• Promote a data-driven mindset within the organization by supporting teams in the use of analytics and insights.
• Perform advanced data analysis to support projects, diagnostics and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain or a related operations environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Data Analytics Engineer, Business Analytics or Operations Analytics role, with a proven track record of delivering measurable business results.
• Professional proficiency in English and Portuguese.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
• Experience working with database technologies, preferably SQL and Snowflake. Programming experience using Python.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI or similar data visualization platforms.
• Experience managing or supporting projects using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Business Translator Advanced certification.
• Data Scientist Fundamentals certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or other continuous improvement qualifications.

Why Choose Us?

• Hybrid work model that supports flexibility and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on analytics solutions that drive meaningful business impact across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and global projects within the Food Ingredients business.
• Collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making are valued.
• Learning and development opportunities to strengthen your technical, analytical and business capabilities.
• Career growth opportunities within a global leader in food ingredients and innovation.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more