The Role:
This role provides a unique opportunity to lead a critical data transformation workstream for a global food manufacturing leader, driving data readiness across enterprise platforms while leading a hybrid onsite-offshore analytics pod leveraging modern Azure-based data technologies.
Customer is a UK-headquartered, global food and supply chain partner operating across multiple international markets. It specializes in processing, packaging, and supply chain services for protein-based products including meat, seafood, and plant-based foods, supplying major retailers globally.
Operates as a partner-led business model providing end-to-end services spanning production, packaging, logistics, and digital supply chain optimisation.
Works across categories such as meat, seafood, vegan/vegetarian, ready meals, and supply chain services.
Strong focus on digital transformation, automation, and data-enabled decision making to drive operational efficiency and supply chain visibility.
Your responsibilities:
The Onsite Data Lead will play a critical role in driving Customer’s data transformation programme by anchoring an analytics data pod (onsite + offshore delivery model) supporting in-flight business-critical initiatives.
Impact Summary:
Lead end-to-end delivery of a business-critical data workstream already in execution, accelerating outcomes rather than starting from scratch
Enable data readiness for operations, testing, cutover, and go-live across multiple enterprise platforms
Orchestrate integration across ERP (SAP S/4HANA), planning, MES and supply chain systems, ensuring unified and consistent data
Drive data lake, analytics, and reporting capabilities using Azure / Power BI ecosystem
Act as the single point of leadership onsite, coordinating with senior stakeholders and leading a 4-member offshore pod
Key responsibilities include
Lead and accelerate an existing data workstream, ensuring continuity and delivery pace
Define and drive the data readiness roadmap for testing, rehearsal, cutover, and operations
Identify and manage data objects across domains (master, transactional, production, supply chain)
Coordinate data collection, cleansing, structuring and validation across multiple systems
Ensure data consistency across platforms (SAP, MES, planning, etc.)
Work with business stakeholders (finance, supply chain, plant ops) and SMEs
Lead and govern offshore team delivery (Technical Lead, BA, Developers)
Track and manage data quality, completeness, risks and dependencies
Engage with vendors, implementation partners, and program leadership teams
Provide day-to-day leadership, stakeholder management, and escalation handling
Direct exposure to:
o Global food manufacturing and supply chain transformation
o Modern cloud data platforms (Azure Data Lake, Fabric, Analytics)
o Cross-functional business domains (manufacturing, supply chain, finance)
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
Strong experience in Data Engineering / Data Management / Data Migration programs
Proven leadership in data delivery within large transformation programmes
Hands-on experience with Azure data stack (ADLS Gen2, ADF / Fabric, SQL, Power BI)
Exposure to ERP & manufacturing ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA, MES, Planning systems)
Strong understanding of:
o Data structures (master, transactional, operational data)
o Data quality, governance, and lifecycle
Experience managing onsite–offshore delivery models
Ability to engage business + IT stakeholders across functions
Strong programme execution, problem-solving, and escalation management
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
Experience in CPG / food manufacturing / supply chain domain
Exposure to plant start-up, cutover, or transformation programs
Familiarity with data lake architecture and analytics product development
Experience with Agile POD-based delivery models
Knowledge of modern analytics platforms (Fabric / advanced BI tools)
Understanding of data compliance (GDPR, data protection in cloud environments)
