Data Officer (IT Department)

Company Description

Lesaffre presence in Asia Pacific has been established for decades. With Asia Pacific regional headquarter based in Singapore, we aim to serve our customers in this region with better engagement and service. Proximity to our customers is one of our core missions. This ensures Lesaffre can collaborate with local bakers to create regional specialties and anticipate trends.

We seek highly dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to explore the opportunity to be part of Lesaffre. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution, ensuring Asia Pacific continued development as a vital part of our global operations.

Job Description

GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with local governmental HSE regulations, with Lesaffre fundamental principles and apply the safety Policy,
• Participate in entity safety activities and always show best examples (Rules application, PPE wearing, perform safety visits, accident analysis, safety committees…),
• Participate actively in the risk assessment of own’s job area
• Follow the safety action plan of own perimeter,
• Make safety rules in your perimeter, communicate it, make sure your team understands and applied them,
• Start all meetings (from 8 persons minimum) by a safety contact,
• Encourage safe acts and discourage each time you see unsafe acts,
• Report unsafe conditions / acts and near misses to the managers,
• Report within 12 hours all recordable accidents to the next level of management,
• Report each month all recordable accidents and first aids happened in your perimeter,
• Participate in the target-setting process for the safety KPIs,
• Be a part of recognition & sanction program.

Within IT Department:

• Take into consideration safety requirements in the design stage of any new design/modifications and include safety specifications on related equipment before purchasing.
• During technical modification, make sure end user knows the risk and can operate in total control,
• In each construction contract, integrate safety aspect into specifications,
• When choosing contractors, review its Safety experience and integrate safety requirements (starting with local government requirements) into the contract, Consider HSE in project meetings,
• Conduct HSE inspections/audits/meetings during the construction phase
• Ensure the technical and regulatory requirements before any production / operational phase.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Data Governance:

• Establish and enforce data policies and standards to ensure data quality and compliance with regulations.
• Responsible for collection, cleaning, and validation of data from various internal and external sources.
• Document data definitions, metadata, and data lineage for internal use.

Data Management:

• Oversee the data lifecycle, including collection, storage, analysis, and dissemination of data across the organization.
• Maintain and update databases, spreadsheets, and data systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure data is stored and managed in accordance with data governance and compliance policies.
• Perform regular data quality checks and highlight anomalies or inconsistencies.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT departments and business units to promote data literacy and implement data-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their data needs and assist in fulfilling them

Data Analysis:

• Translate raw data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support business functions and performance tracking.
• Support in larger analytical and reporting projects.

Fostering a Data-Driven Culture:

• Encourage the use of data as a strategic asset within the organization, enhancing overall performance and innovation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Business, or a related field with minimum 5 years managing data experiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas).
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful insights
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey data findings to various stakeholders. Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude for identifying data-related issues and developing effective solutions.
• Leadership Skills: Capability to lead data initiatives and foster collaboration across departments.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Additional advantage if you have:
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Exposure to data privacy or governance frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Python, R, or other data-related programming languages.