Junior AI & Data Analyst

About Tessenderlo Group ICT

Our ICT organization supports a global diverse group active in agriculture bio-valorization and industrial applications. We are building a modern data and analytics ecosystem that supports the growth of our business. Data automation and AI are playing an increasingly important roleand you can help shape that direction.

Your role

As a Junior AI & Data Analyst you will join the ICT team and help connect business needs with data and AI solutions. Your role combines business analysis and stakeholder partnering with hands-on technical delivery: you will help translate business questions into data products dashboards prototypes and AI-enabled solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders and technical specialists while gradually building practical experience across data analytics AI cloud data platforms and digital transformation.

Your responsibilities include:

• Actively scouting and identifying AI opportunities together with business stakeholders across our business units
• Structuring use cases: describing the business problem expected value feasibility data needs and the technical approach required to deliver a working solution
• Supporting the prioritization of promising AI initiatives and helping build clear business cases together with business and IT stakeholders
• Acting as the functional link between business stakeholders and technical teams (data engineers data scientists AI specialists) during proof-of-concepts and pilots
• Following up on running AI and automation projects gathering feedback and helping successful pilots scale
• Contributing to dashboards reporting and portfolio tracking to keep AI initiatives visible and on track
• Performing exploratory data analysis preparing datasets and translating data into clear business insights reports dashboards or prototype solutions
• Building and maintaining simple analytics solutions such as Power BI dashboards SQL queries Python notebooks data transformations or low-code automation flows
• Supporting proof-of-concepts by configuring tools testing outputs documenting assumptions and iterating solutions based on user feedback
• Supporting AI adoption and literacy efforts within the organization including our AI Champions network
• Exploring and applying relevant technologies within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (Data Factory Databricks Fabric AI services Copilot etc.) to understand what is technically possible and contribute to practical implementation

Qualifications :

Must-haves

• Recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree in ICT data science economics business engineering engineering or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Genuine interest in AI data and digital transformation with a strong drive to translate business needs into concrete technically feasible solutions
• Initial practical experience in data analytics AI business analysis data preparation reporting or process improvement gained through an internship thesis student project student job or first professional role
• Basic hands-on skills in at least one data or analytics tool such as Power BI SQL Python Excel Power Query Microsoft Fabric or Azure data services
• Structured analytical mindset combined with a pragmatic hands-on attitude and willingness to learn new technical tools quickly
• Excellent communication skills comfortable engaging both business stakeholders and technical experts
• Proactive curious and comfortable taking ownership of assigned activities while seeking input and guidance when needed
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French are a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Initial experience building or configuring Power BI dashboards SQL queries Python scripts or notebooks Microsoft Fabric items Azure data services or similar data and analytics solutions
• Basic understanding of data modelling data quality APIs workflow automation or responsible AI principles
• Experience translating a business question into an analytical approach use case dashboard or proof of concept
• Interest in industrial processes international business environments or business transformation

Additional Information :

What do we offer

• A unique opportunity to start your career in a solid international group with a strong focus on innovation
• An environment where you are coached by experienced data and technology experts
• A personalized growth path within data and AI with opportunities to develop both as a business-facing AI partner and as a hands-on contributor to analytics data science automation or AI engineering solutions depending on your interests and capabilities
• Collaboration with business units worldwide
• A competitive salary package with growth opportunities

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1