Kepak Data Analyst Graduate Programme 2026 - Ireland
Kepak GroupIreland14 hours ago
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Role Purpose
The Graduate Scheme is designed to provide a broad and comprehensive experience working is a Data analysis role with various teams within the Insights, Innovation and Marketing team. The programme aims to identify and nurture your strengths, offering opportunities to grow in a data driven environment. The successful candidate will gain a deep understanding of the complexities of data management reporting and insights for business success, in a fast-paced and intricate industry, with the ultimate goal to fast track your career in data.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Team Interaction: Collaborate with teams across the Insights, Innovation & Marketing function, to understand data needs, share insights, and support decision-making. Gain exposure to a variety of processes and how data drives performance.
Data Collection & Preparation: Assist in gathering, cleaning, and structuring data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency for analysis.
Insight Generation: Support the development of dashboards and reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Performance Analysis: Monitor key metrics across campaigns, projects, or business units. Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Project Ownership: Lead small-scale analytical projects from scoping to delivery, including stakeholder engagement, data validation, and presenting findings.
Tool Utilisation: Work with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python to manipulate data and automate reporting processes.
Continuous Learning: Take part in team initiatives, training sessions, and cross-functional projects to build analytical skills and business acumen.
Key Competencies
You can expect:
Starting Salary - €32,000 with an up to €2,000 increase at the start of Year 2 to €34,000
Role Location - Kepak Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
Read more about our programme and hear from some of our Graduates:https://www.kepak.com/careers/graduates/
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for hardworking and ambitious Graduates, who want to learn and grow in a challenging and fast paced environment, by performing real roles as part of your rotations.
You must be mobile and willing to travel throughout the programme to undertake development activities at any of our sites in the UK and Ireland.
We will consider undergraduates from all disciplines and backgrounds.
Knowledge, Skills, And Experience
Responsibility - Ability to work on your own initiative and take accountability for your actions
Ambition - You will have the willingness and confidence to challenge yourself to be the best you can be and be driven to succeed
Passion for Food - this is at the heart of everything we do, you must be passionate about every aspect of our industry
Teamwork - ability to build positive relationships quickly with people from all cultures and career stages is pivotal
Benefits
The Graduate Scheme is designed to provide a broad and comprehensive experience working is a Data analysis role with various teams within the Insights, Innovation and Marketing team. The programme aims to identify and nurture your strengths, offering opportunities to grow in a data driven environment. The successful candidate will gain a deep understanding of the complexities of data management reporting and insights for business success, in a fast-paced and intricate industry, with the ultimate goal to fast track your career in data.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Team Interaction: Collaborate with teams across the Insights, Innovation & Marketing function, to understand data needs, share insights, and support decision-making. Gain exposure to a variety of processes and how data drives performance.
Data Collection & Preparation: Assist in gathering, cleaning, and structuring data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency for analysis.
Insight Generation: Support the development of dashboards and reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
Performance Analysis: Monitor key metrics across campaigns, projects, or business units. Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Project Ownership: Lead small-scale analytical projects from scoping to delivery, including stakeholder engagement, data validation, and presenting findings.
Tool Utilisation: Work with tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Python to manipulate data and automate reporting processes.
Continuous Learning: Take part in team initiatives, training sessions, and cross-functional projects to build analytical skills and business acumen.
Key Competencies
- Numerical Proficiency: Exceptional numerical skills with the ability to manage complex financial data accurately
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in record-keeping and quality assurance
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse data to make informed decisions
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and at various levels of the organization
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively within a large team, fostering a supportive and cooperative working environment
- Accountability: A high degree of responsibility, ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed to a high standard
- Work Style: Part of a wide team, but needs to be self driven and sufficient to deliver in their area of expertise
- Culture Fit: Aligns with the company values, values work-life balance, and contributes positively to the workplace culture
You can expect:
- To be fully immersed into our Culture from day 1, working alongside key industry experts and Kepak leaders
- An opportunity to work in various departments across the business with a rotation plan tailored to your development, the rotations plan will vary by site
- Gain an in depth understanding of our brands and products, and our relationships with customers and consumers
- To learn key aspects of our business, whilst you develop your skills and knowledge
- The opportunity to develop personally and professionally through exposure to key projects, tasks and development activities that challenge you, all supported by a detailed learner journey and training plan
- A dedicated mentor and development program to support you both on the programme and into a role that best fits your skills
Starting Salary - €32,000 with an up to €2,000 increase at the start of Year 2 to €34,000
Role Location - Kepak Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland
Read more about our programme and hear from some of our Graduates:https://www.kepak.com/careers/graduates/
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for hardworking and ambitious Graduates, who want to learn and grow in a challenging and fast paced environment, by performing real roles as part of your rotations.
You must be mobile and willing to travel throughout the programme to undertake development activities at any of our sites in the UK and Ireland.
We will consider undergraduates from all disciplines and backgrounds.
Knowledge, Skills, And Experience
- Education: Ideally, a degree in Data Science or Analysis, or a related field
- Experience: 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in a similar industry. Experience in retail or hospitality is a plus
- Skills: Proficient in Excel and other database tools for data analysis. Knowledge of BI Tools, such as Power BI is a plus
- Industry Knowledge: Awareness of food trends, understanding of consumer behaviour, and ability to evaluate product performance
- Ambitious and Driven: Aspires to grow within the company, with the potential to reach senior management levels
- Outgoing and Energetic: Confident, enthusiastic, and a team player with a "can-do" attitude
- Analytical and Methodical: Approach tasks with an organized and systematic mindset, ensuring thorough analysis and attention to detail
- Precision and Focus: A driven individual who thrives in a repetitive, detail-oriented environment
Responsibility - Ability to work on your own initiative and take accountability for your actions
Ambition - You will have the willingness and confidence to challenge yourself to be the best you can be and be driven to succeed
Passion for Food - this is at the heart of everything we do, you must be passionate about every aspect of our industry
Teamwork - ability to build positive relationships quickly with people from all cultures and career stages is pivotal
Benefits
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Service-Related Annual Leave
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Educational Assistance/ L&D
- Discounted Meat Products
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
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