Associate Product Data Scientist

As an Associate Product Data Scientist, you will play an important role in supporting product data initiatives across the organization. You will assist with projects and technology initiatives related to the creation, maintenance, and review of integrated corporate data for food ingredients and products. This role supports R&D, manufacturing plants, co-packers, and suppliers by ensuring accurate, high-quality product and specification data is maintained in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.

You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Collecting and analyzing product data for assigned product categories
• Developing product specifications in collaboration with integration, commercialization, and product inquiry teams
• Compiling and loading product information into databases and systems of record
• Maintaining accurate finished-good data in internal systems (e.g., SAP, PDM), including allergen, kosher, sensitivity, inspection, lot code, and positive release information
• Understanding the impact of product data changes and applying technical product knowledge to ensure downstream accuracy
• Providing technical support and accurate information to internal business partners
• Handling confidential and proprietary information in accordance with company policies to protect company assets

Important Details:

• This is a full-time, exempt role, based in one of our corporate offices, De Pere, WI or Oak Brook, IL
• The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $52,000 to $78,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
• Occasional travel may be required, up to 10%

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Culinary, or a related discipline required
• At least one year of experience working with technical or structured data in computerized database systems
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate, complete information within established timelines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workload effectively, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Microsoft Access, SAP, Product Data Management (PDM), or customer/product databases preferred

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
• RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll!
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 11 company holidays!
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values- Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals., TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service. Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products. Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.