Data Scientist

What is your role?

Are you a data scientist with a head for modelling and a heart for business? At Lely, we’re looking for a junior to medior Data Scientist who thrives on turning complex data into real-world impact. You’ll join our innovative Data & AI department in Maassluis, where you'll develop predictive models that directly influence strategic decisions and operational improvements across our business.

By closely collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll translate insights into actions that support dairy farmers worldwide. Do you see opportunities in data where others see numbers? Then keep reading.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing, validating, and deploying predictive and statistical models with direct business application
• Identifying opportunities for analytics and modelling across different business domains
• Collaborating with colleagues to scope projects and maximise data-driven value
• Translating analytical findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Communicating model outcomes clearly and understandably to diverse audiences
• Driving continuous learning by exploring and proposing innovative data solutions.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field
• 1–5 years of experience in data modelling or applied analytics, ideally with demonstrated business impact
• Strong skills in Python or R, SQL, and modern data science toolkits
• Proven experience in predictive modelling and translating data into business outcomes
• A critical mindset and intellectual curiosity: you ask “why” and “what if”
• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts in simple terms
• Business acumen with a keen understanding of commercial needs
• A proactive approach: you don’t wait for direction—you take initiative
• Fluency in English, and currently living in the Netherlands with a valid work permit. Dutch is a plus.

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud-based platforms like Databricks
• Skills in dashboarding and data visualisation (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Consulting or cross-functional experience (e.g., as a data analyst).

What do we offer you?

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You contribute to making the agricultural sector future-proof – and we make sure that you get all the space, resources and support you need to do so. 

• An international working environment with opportunities for own initiative and entrepreneurship. 
• Excellent working conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a good pension scheme. 
• A salary within the scale of € 3.800 - € 5.000 gross per month, in which we like to see opportunities for growth from your starting salary towards the future. 
• Good growth opportunities: you are in control of your development and can choose from various training courses through our Lely Academy – from personal development to job-specific training. 
• Our modern Lely Campus offers daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, an outdoor basketball and volleyball court, table tennis and table soccer. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training – and challenge your colleagues during an active break. 
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our own barista, with milk straight from our farm, as well as a healthy and affordable company restaurant. 
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: you work at least three days a week on Campus, with flexible working hours and plenty of room to spend extra time on site (between 06:00 and 20:00). 
• A free shuttle bus will take you to and from the metro in Maassluis, so your workday starts and ends smoothly. 
• Successes need to be celebrated: from anniversaries to Christmas parties – at Lely we know how to do it! 

Over Lely

Lely, opgericht in 1948, zet zich in voor een duurzame, rendabele en plezierige toekomst in de landbouw. Vanuit de uitdagingen van boeren en de behoeften van koeien ontwikkelen wij hoogwaardige robots en datasystemen die het dierenwelzijn, de flexibiliteit en de productiviteit op melkveebedrijven verbeteren. Ons doel is het ondersteunen van duurzame voedselproductie.

Al meer dan 30 jaar zijn wij wereldwijd toonaangevend in de verkoop en service van geautomatiseerde systemen voor opeenvolgende generaties melkveehouders. Elke dag inspireren wij onze collega’s om klanten innovatieve oplossingen te bieden en een betrouwbare partner te zijn voor langdurig advies en ondersteuning. Met onze ultramoderne Lely Campus in Maassluis en een wereldwijd netwerk van toegewijde Lely Centers voor op maat gemaakte verkoop en service, is Lely actief in meer dan vijftig landen.