Director, Data & Analytics

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator developer and manufacturer of Vitamin Mineral & Supplement (VMS) Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes weve pioneered many firsts. Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

The Director Data & Analytics is responsible for establishing and leading SCN BestCos enterprise data and analytics function. This role defines the data strategy designs and builds a modern cloud-based data platform and enables trusted reporting advanced analytics and predictive insights across the organization. Reporting to the CIO the position leads the development of data architecture integration governance security and analytics capabilities partnering closely with business and technology leaders to ensure data is accurate secure and actionable. This is a foundational leadership role focused on building scalable data platforms teams and standards that support informed decision-making and long-term growth.

• Lead the design development implementation and maintenance of SCN BestCos enterprise data platform including data architecture integration and analytics capabilities.
• Build and maintain reliable data pipelines from SAP JD Edwards (JDE) and other systems into the cloud using Boomi and Azure Data Factory.
• Design develop and operate a dimensional data warehouse in Azure using Fact/Dimension modeling to support reporting and analytics.
• Create and manage data marts that support business units and enable consistent self-service reporting.
• Oversee the full Power BI lifecycle including report development data model optimization publishing and maintenance in Power BI Online.
• Lead the delivery of advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives to support business decision-making and strategic planning.
• Establish and enforce data governance practices including data definitions lineage quality standards and stewardship across the organization.
• Define and implement data security and access controls ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business leaders to understand requirements prioritize initiatives and translate needs into scalable data solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in data processes tools and standards to increase efficiency data quality and business value.
• Travel required approximately 68 weeks per year (typically 2 weeks each quarter) to company facilities and key business locations for stakeholder engagement team collaboration and project delivery.

This position carries out People Leader responsibilities in accordance with the Companys policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:

• Manage coach hire train and develop a high performing team of data and analytics professionals.
• Ensure continuous development of the Data & Analytics team.
• Recommend personnel actions (pay adjustments promotions transfers terminations etc.).
• Conduct performance reviews and manage individual performance.
• Communicate personnel actions following human resources (HR) and department head approval.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are enforced and met.
• Partner with HR to interview/screen potential new hires.
• Organize training and development opportunities for direct reports.
• Oversee team and individual employee professional development.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in computer science information systems data science engineering or related field.

• 10 years technical experience in data architecture data engineering analytics or related roles.

• 8 years progressive leadership experience managing data teams and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms including data warehouses data marts and BI environments.
• Experience leading advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives including working with data science teams or analytics engineers.
• Experience implementing data security and access controls including role-based access encryption and compliance-related requirements.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Proven track record of implementing data platforms and BI systems in complex environments including ERP integrations.

• Hands-on expertise with Azure data technologies including Azure Data Factory Azure SQL and cloud data architecture best practices.
• Experience integrating ERP systems particularly SAP and JD Edwards (JDE) using middleware such as Boomi or similar ETL/ELT tools.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional modeling including star schemas Fact/Dimension tables and building dimensional data warehouses.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement Power BI solutions including data modeling report development publishing and governance.
• Strong understanding of data governance including data quality metadata management data lineage and stewardship.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering scalable data solutions in complex environments.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal staff and management. Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Masters degree in computer science information systems data science engineering or related field.
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Microsoft Power BI or related cloud/data certifications.

• Experience working in regulated or highly governed environments.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce).

Required Experience:

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