Director – Data Science & Analytics

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic Director, Data Science & Analytics (Amazon) to join our team. The primary responsibility is to serve as the "Chief Amazon Marketplace Explorer," continuously testing to uncover breakthroughs in all cross-functional capabilities utilizing technology and data. The ideal Director, Data Science & Analytics (Amazon) has an insatiable desire to create breakthrough strategies with the experience to own our data tech stack and global reporting & analytic best practice. As such, this position will manage a team that builds and maintains our executive global data and reporting. The successful Director, Data Science & Analytics will possess a deep understanding of the Amazon ecosystem, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for identifying new opportunities that drive business growth. This role will sit on the Amazon Leadership team and must be able to support varying data sets across finance, operations, sales and marketing among others. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Chief Amazon Explorer, creating a learning agenda to identify, test, iterate and scale innovative strategies and opportunities on Amazon.
• Leverage technology and data analytics to uncover hidden insights and drive action across sales, marketing, logistics, and customer service. 
• Assess current technology partners and solutions to maximize utilization & pressure for incremental value (AMC, Digital Shelf Tools, Revenue Recovery, Content Optimization, Catalog Management etc.)
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement and optimize Amazon-specific strategies based on findings. 
• Stay updated with trends, tools, and technologies within the Amazon marketplace to ensure competitiveness. 
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using tools like Tableau and Power BI to track performance metrics and present findings to senior leadership. 
• Identify opportunities to increase process automation and integrate AI/ML into practice. 
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions and identify new growth opportunities. 
• Utilize advanced data analytics, including predictive modeling, statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning, to drive decision-making and improve Amazon marketplace strategies. 
• Manage a team responsible for building and maintaining the company’s Amazon data and reporting strategy while tackling internal projects   
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a Global Amazon Reporting Center of Excellence. 
• Participate in the Amazon Leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and overseeing global responsibilities. 

Your Role within the Team:

• Foster a data-driven culture, leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making. 
• Provide strategic insights from data analytics, identifying trends and opportunities to support business decisions. 
• Develop forward-looking data strategies to create new competitive advantages. 
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. 
• Lead and mentor a team of data professionals. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the data analytics strategy to support company objectives. 
• Drive advanced analytics initiatives, including predictive modeling, statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning. 
• Establish KPIs to measure business effectiveness and drive improvement. 
• Collaborate with central teams on data collection, integration, validation, and storage. 
• Identify and interpret trends in complex data sets. 
• Design and maintain dashboards (Tableau / Power BI) to support information requirements. 
• Implement data analytic tools to enhance data analytics capabilities. 
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and robust data security measures. 
• Stay informed about advancements in data analytics, technologies, and industry best practices. 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a leadership role overseeing data analytics functions, preferably in the CPG industry or a related field. 
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field. 
• Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, data mining, and machine learning techniques. 
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL). 
• Experience with big data platforms, cloud-based data analytics solutions, and data warehousing. 
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. 
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices related to data privacy and security. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Proven experience with Amazon Vendor & Seller Central, Digital Shelf Tools, Full Funnel Media, and Audience Marketing Cloud data sets. 
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills. 
• Driven, eager to learn, and a collaborative team player. 
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 
• Experience with global responsibilities and participating in leadership teams. 

Join us as the Director, Data Science & Analytics (Amazon) and lead the charge in discovering new horizons within the Amazon marketplace. Apply today to be part of our dynamic team and drive transformative growth through technology and data!

This role has the opportunity to work remotely.