Supply Chain Data Director

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: Monday - Thursday in office at Farmers Branch, TX Headquarters, Friday is Flex day

WORK HOURS: Fulltime Exempt

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: ~10% - 15%

How You Will Make An Impact

As Supply Chain Data Management Director, you will have a transformative opportunity to lead and shape our organization's Master Data strategy. Reporting to the Vice President – SAP and Vendor Management, you will oversee the data quality process to enable execution of the S&OP cycle. Your role will be pivotal in driving strategically aligned business goals, making a significant impact on our organization and customers by ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and exceptional customer experience.

What You Will Do

• Provide direction and leadership to Data Quality Team
• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing data team, fostering their growth and creating a talent pipeline for the organization
• Work cross-functionally, aligning strategic planning, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing and product development into a unified data model to make proactive business tradeoff and improvement decisions
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure operational alignment and support business growth
• Oversee the development and implementation of data strategies to optimize inventory levels, meet customer demand, and enable executional excellence across the supply chain
• Drive the Master Data Management process, increasing shared understanding of key business drivers, and optimizing business decisions for improved financial and operational performance
• Ensure that all data management practices comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security
• Monitor and analyze key data quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing initiatives to enhance data quality and customer satisfaction
• Identify potential risks related to data management and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Collaborate with external vendors to ensure the quality and integrity of data provided by third-party sources
• Oversee the integration of new data management technologies and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and innovation, driving a mindset of excellence and agility across the operations teams
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across diverse teams
• Ethical and values-driven leadership, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strategic mindset with a forward-thinking approach, anticipating future trends and driving proactive operational strategies
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to facilitate win-win outcomes
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Strong business acumen, customer-centric mindset, and a deep understanding of market dynamics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive informed decision-making
• Innovative and creative thinking, with a passion for continuous improvement and driving operational excellence
• Strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Excellent project management and change management skills, with a focus on execution, delivering on commitments, and managing stakeholders; ability to understand and address the concerns and needs of various stakeholders
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complexity, and lead change in a dynamic business environment
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, IT, systems engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in driving process optimization, and implementing scalable solutions
• Minimum 5 years of experience successfully building and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Proficiency in data management tools and working with commercial master data solutions; SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems
• Experience with system implementations is preferred
• Experience in change management to effectively lead data management transformations
  
  

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
  
  

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.