Director, Data Analytics and Insights

Join our Information Technology team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Director, Data Analytics & Insight 

Department: Information Technology

Work Location: Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

• Dallas, TX

• El Paso, TX

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

Strategic Leadership in Data & Analytics 

• Develop and execute a data and analytics strategy that aligns with Helen of Troy’s business goals. 

• Partner with business teams across supply chain, finance, sales, marketing, and operations to understand analytical needs and translate them into actionable insights. 

• Lead the design and development of enterprise data solutions, ensuring scalability, governance, and compliance. 

Data Platform Development & Optimization 

• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of data warehouses and data lakes built on Oracle ERP (EBS & Fusion). 

• Lead the creation and management of ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data. 

• Ensure seamless integration between Oracle ERP, OBIEE, and Power BI, delivering reliable reporting and analytics. 

• Implement data modeling best practices (star schema, dimensional modeling) to enhance performance and accessibility. 

Advanced Analytics & Business Intelligence Enablement 

• Drive the adoption of Power BI as the primary BI tool, developing dashboards and self-service analytics solutions for business users. 

• Lead OBIEE (Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition) reporting initiatives to enhance enterprise-wide reporting capabilities. 

• Establish data governance frameworks ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with industry standards. 

• Develop KPIs and analytics frameworks to drive insights across CPG and retail data. 

• Support the business with predictive and prescriptive analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making. 

Collaboration & Business Partnership 

• Work closely with finance, supply chain, marketing, and operations teams to drive data-centric strategies. 

• Provide training and mentorship to business users, ensuring a data-driven culture across the organization. 

• Collaborate with IT teams to enhance Oracle ERP reporting and analytics capabilities. 

• Partner with external vendors and consultants to maximize the value of data initiatives. 

Governance, Compliance & Best Practices 

• Establish and enforce data security, compliance, and privacy policies for all data assets. 

• Monitor data warehouse performance and optimize infrastructure for cost and efficiency. 

• Continuously explore and implement new technologies and best practices in data management and analytics. 

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business teams to enable data-driven decision-making. 

• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with experience managing data engineers and analysts. 

• Ability to drive change and foster a data-centric culture within an organization. 

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering

• 5+ years in a leadership/supervisory