DATA INTELLIGENCE MANAGER (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

 

Who is Foodbuy?

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.

 

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

 

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency.  People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the data flow into and through various technology platforms through team management to support the Foodbuy revenue tracking model, and to drive key analytics and business initiatives.  This position requires an understanding of master data management, data validation, and root cause analysis.  This position is responsible achieving results through others and is expected to develop and mentor associates throughout their career.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tactical leadership for an organization consisting of 4-8 direct reports.
• Establish and maintain high standards around master data and data analytics.
• Formulate new methodologies to drive efficiencies and increase customer data capture.
• Engage in ongoing and detailed evaluation and monitoring of data quality, integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Profile data to identify gaps/problems and collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend and implement viable options to resolve.
• Present finding to senior management and solicit feedback via formal & informal communication.
• Establish and implement SMART KPIs and achieve world-class results through metrics management and holding associates accountable to established targets.
• Lead special projects and allocate resources as needed.
• Foster a positive team environment that encourages open dialog and facilitates positive growth/change.
• Understand the role that data plays in other areas of the business and the downstream impacts of the team's work product.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent work experience considered
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in distribution, foodservice, master data management, or financial analysis.
• Minimum 2-3 Years experience managing people.  Internal Foodbuy experience considered in lieu of management experience.
• Experience operating in a large, complex corporate environment; Compass/Foodbuy ecosystem knowledge is a plus
• Experience working with CRM platforms, contract management systems, and/or Master Data Management (MDM) platforms
• Hands-on experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Power Query)
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and make effective decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Results-driven with a creative, solution-oriented approach to process improvement and ad hoc problem-solving
• Familiarity with trend analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting in a commercial context
• Skilled in influencing and collaborating with stakeholders and driving outcomes through both formal and informal channels
• Strong organizational, presentation, and remote meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent communicator and presenter, skilled at translating complex data into business-relevant insights
• Comfortable leading cross-functional meetings and presenting to senior management
• Exhibits Foodbuy’s People First Values (Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability, Transparency)
• Periodic travel required (domestic and international)<