Purpose of the Position

The Manager of Direct Data Management is responsible for developing and managing the multi-year strategic plans and organizational support for data impacting Simmons sales and marketing teams. This will include translating future business needs and opportunities, developing operational frameworks and refining capability roadmaps for technology solutions leveraging Commercial data. Areas of focus will be Pet Food divisional functions including Sales, Demand Planning, Operations, Finance and Marketing teams. Work closely with leaders and product owners to develop an integrated data landscape that connects each function. This role will also partner closely with our Business Intelligence team to drive the development of strategic policies impacting data sharing, maintaining data literacy and cataloging for data within scope and enable our analytics teams to move confidently with the right data, at the right time.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - This is a Salary Exempt position.

Strategic Planning – Partner with cross functional teams to assess capabilities and opportunities to leverage data for enterprise consumption. Act as liaison between technical and business teams and serve as Subject Matter Expert on data sourced from our data partners both internally and externally.

Operations and Analytics Support – Manage day to day operations and prioritize backlog to provide analytical support to business teams. Leverage team to efficiently communicate resolution of issues with third-party vendors and provide oversight projects within the direct data space. Support business teams through engagement, research and pilot/proof of concept work to achieve overall Data Strategy.

Thought Leadership – Partner with Sales, Demand Planning, Marketing, Operations, and Business Intelligence teams to provide thought leadership on evolving data landscape and support efforts to develop omnichannel view of markets.

Customer Engagement – Partner directly with key stakeholders and decision makers within Customer Data Governance and Data Capability groups to support better integration between organizations. Primary point of contact for Customer data and ingestion of new data sources into Integrated Data Systems.

Manages employees. Directs and supervises activities and monitors work performance. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Move about in a manufacturing environment, office environment, and surrounding property.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Must be able to travel as needed.

Technical Experience: 6-8 years of experience with a combination of IS development/operations, commercial business, analytics and other sales/data analytics jobs. Minimum of two years’ experience in a people management role. Demonstrated experience with leveraging Database technologies to produce analytics consumed by Sales, Marketing or Supply Chain. Demonstrated experience with Walmart’s Retail Link, or other Retailer Direct portals for providing analytic support. Consistent ability to build relationships and leverage partners and advisors. Familiarity with analytical capabilities such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx.

Minimum Education: Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Information Systems.

Preferred Education: None.

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