Director of Data & Analytics

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL, or Chesterfield, MO, or Remote
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior Director of Data & AI
Salary Range: $150,618 to $225,928

WHO YOU ARE

You are a leader with a strategic mindset who thrives on driving innovation. You foster team productivity and collaboration and work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making. If this sounds like you, Dot Foods wants you on our team.

In this role, you will lead Dot Foods' enterprise data warehouse, business intelligence, and analytics strategy-delivering scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and generate actionable insights. You will also play a key role in advancing our enterprise AI strategy, partnering closely with the Senior Director of Data & AI to support the integration of AI-powered capabilities across the business.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive execution of analytics initiatives that align with long-term strategic goals, prioritizing work that improves operational efficiency, supports enterprise AI efforts, delivers measurable business outcomes, and promotes adoption through change management, advocacy, and ongoing value demonstration across the organization.
• Build and lead a high-performing team. Recruit, coach, and develop team members.
• Develop and oversee the budget for analytics initiatives. Manage resources and vendor contracts.
• Own the technology roadmap for business intelligence and analytics, guiding Dot's transition to a modern cloud-based analytics stack (including tools like Snowflake, dbt, Power BI, and ThoughtSpot). Ensure the architecture supports both current business needs and future AI integration.
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Data & AI and other teams to integrate operational analytics with advanced AI-driven insights. Act as a liaison between IT and business units to deliver solutions.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience with business intelligence and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Cognos)
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing analytics teams
• 3+ years of experience leading enterprise analytics initiatives, driving adoption, and delivering measurable business value
• Expertise in evaluating and implementing analytics technologies and managing technology roadmaps
• Strong experience with budgeting, resource management, and vendor/consultant relationships
• Problem-solving skills with a history of translating business needs into scalable analytics solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience aligning analytics strategies with enterprise-wide goals.
• Familiarity with advanced data platforms, cloud ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, GCP), data governance, and AI/ML.
• Demonstrated ability to foster data literacy and promote analytics & AI adoption across diverse teams.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on process improvement and continuous learning.
• Experience managing hybrid environments that integrate operational reporting with advanced AI-driven insights.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel - Occasional overnight travel 1-3 nights per quarter for company meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
• Schedule - ability to work flexible hours; may include evening & weekend hours as needed.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and-operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.