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Position Title: Enterprise Data Lead

Department: Global Supply Planning

Work Location (s):

• Arlington, TN

• Dallas, TX

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

The Enterprise Data Lead is a newly created, high-visibility role established to serve as the business champion for data governance, data quality, data definitions, and process standards across Helen of Troy. This senior leader will address significant legacy systems and data debt by shifting accountability from a technical problem to a process and behavioral solution. The successful candidate will have the business authority to drive behavior change across all brands, regions, and corporate functions, ensuring data accurately reflects commercial and operational realities.

Data Governance & Policy Leadership

• Serve as the primary Business Champion for data governance, data quality, data definitions, and data processes partnering with IT.

• Partner with Domain Owners and IT to align recommendations regarding governance models, data architecture changes, and strategic policy updates; Act as a Domain Owner for Item Data across the company.

• Define and enforce standard enterprise data definitions and business rules within the technical constraints of the ERP platform to maximize operational efficiency.

• Define enterprise data access guardrails and change control frameworks, while partnering with IT to handle system-level access management.

Process Optimization & Quality Assurance

• Lead the development, optimization, and modernization of core enterprise data processes (e.g., new item and customer setup workflows) to remove operational bottlenecks.

• Partner with IT to develop data quality dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and automated exception reporting.

• Identify behavioral root causes of ongoing data issues and establish durable, performance-linked incentive structures to sustain high data accuracy.

Escalation & Decision Rights Management

• Facilitate decisions crossing the boundary between technical data integrity (IT) and data accuracy (Business Domain Owners).

• Own the data governance processes, standards, access guardrails, and standard hierarchy maintenance as specified in the enterprise RACI matrix.

• Manage the escalation pathway for cross-domain data conflicts (e.g., item-to-customer discrepancies), routing them effectively to the respective Data Councils.

Key Professional Interactions

• Data Councils- This role facilitates the Data Councils (stood up at the item, customer, and vendor levels) to bring together stakeholders biweekly or monthly to review quality KPIs, align remediation priorities, and resolve enterprise blockers.

• Business Domain Owners- This role partners closely with business data Domain Owners, and together with IT Lead to align on recommendations, supporting designated functional leads (Supply Chain for Item Master; Finance for Customer and Vendor Masters) to fulfill explicit accountability for data outcomes.

• Information Technology (IT) Team- This role partners with Director, Supply Chain Systems who owns the system configuration, integrations, and technical control.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems (MIS), Finance, or a related quantitative/business discipline; or equivalent practical experience.

• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in master data governance, enterprise process design, or large-scale supply chain/finance data operations

• 5+ years of operating in a dedicated director-level or senior cross-functional leadership capability within a matrixed corporate environment

• Deep background in master data governance, enterprise process design, or corporate supply chain and finance data operations

• Proven success aligning processes, core systems, and data governance frameworks across business units with historically disparate regional or brand practices

• Working experience navigating ERP platform constraints (Oracle EBS highly preferred) and modern connected planning platforms (such as o9 Solutions)

• Demonstrated ability to drive complex cross-functional behavioral modifications and establish accountability metrics without direct line authority.

• Demonstrated capability in establishing data quality dashboards, automated exception reports, and system change guardrails.

• Ability to join virtual meetings in the early morning or evening for international calls as needed outside standard business hours.

• Ability to travel domestically/internationally (U.S. offices + Europe + Asia) (20%).

• Ability to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or an advanced degree in a related field is an asset.

Benefits:Salary + Bonus,Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June - many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.