Analytics Manager

WHO YOU ARE

You're a strategic thinker who leads with integrity and empathy. You have team manager experience with strong communication skills. You're analytically minded and can create a clear vision for your team to transform complex data into actionable strategies. You help your team meet quality standards by managing project scopes, budgets, resources, and risks. If this sounds like you, Dot Foods wants you on our team.

As the Analytics Manager for the Data & AI team at Dot Foods, you'll be overseeing a talented multidisciplinary team, guiding efforts in analytics and AI projects that align with our organizational goals. Working with the Director of Data & AI, your primary focus will be on managing this team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your role involves fostering innovation and the exploration of new technologies, while also making complex data insights accessible across the company through clear communication and collaboration. Through your management, the team's efforts will support the company's data-driven initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with the Director of Data & AI to align analytics and AI initiatives with strategic goals, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards by managing scope, resources, and risks.
• Act as a liaison between the analytics team and business units, facilitating clear communication of insights and recommendations while advocating for data-driven solutions across the organization.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and methodologies in analytics and AI, driving continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
• Oversee project budgets, including forecasting, resource allocation, and cost optimization, while applying lean tools to eliminate waste and enhance efficiency.

YOU MUST HAVE

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of data & AI experience, with 2+ years in a strategic management or leadership position
• Expertise in the core technologies that support modern data and AI ecosystems, including relational & non-relational databases, ETL/ELT processes, object-oriented programming languages, and Generative AI (GenAI) frameworks and tools
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving complex, large-scale data initiatives that leverage cloud platforms and data warehousing solutions
• A strong understanding of machine learning pipelines, data engineering workflows, and business intelligence tools that support AI-driven decision-making
• Ability to communicate technical strategies and outcomes effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the organization

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• 3+ years of experience working in as part of a Data & AI team
• Familiarity with information architecture and creative disciplines
• Experience with requirement/test/project management solutions

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Occasional overnight travel. Ability to travel without restriction by all modes of transportation

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 Hourly Pay
• 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.