Director Business & Data Analytics

The Opportunity

Puig is seeking a strategic and technically skilled leader to drive data automation, analytics excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across Sales Operations and Market Intelligence functions. This role will pilot locally built solutions, improve manual processes, and serve as a key liaison between regional teams and HQ.

This is a business-technical hybrid role that bridges strategy and execution. It combines strong business acumen with technical expertise to automate processes, accelerate data-driven decision-making, and deliver scalable solutions. You will lead a growing team focused on delivering actionable insights, streamlining reporting, and advancing our Data & AI transformation. This is a high-impact position with strong influence across commercial, marketing, and IT functions.

What you'll get to do

Team & Strategy Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of two data professionals: a Senior Data Analyst and a Data Analytics Strategist
• Define and implement a regional data strategy aligned with global standards and local business needs
• Foster a trusted environment for testing and implementing new solutions
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure certified, accurate data and alignment with governance standards

Data Automation & Analytics:

• Automate and streamline reporting to reduce manual work
• Transition manual reporting processes to automated systems using Power BI and Python
• Build and maintain dashboards and tools to support business decision-making, including Power BI dashboards and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) stories
• Manage data sources within approved frameworks and validate security and compliance for all solutions
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across all reporting channels

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as the primary liaison between local teams and HQ, advocating for regional needs and minimizing reliance on global systems (e.g., Spain-based support)
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and IT to identify and prioritize data use cases
• Provide data-driven solutions to accelerate business performance across North America

Project Management & Technical Oversight:

• Manage data & reporting requests and troubleshoot technical issues
• Centralize and structure technical functions to improve scalability and efficiency
• Lead cross-functional projects with strong influence, even without direct technical control

AI & Future-Focused Initiatives:

• Support AI-driven efforts for data cleaning, automation, and governance
• Champion data literacy and upskilling across teams
• Monitor KPIs and adoption of Data & AI initiatives within the region

We'd love to meet you if you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data strategy roles
• Proven leadership in data transformation and managing analytics talent
• Expertise in Power BI, Python, and data visualization tools
• Familiarity with SAP, NPD, PIM systems, and vendor data integration
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in matrixed global environments is a plus

Compensation Data

As required by New York State’s salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $170,000.00 - $180,000.00. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, PUIG offers a competitive benefits package that includes annual discretionary bonus, health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, hybrid work environment, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

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