Director - Data and Intelligence

GMG; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG, a global well-being company, seeks a visionary Director of Data and Intelligence to lead data strategy, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives in a fast-paced retail environment. The role will leverage AI/ML, advanced analytics, and modern data platforms to drive data-driven decision making across sales, supply chain, and merchandising.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in data disciplines, at least 5 in leadership, and deep retail expertise.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in data science, analytics, or BI with at least 5 in leadership.
• Deep retail industry expertise in merchandising, supply chain, e-commerce, and customer analytics.
• Proven track record building scalable data platforms and deploying predictive analytics in retail.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and real-time data processing.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead GMG's data strategy, analytics, and BI initiatives.
• Drive data-driven decision making across retail operations and merchandising.
• Architect data platforms and enable real-time insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align analytics with business goals.

Skills

Data leadership

Strategic analytics

Predictive modeling

BI reporting

Stakeholder management

Program management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Cloud platforms

Job description

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a visionary Director of Data and Intelligence to lead our data strategy, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives in a fast-paced retail environment. This role will drive data-driven decision-making across the organization by leveraging advanced analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence tools. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of retail operations, customer behavior, supply chain, and merchandising, combined with strong technical expertise in data platforms, AI, and predictive modeling.

Expertise in Data Strategy & Leadership, Business & Retail Analytics, Technology & Data Infrastructure and Stakeholder Collaboration.

• Strategic thinking and data leadership
• Advanced analytics and predictive modeling
• Data architecture and infrastructure design
• Business intelligence and reporting (Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Strong program and team management

Job Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or business intelligence, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep retail industry expertise (e.g., merchandising, supply chain, e-commerce, customer analytics).
• Proven track record of building scalable data platforms and deploying predictive analytics in retail.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and real-time data processing.

Why Join GMG?

At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better – for our team, our consumers, and our communities.