Strategic Data & Analytics Director

South Plains Food Bank; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

South Plains Food Bank seeks a Director of Data & Strategy to lead analytics across programs and operations, shaping food sourcing strategies, technology initiatives, and strategic improvements. The role oversees the Food Donations Coordinator and Food Sourcing Coordinator, providing insights that improve food acquisition, operational performance, and organizational decision-making.

You will drive dashboards and KPIs, manage cross-functional projects, and lead major ERP/WMS/CRM implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in analytics, information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years in analytics, operations, strategy, or supply chain leadership.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and BI tools.
• Experience leading ERP, WMS, finance, or cloud-based software implementations.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Food Donations Coordinator, Food Sourcing Coordinator, and Data Analyst.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs using Power BI or similar BI platforms.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for feeding programs including reach, service frequency, geographic coverage, and efficiency.
• Analyze operational, inventory, and sourcing data to drive strategic decisions.
• Identify trends, gaps, opportunities, and needs across feeding programs using data.
• Develop forecasting models for food demand, inventory levels, and sourcing opportunities.
• Oversee food sourcing and donation strategies to maximize pounds and cost efficiency.
• Identify new food donors and sourcing opportunities using data-driven analysis.
• Lead technology implementations including ERP, WMS, CRM, and cloud-based solutions.
• Manage cross-functional projects from planning through implementation with PM best practices.
• Evaluate business processes and recommend automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Programs, Finance, Development, and Executive Leadership.
• Present program data and insights to senior leadership linking data to priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Power BI

Excel

BI tools

Project management

Data analytics

Operations

Supply chain

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP

WMS

Cloud software

Job description

South Plains Food Bank seeks a Director of Data & Strategy to lead analytics across programs and operations, shaping food sourcing strategies, technology initiatives, and strategic improvements. The role oversees the Food Donations Coordinator and Food Sourcing Coordinator, providing insights that improve food acquisition, operational performance, and organizational decision-making.

You will drive dashboards and KPIs, manage cross-functional projects, and lead major ERP/WMS/CRM implementations.