Director, Data Solutions

Master Data & Governance

• Establish and maintain SKUs and vendor master data across merchandising, inventory, and supply chain systems
• Own data governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of critical data points
• (Supplier & Vendor) ownership, standards, and lifecycle management
• Ensure data is created, maintained, and retired according to agreed governance rules

Business Enablement & Revenue Impact

• Act as a business liaison, translating operational and commercial needs into data and tooling requirements
• Unlock revenue through data by enabling better decision-making, demand planning, and supplier alignment
• Engage directly with business owners to understand priorities, pain points, and opportunities
• Position data as a value-add, not just a compliance or back-office function

Commercial Alignment

• Transform HD Supply “chucking up” data into actionable rules, workflows, and tooling
• Enable sell and procure motions through well-defined data structures and operational rules
• Align teams around the importance of high-quality data in driving commercial outcomes

Technology & Execution

• Lead or influence technology implementation related to master data, governance, and analytics
• Build the business case and sell investments in technology that improve data quality and usability
• Ensure solutions are operationally effective, scalable, and adopted by the business

Leadership & Influence

• Demonstrate strong executive presence when communicating data strategy and investment needs
• Align cross-functional teams (IT, Supply Chain, Merch, Procurement) around shared data goals
• Balance tactical execution with strategic vision

Job Summary

Responsible for creating and driving the overall strategy and requirements for all data domains within the business unit. Provide oversight and leadership to the definition, implementation, maintenance and enforcement of data standards.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Oversees the data governance process, including managing the cross-functional data councils.
• Provides leadership regarding the change process for data, including controls, oversight, approval, communication and documentation.
• Plays a critical role in understanding and communicating the downstream implications of data changes and works with the functional and IT leaders to identify optimal solutions.
• Identifies and implements industry standards and best practices for data governance and management.
• Ensures data integrity and quality and owns the data quality function including regular data audits and quality reporting.
• Participates in the organization’s formal Software Development Life Cycle Process team. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
•  

Nature and Scope

• Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
• May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
•  

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
•  

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.