Head of Data & Analytics

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems•Warren, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Head of Data & Analytics. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday. The Mission: Transform the company�s data from a "back-office cost center" into a "strategic enterprise asset." This leader will oversee the decommissioning of legacy financial systems, the stabilization of the modern Cloud ERP ecosystem, and the orchestration of a unified Data Lakehouse across high-scale engineering and business intelligence platforms.

Requirements

10+ years in data leadership, specifically leading digital transformation or major system migrations.
Deep expertise in Data Modeling and modern cloud architectures.
High "data fluency"—deep enough to review architecture, yet broad enough to lead AI/ML strategy.
Proven track record of working alongside C-Suite leaders and presenting to external enterprise-level stakeholders.
A natural Player-Coach who thrives on mentoring others but isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to solve a complex architectural hurdle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a customer-facing or sales-support capacity is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and COO, translating complex data initiatives into strategic business outcomes.
Provide the technical clarity needed for executive decision-making and long-term investment planning.
Act as a "Technical Executive" in the field, supporting Account Executives during high-stakes negotiations with major customers.
Demonstrate the value of the organization�s data maturity and security posture to win and retain key enterprise accounts.
Conduct direct customer visits to understand how clients interact with our data products.
Use these insights to bridge the gap between technical development and real-world customer needs.
Architect and implement a robust Enterprise Data Model leveraging established frameworks and industry standards.
Ensure this model serves as the "Single Source of Truth" by reconciling data from Human Capital Management (HCM), ERP, and Service Management platforms.
Lead the evolution of the data organization from its current state to a full-service department.
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and scaling a high-performing team while fostering a culture of excellence.
Act as a versatile leader who is equally comfortable in the boardroom defining strategy as they are "in the weeds" with the technical team.
Lead by example, providing hands-on technical guidance while coaching the team toward self-sufficiency.
Meet with the C-Suite and top Account Executives to identify the data points most critical to customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
Review the state of the 100+ internal apps and the existing data model to identify gaps against industry standards.
Assess current team capabilities and begin the recruitment process to scale the department.