Data Manager - Supply Chain Technology at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Governance, Data Integration, SQL, Snowflake, Master Data Management, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Data Literacy, AI, Data Modeling, PowerBI, Supply Chain Processes, Change Control, Data Quality Assurance, Project Management Lifecycles, KPI Design

Industry

Retail

Description

Welcome to Love's! We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Data Manager to oversee the collection, integration, governance, and analysis of supply chain data. This is a technical role that will be responsible for managing a team of data analysts to ensure that data assets are accurate, accessible, and leveraged to optimize supply chain operations, improve decision-making, and support digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative innovator and active contributor with a strong command of data, governance, data solutions, and integrations and the ability to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving a culture of data integrity and enabling decision-making through data insights. *Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.* Job Functions: Strategy and Leadership Build and maintain effective relationships with management, peers, business product owners, and internal stakeholders. Responsibility for data platforms in supply chain, including Master Data Management (Syniti Knowledge Platform), item master/pricebook (SAP), product lifecycle management (BambooRose PLM), and Supply Chain Data Warehouse (Snowflake) Responsible for collaborating within technology teams and business stakeholders to roadmap data needs and their prioritization, with the ability to translate data into business value. Collaborate with cross-functional business and technology teams on meeting business objectives through data enabled solutions. Lead a team of data analysts responsible for master data solutions, data integrations, and supply chain analytics. Train and mentor team and stakeholders on data literacy and tools. Data Integration & Architecture Ensure seamless data flow between data sources that support supply chain, including SAP, Blue Yonder, Manhattan WMS/TMS, Anaplan Merchandise Financial Planning, etc. Provide direction and make decisions about data integration strategies and practices across data solutions in Supply Chain. Monitor performance of data integrations and implement solutions to optimize performance and self-heal. Oversee supply chain master data management for suppliers, products, and logistics partners. Partner with supply chain leaders to identify KPIs and design solutions to provide visibility and ensure accuracy of KPIs Artificial Intelligence Drive collaboration with internal teams and third-party partners to identify AI opportunities and extend AI capabilities. Leverage AI tools to automate data preparation, uncover data insights, and enable natural language queries using tools such as Snowflake’s Cortex and Intelligence platforms and machine learning Lead AI initiatives for data modeling, data integrity, and data processing Lead development of agentic AI data agents to explore datasets, monitor KPIs, identify trends and anomalies, etc. and define actionable opportunities and risks Analytics & Insights Ensure completion of gap analysis, solution assessments, and evaluation of options, presenting recommendations to business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment. Responsible for completion and accuracy of data documentation, including definitions and use, logical data models, data relationships, and design documents. Quality Assurance Build practices and solutions to validate data accuracy and completeness Ensure test cases, test scripts, and representative test data are prepared and executed. Collaborate with test automation engineers to define automation testing strategies for data solutions and integrations for key solutions. Ensure system reliability of Supply Chain data platforms and execute upgrade and maintenance plans Prepare change control documentation and present to change advisory board. Other duties assigned as needed Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field. 8+ years of experience in data technologies 5+ years of experience using SQL and Snowflake 3+ years in a leadership role Command of data governance practices Thorough knowledge of Software Development and Project Management Lifecycles Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and related data required Skills Hard Skills Proficiency in SQL query writing and optimization Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, specifically Snowflake Proficiency in data visualization and BI tools, particularly PowerBI, for creating reports and dashboards Data modeling/diagramming skills (Lucid, Visio, etc.) Experience with data catalog or metadata management tools, such as Alation, is a plus Soft Skills: Management skills in coaching, development, and leading others. Ability to manage numerous competing demands in an extremely high-stress environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with meticulous attention to detail Strong focus on Customer commitment Typical Physical Demands: Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator Requires normal range of hearing and vision Our Culture: Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture. Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. Job Category: Information Technology

Responsibilities

This role involves leading a team of data analysts responsible for managing supply chain data assets, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and leveraging them for operational optimization and digital transformation. Key functions include overseeing data platforms like MDM (Syniti), item master (SAP), PLM (BambooRose), and the Data Warehouse (Snowflake), alongside driving AI initiatives.