Five Below · 1 day ago
Director, Engineering - Data, Analytics and Reporting
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFive Below is a retail company dedicated to providing an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. The Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting leads the strategy and governance of data capabilities, ensuring actionable insights across various business functions while driving advanced analytics and reporting initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance (Retail-Focused)
Own enterprise master data domains including product, customer, store, vendor, supply chain, and item attributes
Lead Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives to ensure clean, consistent, governed data across all merchandising, supply chain, store, and digital systems
Oversee Customer Data Platform (CDP) strategy to unify customer identities and support loyalty, personalization, and omnichannel marketing
Define data governance models, KPIs, standards, and quality frameworks aligned with retail operations and enterprise analytics needs
Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure scalable, modern data platform design and alignment with EDP, MDM, and CDP strategies
Retail Analytics, Insights & Advanced Modeling
Deliver analytics for store performance, category productivity, supply chain health, inventory planning, promotions, and customer behavior
Integrate MDM and CDP data to enable segmentation, customer 360, pricing decisions, assortment optimization, and personalized engagement
Build predictive and prescriptive analytics models for demand forecasting, replenishment, logistics optimization, labor planning, and promotional effectiveness
Translate insights into actionable recommendations for Merchandising, Store Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Executive Leadership
Enterprise Reporting, Dashboards & Self-Service Analytics
Lead enterprise reporting strategy, dashboard design, KPI frameworks, and self-service enablement across stores, regions, supply chain, digital, and customer domains
Ensure reporting accuracy through alignment with master data hierarchies (SKU, category, store cluster, customer segment)
Drive standardization, automation, and adoption of BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Looker
Institute robust data quality and validation processes to ensure reporting is reliable, timely, and trusted
Platform Leadership – MDM, EDP & CDP
Oversee roadmap, health, and evolution of the enterprise data platform (EDP), MDM, and CDP capabilities
Ensure creation of high-quality golden records and integrated data pipelines supporting analytics, AI, operations, and enterprise reporting
Evaluate and select data, analytics, and reporting solutions—balancing cost, scalability, capability, and architectural standards
Manage build-vs-buy decisions and lead solution assessments to ensure long-term sustainability and alignment with business outcomes
Partner with CRM, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Digital, and Store Operations to embed governed, high-quality data into operational workflows
Leadership, Resource Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead teams of BI engineers, data analysts, data product managers, and MDM/CDP specialists
Manage resource planning, workload distribution, staffing models, and capability development across all data functions
Forecast team capacity across enterprise initiatives and ensure alignment with program and platform priorities
Manage vendor partners, contractors, and consulting engagements to ensure delivery quality and cost-effective execution
Build a culture of data literacy, continuous improvement, and high accountability in data delivery
Communicate complex analytical and technical concepts clearly to business and executive stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related fields
10+ years in data analytics, BI, or enterprise reporting, with 5+ years in leadership roles (preferably in retail or consumer-facing industries)
Strong expertise in data platforms, enterprise reporting solutions, BI tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau), and analytics delivery
Hands-on experience with MDM, EDP, and/or CDP platforms
Demonstrated success in managing teams, resource planning, capability development, and vendor management
Proven ability to assess, select, and implement enterprise data and analytics solutions
Preferred
Experience driving customer 360, loyalty analytics, or digital personalization programs
Knowledge of retail data governance frameworks, enterprise architecture, and data quality models
Experience building team capability frameworks, operating models, or resource management structures for data organizations
Exposure to AI/ML enablement and modern cloud data architectures
Company
Five Below
Five Below, Inc. operates a chain of retail stores in the United States. It offers sporting goods, games, wearables and jewelry,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$211MKey Investors
Advent International
2012-07-19IPO
2010-10-29Private Equity· $194M
2008-09-15Private Equity· $17M
Leadership Team
T
Thomas G. Vellios
Founder and CEO
K
Kenneth R. Bull
COO at Five Below
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