Data Head / Data Analytics Leader

Company Overview

It is a skin care brand based in Pune,.

The Data Head / Data Analytics Leader will strategically manage and scale the data analytics function across the business. This role combines technical expertise with strategic oversight, leading a central data team to foster data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a tech-driven background and prior experience in a direct-to-consumer (D2C), marketplace, e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), or product-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Data & Analytics Leadership

  • Own and lead the central data analytics function across the organization, covering business functions such as operations, marketing, finance, sales, supply chain, and customer analytics.
  • Translate business problems into data-driven frameworks, insights, and strategic recommendations.
  • Partner with leadership to drive data-backed decision-making across the organization.

• Technical Execution

  • Work hands-on with large datasets using SQL, Python, and Advanced Excel for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Design and implement scalable dashboards and reporting systems using business intelligence (BI) tools.
  • Integrate and analyze data from ERP systems and marketing platforms (Meta Ads, Google Ads, etc.).
  • Build automated data pipelines and streamline reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Strategy & Business Impact

  • Define and track key business KPIs across marketing, sales, and operations (Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Return on Investment (ROI), inventory turns, productivity, etc.).
  • Generate actionable insights to improve campaign performance, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.
  • Identify business gaps, trends, and optimization opportunities through deep data analysis.

• System Implementation & Process Building

  • Lead the implementation and optimization of data systems, tools, and reporting frameworks.
  • Establish data governance, validation mechanisms, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for analytics.
  • Drive automation and reduce manual dependencies across reporting workflows.

• Team Building & Mentorship

  • Build, mentor, and scale a team of data analysts/MIS professionals.
  • Set performance benchmarks and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of insights.
  • Foster a culture of data-driven thinking across teams.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Leadership.
  • Present insights through clear, visually compelling dashboards and presentations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience:

  • 8+ years in Data Analytics / Business Analytics / Data Science / Data Engineering leadership roles.
  • Min. 2 years of prior experience heading or owning a central / enterprise-wide data team.
  • Min. 2 years in a D2C brand, marketplace, e-commerce, FMCG, or consumer/product-led company.

• Qualifications:

  • B.E / B. Tech (mandatory) with MBA (preferred).

Preferred Skills

• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and Advanced Excel.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and marketing platforms (Meta, Google, etc.).
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI / Tableau.
• Ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets on Microsoft Excel.

Experience

• 8+ years in related data leadership roles, with a focus on central enterprise-wide data teams ideally in D2C or product-focused businesses.

Environment

This position will be based in Pune. The role may involve collaboration with cross-functional teams, necessitating meetings and presentations in a dynamic work environment.