Join arenaflex as a Chief of Information Investigation & Data Administration

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact at a global Fortune company that truly cares about its people and communities? At arenaflex, we're not just about retail – we're about improving lives every single day. As our Chief of Information Investigation and Data Administration for Global Sourcing, you'll help drive insights that touch more than 240 million customers worldwide. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.

When you join arenaflex, you'll quickly discover that we're an organization that wants you to bring your whole self to work. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. A career at arenaflex is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of living. Our mission extends far beyond the walls of our stores – it reaches into every community we serve and every life we touch.

About the Role

Are you looking to drive impact through quality business experiences and analytics for a rapidly growing, high-impact area of the business? The Global Sourcing Data team at arenaflex is exactly where you need to be. Our team plays a critical role in partnering with sourcing teams across key business areas including Food, Consumables, Health, and Wellness.

As the Chief of Information Investigation and Data Administration, you will oversee and supervise a wide range of critical financial activities including financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and business analysis. In this role, you will partner to identify key sourcing opportunities and investment decisions to help deliver annual and long-range plans while influencing and driving better ways of working both within finance and with our colleague teams.

This role will specifically support our efforts to ensure a robust data foundation for the organizations we support, building tools and reporting to enable the finance team to manage business performance more effectively as well as work with the product team to ensure future tools being built support long-term aspirations. You must be comfortable with data, influencing and understanding colleague needs, and working with tools and reports in current software such as PowerBI, Dataiku, and more.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the arenaflex Global Sourcing team, you'll be responsible for driving strategic initiatives that make a real difference. Here's what you can expect in this role:

Driving Key Investigation – Understand key sourcing processes, financial and operational metrics, and business goals and objectives to analyze, interpret, and communicate business performance, identify opportunities, and enable strategic investment decisions.

Being a Trusted Advisor – Rapidly develop strong and trusting relationships with internal teams. Partner and participate in business strategy discussions and influence key business decisions with informed recommendations using facts and data.

Delivering Data-Driven Analysis – Obtain and gather relevant data; organize and validate data before analysis; consolidate and identify exceptions and patterns in data; combine data in the creation of meaningful client insights; and translate information into actionable plans.

Practicing Continuous Process Improvement – Work across the organization to identify and solve problems with a client-oriented mindset, introducing new ideas and influencing positive change.

Gaining an Understanding of Sourcing – Demonstrate the ability to learn and stay up to date with an understanding of Global Sourcing and new and innovative solutions to help the business make the best choices.

Driving a New Way of Working – Advance our journey to become a more digital and data-driven team by utilizing and supporting data visualization tools to drive the business and teaching our partners to improve adoption.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who thrives on diving into numbers to find new opportunities or patterns to explain the "what and why" behind performance. If you're energized by challenges and complex problems and can navigate through uncertain conditions, you'll fit right in at arenaflex.

The ideal candidate will:

Love diving into the numbers to find new opportunities or patterns to explain "what and why" behind performance

Be energized by challenges and complex problems and can navigate through uncertain conditions

Be an excellent communicator with a great eye for detail and can explain points in a simplified way

Thrive in constantly evolving, high-speed, dynamic environments

Believe in and prioritize the collective progress of the team and be quick to jump in, help, mentor, and coach fellow colleagues

Be organized, disciplined, and can manage competing priorities simultaneously

Have high standards and confidence in accountability

Be curious and innovative and have a history of coming up with creative and viable solutions to big problems and opportunities

Demonstrated experience using and improving tools that enable data visualization and analysis

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related field AND 2 years' experience leading numerical or statistical research, analysis and modeling knowledge, corporate security, or related area

OR 4 years' experience leading numerical or statistical research, analysis and modeling knowledge, corporate security, or related area

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, these qualifications will help you stand out:

Experience with Tableau, PowerBI or similar data visualization tools

Experience with Dataproc, Spark, Hive or similar data processing tools

Experience with Dataplex, Collibra or similar data governance tools

Experience with Google Cloud Platform

Experience with large dataset mining tools and open-source software tools (e.g., R, Python, HiveQL, Spark)

Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines

Strong influencing and communication skills

Detail and results-oriented with need to keep moving

Business analysis and reporting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Statistical modeling software experience

Why arenaflex?

At arenaflex, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make – from responsible sourcing to sustainability and everything in between. As an arenaflex associate, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of retail, technology, marketing, finance, and many other industries – all while impacting the lives of millions of customers around the world.

Here, your work makes an impact every single day. We believe we are best positioned to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we truly know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity of unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of everyone.

Benefits & Perks

At arenaflex, we believe in rewarding our associates for their hard work and dedication. As a full-time member of our team, you'll have access to:

Competitive compensation package with annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Employee discount program

Wellness programs and resources

Tuition assistance and continuous learning opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technology and tools

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Career Growth & Development

One of the greatest things about working at arenaflex is the endless opportunity for growth. We're invested in your professional development and provide numerous pathways for advancement. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in data analytics, move into leadership roles, or explore different areas of our business, arenaflex supports your career journey.

You'll have access to mentorship programs, training resources, and the chance to work on challenging projects that expand your skills. Our commitment to internal promotion means that many of our leaders started in entry-level positions and worked their way up – and you could be next.

Work Environment

At arenaflex, we embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and diversity of thought. You'll work alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about what they do and committed to making a difference. Our fast-paced environment keeps you engaged and challenged, while our supportive team culture ensures you never have to face challenges alone.

We believe in work-life balance and offer flexible arrangements to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Your contributions will be recognized and celebrated, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

arenaflex, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice. We believe we are ideally suited to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we truly know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity of unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of everyone.

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of something big at arenaflex.

Ready to make an impact? Submit your application today and become part of the arenaflex family. We can't wait to see what you'll bring to our team.

Position Details:

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: 8 Hours

Location: California

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Industry: Private

Experienced Chief of Information Investigation and Data Administration – Global Sourcing Analytics & Governance