Director Data&BI (F/H), Rueil-Malmaison

DIM Brands International (DBI)

is an environmentally&socially responsible marketer and manufacturer of underwear under some of the strongest brands in the world (DIM, Nur Die, Lovable, Abanderado…) for the whole family. DIM is the market leader in the French market and the favorite brand of French consumers, Nur Die is market leader in the German Mass market, La Senza is market leader in women underwear in Canada, Lovable is a strong second in the Italian lingerie market. We are proud tobe part of Regent group, including other fashion brands such as Petit Bateau (Kids Wear), Club Monaco (Designer Men’s and Women’s clothing), Bally (a luxury leather good brand), Escada (a luxury brand for women’s fashion).

Founded in 1960, DBI has a long tradition of innovation and excellence. Since 2022, the company has regained its independence and intends to accelerate its growth by relying on a clear strategy based on four axes: the development of its leading brands, a strong program of product innovations, a strong omnichannel strategy and a continuous operational excellence program.“Simplification and Scale” is our strategic motto. Our ambition is to open a new cycle of profitable growth and bring the DIM brand to its full global potential.

DBI headquarter is in Rueil-Malmaison, greater Paris area, with subsidiaries across Europe (DACH, Italy, Iberia, Eastern Europe). Its Supply Chain center (manufacturing and logistics) is based in Autun, Burgundy, where more than 5 billion tights have been produced since DIM was founded! Moreover, we are deeply committed to a dynamic ESG strategy, structured around 3 pillars: Planet, Product, People.

To join us in this adventure, the IT/Tech Department is recruiting a

Director Data&BI

(M/F) DBI is currently undertaking a large-scale information systems transformation program, including the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). In this context, data governance has become a critical and cross-functional priority.

Data management practices across the organization remain fragmented, inconsistently structured, and insufficiently formalized. The company is seeking an experienced leader to build a robust, enterprise-wide data governance framework that supports operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making.

Mission&Key Objectives The

Director Data&BI

will be responsible for defining, implementing, and leading the company's data governance strategy at the group level. The

Director Data

&BI will lead the company’s data transformation, ensuring reliable, scalable, and business-driven data across all brands.

Establish a clear governance framework covering roles, responsibilities, processes, and standards

Ensure the quality, consistency, and reliability of critical business data

Lead and industrialize product Master Data Management practices

Scaling the data platform (Snowflake) and BI (Power BI)

Guarantee alignment with the D365 ERP deployment program and other legacy ERPs

Aligning data initiatives with IT architecture and business needs

Coordinate interactions across key business domains: Design/Merchandising, Commercial (wholesale, retail, e-commerce), Supply Chain/Sourcing, and Finance

In a context of fragmented systems and critical data challenges, the role will prioritize

industrializing data foundations and restoring data trust.

Key responsibilities Data Governance Leadership

Build and lead a global Data Office

Serve as the enterprise authority on data governance policies and standards

Define ownership structures and stewardship models for all critical data domains

Manage and evolve the data governance committee and associated working groups

Master Data Management (MDM)

Design and implement MDM frameworks covering product, supplier, customer, and operational data

Drive the standardization and harmonization of master data across business units and systems

Oversee the deployment and maintenance of reliable, governed data repositories

Define data quality standards, KPIs, and control mechanisms

Stakeholder Management&Change Leadership

Engage and align both business and IT stakeholders on data governance priorities

Lead change management initiatives to embed data governance into day-to-day operations

Deliver training and communication programs to promote data literacy

Act as an advisor to executive leadership on data strategy and risk

Ensure data governance practices are fully integrated into the IT roadmap

Collaborate with IT and program teams to define data migration and data quality standards

Evaluate and recommend tooling for MDM, data quality, and data cataloguing

Industrialize Snowflake / Power BI platform

Stabilize product data and BI reliability

Candidate Profile We are looking for a senior data leader with strong experience in data governance, MDM, and modern data platforms, ideally within retail or consumer goods. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on executor, capable of setting a rigorous framework and driving its adoption across a complex, international organization.

Experience Requirements

10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Master Data Management and BI

Strong understanding of apparel business processes: Collection Development, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Wholesale distribution, e-commerce, and Retail

Track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs in international environments

Strong experience on Microsoft ecosystem (PowerBI, Azure, D365, Fabrics, Synapse Link…)

Soft Skills

Cross-functional Leadership

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Program&Project Management

Strategic Communication

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