Vice President Data Science & Analytics

Overview

Edible Brands was launched to bring together powerful, purpose‑led brands under one unified vision: to enrich everyday life through celebration, nourishment, and wellness. Today, Edible Brands powers three bold and growing concepts across 700+ locations worldwide—each designed to spark joy, fuel wellness, and build lasting connections. Though diverse, our brands are bound by a shared purpose to celebrate life and health.

Our portfolio spans Edible Arrangements®, the iconic gifting brand; Rōti®, a Mediterranean‑inspired fast‑casual restaurant; ™, a trusted marketplace for low‑dosage THC products; and Berry Direct®, our robust supply chain infrastructure. All brands are fueled by The Edible Way—a set of employee‑driven values that keep us committed, collaborative, adaptable, results‑driven, and always ready to celebrate.

This position will be onsite at our Corporate Office in Sandy Springs, GA with opportunities to work remotely on Fridays.

• Develop and scale a comprehensive data science and analytics strategy that fuels our multi‑brand portfolio across both digital and retail channels, while building the infrastructure to sustain long‑term success.
• Build, lead and align four specialized teams—Data Engineering, Data Science, Digital Analytics, and Retail Analytics—ensuring they deliver immediate insights and scalable solutions.
• Oversee the design, build, and continuous improvement of data infrastructure, pipelines, and governance to ensure accuracy and accessibility across the organization.
• Drive advanced analytics, predictive modeling, machine learning, and AI initiatives that unlock customer insights, fuel revenue growth, and improve operational performance across the business.
• Partner with IT and Legal leadership to safeguard data privacy, security, and compliance across all systems, aligning enterprise data strategy with regulatory and cybersecurity standards.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs that give real‑time visibility into business performance across retail and digital commerce.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence executive decision‑making and empower teams across the organization.
• Partner cross‑functionally to embed data and analytics into strategy, operations, and innovation at every level.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, proactively identifying high‑value opportunities where data can unlock efficiency, growth, and customer impact.
• Champion the adoption and governance of enterprise AI tools, including ChatGPT Enterprise, to drive efficiencies, enhance decision‑making, and unlock new ways of working across the organization.
• Stay hands‑on with tools and technologies (SQL, Python, BI platforms, cloud data environments) to model best practices and maintain technical credibility.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop talent across disciplines, creating a culture of excellence and building a best‑in‑class data organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field;
  Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in analytics, data science, or data engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in scaling data capabilities within an eCommerce environment.
• Deep expertise in both business‑facing analytics (dashboards, BI, reporting, KPIs) and advanced data science (predictive modeling, ML, experimentation).
• Technical proficiency:
  Skilled in SQL, Python or R, and Docker for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure required) and visualization tools including Tableau and Power BI.
• Ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments to support enterprise‑wide data initiatives.

• You’re an inspiring people leader who builds high‑performing, loyal teams. Your people feel challenged, supported, and genuinely excited to come to work with you.
• You’re known for your approachable, collaborative style—colleagues at every level enjoy working with you because you listen, communicate…