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 to be 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.
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
ERP & Technology Alignment
- 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
- Intrapreneur Culture
