Director of Retail and CPG Strategy 2026

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Retail and CPG Strategy 2026 in the United States. This role sits at the intersection of retail strategy, data, and AI-driven transformation, helping global Retail and CPG organizations rethink how critical decisions are made across merchandising, pricing, supply chain, and customer engagement. You will act as a senior advisor to executive stakeholders while shaping scalable, AI-enabled solutions that directly impact revenue, margin, and operational efficiency. The environment is highly collaborative, blending consulting rigor with deep technical and analytical execution. You will partner closely with data scientists, engineers, and industry experts to translate complex business challenges into actionable decision systems. This is a high-impact leadership role where thought leadership and hands-on problem solving go hand in hand. Your work will directly influence how enterprises adopt intelligent, data-driven decision-making at scale.
• Accountabilities In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives that define how Retail and CPG organizations leverage AI and analytics to transform decision-making and operational performance. Develop Retail and CPG thought leadership, identifying high-impact AI use cases such as pricing optimization, assortment strategy, and inventory planning, and translating them into scalable solutions and intellectual property Lead end-to-end client engagements, from problem framing and economic modeling through solution design, deployment, and adoption across enterprise environments Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, including Chief Merchants, Chief Digital Officers, and Supply Chain leaders, ensuring recommendations are grounded in retail economics and operational realities Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to design and deploy AI-enabled decision systems across merchandising, pricing, supply chain, and customer experience domains Drive operationalization of insights by embedding analytics into business workflows, decision processes, and performance management cadences Support business development efforts through solution shaping, client advisory, and industry thought leadership contributions Mentor internal team members and help strengthen client relationships through strategic guidance and expertise sharing Requirements The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of retail/CPG expertise, consulting experience, and technical fluency in analytics and AI-enabled systems. 5+ years of experience in consulting or industry roles within Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods environments Deep understanding of retail economics, including pricing, promotions, sell-through, GMROI, and assortment optimization Strong knowledge of omnichannel retail dynamics, including eCommerce, store operations, and fulfillment trade-offs Familiarity with enterprise retail systems such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, or Kinaxis Proven ability to translate analytics and AI insights into real business adoption and measurable outcomes Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives and bridge technical and business teams Experience working with AI/ML, data analytics, or decision science approaches in retail/CPG environments is highly valued Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset Benefits Competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact Remote-first flexibility within the United States Opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-scale AI transformation projects Collaboration with leading experts in AI, data science, and retail strategy Career growth in a fast-scaling, innovation-driven environment Exposure to executive-level client engagement and strategic decision-making Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on outcomes and innovation
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
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