Role Overview:

As a Subject Matter Expert in our CPG Practice, you will serve as the strategic bridge between complex data insights and actionable business outcomes for our global consumer goods clients. You will operate at the intersection of product management and strategy consulting, working closely with cross-functional teams, data scientists, and senior client stakeholders to solve high-stakes challenges in category management and trade marketing.

Your day-to-day involves translating market trends and AI-driven analytics into robust growth strategies, ensuring that our solutions directly impact the client's P&L and market share. By leveraging your deep domain expertise, you will drive product innovation and operational excellence, ultimately shaping how our clients navigate the evolving retail landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end development of CPG-focused product solutions by integrating advanced data analytics and AI models to address specific client pain points in demand forecasting and supply chain optimization.

- Partner with client leadership teams to define and execute category management strategies that enhance brand positioning and drive sustainable revenue growth.

- Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications for data engineering teams, ensuring that all analytical outputs are aligned with the client's P&L objectives.

- Design and implement trade marketing frameworks that optimize promotional spend and improve ROI across diverse retail channels.

- Act as a trusted advisor during client engagements, providing strategic recommendations based on market intelligence and rigorous business analysis to influence long-term decision-making.

- Monitor and evaluate the performance of deployed strategies, iterating on product features to maintain a competitive edge in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated ability to synthesize large datasets into strategic narratives, showcasing strong proficiency in business analysis and data-driven storytelling.

- Proven track record in managing P&L responsibilities and category management, with a clear understanding of how brand management and trade marketing levers impact bottom-line results.

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI and analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior executives.

- Strong foundation in strategy consulting or product management, typically supported by an MBA or an advanced degree from a premier institute.

- High degree of self-discipline and adaptability, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fully remote work environment while collaborating across time zones.

- Expertise in leveraging predictive modeling and forecasting tools to drive business strategy, combined with a proactive mindset toward continuous learning and technological adoption.