AI-Enabled Retail Strategy & Merchandising Lead

1000 Accenture LLP Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Strategy Manager in Retail Merchandising and Planning to lead key workstreams within transformative engagements for big-name retailers. You will shape recommendations, drive execution, and deliver measurable results across merchandising strategy, planning processes, and AI-enabled capabilities.

The role requires deep expertise in category management, merchandise financial planning, and assortment planning, with strong leadership, client management, and communication

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more domains: Category Management, Merchandise Financial Planning, or related planning functions.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in professional services/consulting.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a workstream or project within a broader transformation program for retail clients.
• Coordinate delivery within your workstream with data/technology, change management, and other teams.
• Maintain day-to-day client relationships and ensure quality and timeliness of work.

Skills

Category Management

Merchandise Financial Planning

Assortment Planning

Allocation

Replenishment

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

o9

Blue Yonder

Anaplan

Oracle

RELEX

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Strategy Manager in Retail Merchandising and Planning to lead key workstreams within transformative engagements for big-name retailers. You will shape recommendations, drive execution, and deliver measurable results across merchandising strategy, planning processes, and AI-enabled capabilities.

The role requires deep expertise in category management, merchandise financial planning, and assortment planning, with strong leadership, client management, and communication