Principal, AI-Driven CPG & Retail Transformation

Infosys Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability benefits

Health reimbursement accounts

Insurance (various)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Infosys Consulting, the Management Consulting Arm of Infosys Limited, seeks a Principal, Business Consulting with proven experience in the CPG, Retail and Logistics sectors in Chicago. This role focuses on driving AI-enabled transformation programs, enhancing supply chain performance, and delivering strategic advisory services for major clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop compelling business cases, and grow client accounts while partnering with senior stakeholders to shape

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• 7-9+ years of management consulting experience within CPG, Retail, and/or Logistics sectors, with a strong track record in sales, relationship management, and account growth.
• Proven experience selling and leading large, complex transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in AI & Data, Supply Chain Planning, Order-to-Cash.
• Working knowledge of platforms such as o9, SAP IBP, and SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Drive account growth through proactive pitches, business case development, and account mining within existing and target clients.
• Sell and lead large-scale transformation programs, owning the end-to-end sales cycle from opportunity identification through contract close.
• Partner with account teams and delivery leaders to build a robust pipeline, shaping deals early and positioning the firm as a strategic partner.
• Develop and pitch points of view on emerging supply chain topics — AI-driven demand/supply planning, control tower and visibility solutions, resilience and risk management — to open new conversations with clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, bringing deep expertise in AI & Data, Supply Chain Planning, Procure to Pay and/or Order-to-Cash.
• Lead and oversee delivery of complex, large-scale transformation programs, ensuring quality, timeliness, and value realization.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that support long-term account expansion.
• Shape point-of-view and thought leadership around AI Led Transformation, and Retail/CPG Operations.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent, contributing to practice-building and capability development.

Skills

Executive presence

Relationship management

Sales leadership

Communication

AI & Data expertise

Supply chain planning

Order-to-Cash knowledge

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

o9

SAP IBP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Infosys Consulting, the Management Consulting Arm of Infosys Limited, seeks a Principal, Business Consulting with proven experience in the CPG, Retail and Logistics sectors in Chicago. This role focuses on driving AI-enabled transformation programs, enhancing supply chain performance, and delivering strategic advisory services for major clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop compelling business cases, and grow client accounts while partnering with senior stakeholders to shape