Retail Transformation Strategist

Cadreforce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadreforce is seeking a Retail Domain Specialist to bridge strategy, operations and technology in a way that delivers measurable business value. You will advise senior leaders on retail transformation, develop actionable roadmaps, and analyze end-to-end processes across merchandising, forecasting, pricing, inventory and store operations.

The role focuses on connecting warehouse, distribution and digital-commerce improvements to customer experience and profitability, while building

Qualifications

• Experience across retail merchandising, supply chain, store operations, omnichannel or digital commerce, inventory, pricing/promotions, customer experience and retail technology.
• Ability to advise senior business and technology stakeholders and turn strategy into practical transformation roadmaps.
• Experience developing business cases, executive recommendations, proposals and transformation narratives.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for executive workshops and client discussions.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Advise business and technology leaders on retail strategy, operational improvement and digital transformation.
• Develop roadmaps aligned with business goals and financial objectives.
• Analyze end-to-end retail processes, including merchandise planning, forecasting, replenishment, pricing, promotions, inventory and store operations.
• Connect warehouse, distribution, order management and digital-commerce improvements with customer experience and profitability.
• Build relationships with retail, supply-chain, merchandising and digital-commerce executives.
• Develop business cases and executive recommendations; support proposals, client pursuits, thought leadership and reusable consulting materials.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Supply chain

Store operations

Omnichannel

Digital commerce

Inventory management

Pricing & promotions

Customer experience

Retail technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Cadreforce is seeking a Retail Domain Specialist to bridge strategy, operations and technology in a way that delivers measurable business value. You will advise senior leaders on retail transformation, develop actionable roadmaps, and analyze end-to-end processes across merchandising, forecasting, pricing, inventory and store operations.

The role focuses on connecting warehouse, distribution and digital-commerce improvements to customer experience and profitability, while building