Supply Chain Strategy Lead — AI-Driven Retail & CPG

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation seeks a Supply Chain Strategy Domain Lead to shape and execute AI-driven supply chain strategies for Retail and Consumer Goods. You will work with the Retail, Consumer Goods and Travel & Hospitality Consulting teams and partner with practice leaders, delivery teams, and clients.

This onsite leadership role focuses on AI strategy roadmaps, business cases, and end-to-end transformation, while advocating responsible GenAI use and delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 12+ years of consulting or industry experience in Retail or Consumer Goods.
• Experience defining and delivering AI/GenAI strategies for logistics.
• Proven track record leading client-facing engagements, shaping proposals, and delivering projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance and ethical AI considerations.
• Personal leadership and a drive to cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Ability to lead with strategic vision, client-centric thinking, innovation and execution.
• Proven track record building trust and fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead transformative supply chain initiatives across warehouse operations, distribution centers, robotics, labor management and transport.
• Lead AI strategy roadmaps for supply chain functions, including control towers, digital twin and automation.
• Serve as domain SME on retail supply chain operations, trends and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with client leadership to identify high-value use cases, define business cases, and drive end-to-end transformations.
• Collaborate across Cognizant's platform advisory, AI, data and logistics practices, and contribute to thought leadership.
• Demonstrate Cognizant Way to Lead through strategic agility, client value creation, AI-led innovation and inclusive culture.

Skills

Consulting experience

Leading client-facing engagements

AI strategy

GenAI capabilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree (MBA or master's in related discipline)

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation seeks a Supply Chain Strategy Domain Lead to shape and execute AI-driven supply chain strategies for Retail and Consumer Goods. You will work with the Retail, Consumer Goods and Travel & Hospitality Consulting teams and partner with practice leaders, delivery teams, and clients.

This onsite leadership role focuses on AI strategy roadmaps, business cases, and end-to-end transformation, while advocating responsible GenAI use and delivering measurable