Transformation Consultant

WHSmith North America; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Las Vegas is seeking a Transformation Consultant to enhance continuous improvement and optimize processes within the Planning function. This role is crucial for aligning transformation initiatives with business goals and ensuring effective project management across various operations. The ideal candidate will work closely with multiple departments to implement new tools and best practices while fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to design scalable solutions and workflows.
• Strong background in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess current Planning processes, identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement standardized workflows.
• Lead transformation projects from design to implementation.

Skills

Process optimization

Change management

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Project management

Job description

The Transformation Consultant is responsible for driving continuous improvement, process optimization, and transformation initiatives across the Planning function. This role ensures that Planning operates with efficiency, accuracy, and consistency, enabling our teams to deliver on business goals and store readiness with excellence. Acting as both strategist and implementer, the Planning Transformation Manager partners closely with leaders across Planning, Central Data, Operations, IT, and the broader business to modernize processes, introduce new tools, and embed best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation & Process Design

• Assess current Planning processes, identify inefficiencies, and design scalable solutions.
• Develop and implement standardized workflows across categories (Consumables, Tech, Fashion, Destinations).
• Partner with Central Data to leverage analytics and automation for smarter, faster decisions.
• Act as a change champion within Planning, building adoption plans for new systems, tools, and processes.
• Support training, communication, and knowledge transfer to ensure seamless adoption.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Strategic Alignment

• Align transformation initiatives with organizational priorities, ensuring Planning enables execution of growth, efficiency, and customer experience strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure end-to-end integration of Planning with Buying, Supply Chain, and Store Operations.

Project Management

• Lead transformation projects from design to implementation, including timelines, resource management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor progress, measure outcomes, and report on key performance indicators.