Sr. Retail Business Consultant (Systems Implementation)

Retail Business Consultant

This is a remote position. At S5, we are on a mission to make Advanced Data Science consumable to Business Users. As part of that mission, we are disrupting the Retail Supply Chain and Merchandising with the most advanced and innovative offerings to date in this space. To support our aggressive growth, we are actively seeking talent (at multiple levels) to join our team.

The Role

For the role of the Retail Business Consultant, our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and enthusiastic Retail Merchandising Professional (Planner, Buyers/Merchant, Analyst) who has a flair for technology and is passionate about the critical role technology can play in helping retailers remain competitive (and relevant) going forward.

What You'll Do

Leverage business expertise and experience to advise customers on industry best practices

Conduct and lead business process analysis and design sessions, including writing functional specifications

Provide primary user support and verify the system provides the required business functionality

Prepare and present presentations & product demonstrations for customers, prospects, executive level audiences, and internal audiences

Communicate and partner with Product Management and Product Development teams

Provide Thought Leadership regarding industry trends and product direction; Be an authority in the industry

Serve as liaison to project manager, key customer contacts, including Executive Sponsors

Compile and analyze quarterly performance reporting for customers

Requirements

Knowledge of Processes in Retail / Supply Chain including Merchandising/Buying, Merchandise Planning, Allocation, Retail Analysis & Reporting, Retail Systems Analysis or other related experience

2-5 years experience in Retail Merchandising or Retail consulting with a high level of demonstrated success

Exceptional communication skills (presentation and written)

Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

Flexibility to travel up to 50% of the time

BA/BS

Experience with Retail Systems support, administration, implementation, design and/or configuration a plus

Project Management experience a plus

Benefits

At S5, you will get an opportunity to truly innovate while working with some of the smartest brains in the industry to solve existing and emerging business problems. Additionally, you will play a key role in defining the next generation work culture and work ethic to solve problems that others thought - simply impossible. There's never been a more exciting time to join our team! Job Type: Full-time