Associate Director - Retail Performance Improvement
BRG•Boston, MA
•$150,000 - $250,000•Onsite
About The Position
The position is in the Retail Performance Improvement practice, which provides strategic, operational and financial advisory services to high-performing growth-oriented retail and/or consumer product companies. The ideal candidate should excel working in a team environment, on a diverse range of fast-moving assignments, and in an entrepreneurial environment.
Requirements
- Experience in a retail, direct to consumer or consumer goods environment and/or previous consulting with similar type clients.
- Expertise one or more of the following functions: direct sourcing, product to market, consumer analytics, digital experience, marketing, personalization, digital commerce, back-office operations, distribution and transportation, store and omni operations, indirect procurement.
- Experience with developing and managing financial and operational analysis as well as assisting to implement changes as result of analysis and observations.
- Experience with improving working capital and financial performance utilizing systems, tools, and bridge solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management and other stakeholders or professionals.
- Expertise in financial modeling and analysis (particularly in Excel).
- Creative thinker with the ability to synthesize both qualitative (‘the art’) and quantitative (‘the science’) inputs.
- Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills with demonstrated experience in solving complex issues.
- Ability to manage and/or analyze large volumes of financial and operational data.
- Intellectual curiosity, self-starter, and ability to learn quickly.
- High Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Ability to travel to clients as needed.
- Minimum 9+ years of experience within management consulting industries with a retail-industry focus, or 12+ years combination of retail industry and consulting experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA a plus
- Additional experience with Access, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, and Python is a plus
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Retail Performance Improvement (RPI) team and client personnel to achieve engagement objectives.
- Utilize business, strategic, and analytical skills to perform tasks such as: financial modeling and analysis; operations and service strategy development, revenue growth; operational process and technology optimization; store labor planning and analysis; organizational design and assortment/inventory performance analysis.
- Manage the junior team on multiple tasks across a consulting engagement including modeling and client presentations.
- Develop content and lead the preparation of high quality, refined reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables.
- Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity.
- Develop and lead innovative retail service offerings that are relevant for our retail and consumer clients.
- Utilize a pragmatic and hands-on approach to the professional services arena.
- Embrace BRG’s Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Independence, Precision, Respect, Collaboration, Flexibility, and Responsiveness to Clients.
Benefits
- You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the terms and conditions governing the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
