BusinessConsultant–Retail/FMCG
Location: London,Hybrid(1-2days)
Salary: £40-65kdependingonlevelandexperience,plusbonusschemes.
AboutAria
Aria Intelligent Solutions partners with the world’s leading retailers and FMCG brands to deliver measurable commercial impact. We combine deep industry expertise with advanced AI and analytics to helpclients transform how they plan, trade, and grow.
Our Consulting practice leads transformation across merchandising, demand forecasting, and supply chain, by shaping strategy, operating models, and AI-driven solutions that help FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 businesses grow.
AbouttheRole
AsaConsultantyouwillworkwithseniorstakeholdersatmajorRetailandFMCGclientstodefinestrategies,designoperatingmodels,andidentifyhowAIcanunlocknewsourcesofvaluetodelivermeasurablechange.
Whetheryou’refromindustryorconsulting,thisrolesuitssomeonewhoenjoystacklingbigoperationalchallenges,shapingideaswithdata,andturningstrategyintoaction.
KeyResponsibilities
- Create innovative and actionable solutions to retail challenges in the worlds of Planning, Pricing, Analytics, and Digital Transformation
- Producehigh-qualitydeliverablesthatassistclientsinachievingandmaintaininglong-lastinggrowth
- Lead the development and running of businesses requirements workshops and the evaluation of as-is and to-be states
- Analyseanddocumentbusinesscapabilitiestodevelopsolutionsrelatingtooperations,processes,people,andtechnology
- Preparereports,presentations,andinsightsbasedonclientinterviews,workshops,andmeetings
- Assist and lead in presenting findings, insights, and recommendations to executives and projectleadership
- Lead end-to-end system implementations/digital transformation projects, designing the solution and working closely with the data and technology teams to implement the solution
- Build honest and customer-centric relationships with the client’s executive leadership, project sponsorship, and business teams and users
- Conduct industry, competitor, and company analysis (strategic, financial, operational) for market benchmarking
- Contribute to Aria’s internal product road map through innovative ideas, industry analytics, and logical solutions
- Supportwithpre-salesworkandbuildingproposalsforprospectiveclients
- Support with Aria’s culture – working closely with the Global People Director to create an inclusive environment
Skills&Experience
- 5-8 years of experience in retail merchandising, business transformation or analytics and consulting
- Abilitytosynthesiseinformationandapproachproblemsinamethodicalandlogicalmanner
- Goodanalyticalskillsandahighdegreeofcomfortwithlargedatasets
- Strongorganisational,prioritisation,andtimemanagementskillswhilstdemonstratingcloseattentiontodetail
- High levels of personal motivation, presence and energy, and a proven ability to communicate across seniority levels
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and ability to clearly and confidently present complex ideas and solutions
- Strong awareness of the challenges of merchandising, pricing, product design, product development, supply management and/or business change in a global and/or multi-channel business
- Understandsprimarysystemsandhigh-levelsystemsarchitectureusedinretail
- Demonstration of respect for others and ability to motivate, energise and positively influence your internal and external teams across diverse multi-cultural team environments
- HighlyconfidentinMSExcelandPowerPoint
- A successful retail or consulting career with experience in merchandise planning, buying, supply chain, or IT
- Strongknowledgeofkeyretailandsupplychainverticals
- Comfortablewithtechnologicalprinciplesandthebasicsofanalyticalframeworks
- Experienceinworkingwithamajorsoftwareimplementation
Benefits&Perks
Comprehensiveprivatemedicalcoverage:AccessprivatemedicalwithVitalityhealthcaretokeepyouandyourfamilythriving.
ActiveRewards: Earn points with Vitality to gain access to dozens of amazing benefits including cinema tickets, free coffees, gym discounts and more!
25daysannualleave: Recharge with 25 days of vacation each year plus additional loyalty days earned over time
Personalcharityday: Take an extra paid day off each year to support a cause close to your heart, reflecting Aria’s dedication to making a difference We also match donations!
ChampionHealthWellbeingApp: StayontopofyourwellnesswithunlimitedaccesstotheChampionHealthapp,offeringpersonalisedtoolsforphysicalandmentalwellbeing.
Professionalandwellnessseminars: Grow and thrive with expert-led seminars, designed to inspire and support your professional and personal development.
Wellbeingdays:StepbackwhenlifefeelsoverwhelmingwithpaidWellbeingDays:Dedicatedtimetoresetandrechargeduringthosemomentswhenitallfeelsliketoomuch.
At Aria, we’re not just building a team but fostering a community that values health, purpose, and balance. Join us and experience the difference.
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