Senior ConsultantRetSci is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing Delivery team. This role is designed for experienced professionals who can own complex client implementations end-to-end while elevating the team around them.As a Senior Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, a technical or functional leader on projects, and a mentor to junior consultants. You'll balance hands-on solution delivery with leadership responsibilities—helping shape solution design, guiding team members, and ensuring successful client outcomes.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working directly with clients, and scaling their impact through others.Our team implements solutions to help retailers with:ForecastingReplenishmentAllocationAssortment PlanningMerchandise Financial PlanningLocation PlanningWhat you will do:Lead client design workshops and guide discussions toward scalable, best-practice solutionsTranslate business and/or technical requirements into well-architected solutionsOwn solution design, configuration approach, and overall delivery qualityServe as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders (business and/or IT)Anticipate risks, propose mitigation strategies, and drive resolution of complex issuesConfigure, prototype, and validate solutions aligned to client needsEnsure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practicesUnderstand downstream impacts of design decisions across systems and processesContribute to reusable assets, documentation, and internal best practicesMentor and coach junior consultants through project work and day-to-day guidanceProvide structured feedback and help develop team members' consulting and technical skillsLead smaller project teams or workstreams, ensuring effective delegation and executionCreate leverage by enabling others to deliver high-quality workSupport or own project planning, timelines, and resource coordinationPartner with leadership to manage client expectations and project scopeContribute to strong project financial and delivery outcomesWhat we're looking for:5–8+ years of experience in retail, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, consulting, or retail software deliveryExperience implementing or supporting solutions such as RELEX, Oracle Retail, Blue Yonder, or similar platformsStrong understanding of retail processes (e.g., planning, allocation, forecasting, replenishment)Proven ability to lead client discussions and influence decision-makingExperience owning or significantly contributing to end-to-end solution deliveryAbility to operate independently while guiding othersExcellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiencesWhat sets you apart:Experience mentoring or managing consultants on project teamsDeep expertise in at least one platform, module, or functional areaAbility to connect business needs with system capabilities and constraintsExperience leading workshops, demos, and executive-level presentationsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguityExperience managing project timelines, scope, or financialsA note on role flexibility:At RetSci, Senior Consultants may grow in different directions:Technical/Solution Leadership (deep platform expertise, architecture ownership)Business/Functional Leadership (retail strategy, client advisory)People Leadership (team management and development)Regardless of path, all Senior Consultants are expected to mentor others and contribute to building a stronger, more scalable team.Why this role mattersWe are at a stage of growth where adding more junior talent alone isn't enough.
We need experienced consultants who can multiply team capacity, raise the bar on delivery quality, and help develop the next generation of talent.Our Recruitment Process:After a meeting with our Talent Acquisition team, you'll have 4 rounds of interviews with:One of our Consultants (technical deep dive)One or more of our VPs of ImplementationOur COOOur CEOWhat we offer:In addition to joining us on our journey to build state-of-the-art, AI-enabled software, you'll also get a ton of perks!Competitive salary, benefits, and equity stock plans for all employeesThe week between Christmas and New Year's Day as holidaysGreat medical insurance & 401K with matchingOn Wednesdays, we have free lunches, and our office building has a complimentary gym with free classes from yoga to kickboxing. We also have a game room so we have the occasional table tennis competition or a game of shuffleboard.Work-Life Balance: 21 paid time off, major national holidays in the US20 days of Work From Anywhere flexibility every year. We'd like to ensure you have the time and flexibility to recharge and spend time with your loved ones.Casual dress code, free snacks, drinks, and social events!Mentorship Program, where you can be a mentor or a mentee.Referral Program BonusA cool welcome pack with laptop & all necessary IT kit for work