Retail Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&A) Senior Consultant

Retail Merchandise Planning And Allocation Senior Consultant Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as a Retail Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&A) Senior Consultant, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries.Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.What You'll DoAs a Retail MP&A Senior Consultant at Clarkston you will:Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define and implement merchandising, planning, and allocation solutionsFacilitate requirements gathering and design sessions, translating business needs into clear, actionable requirementsSupport end-to-end process design across merchandising functions, including planning, allocation, and forecastingContribute to system implementation efforts from design through testing and go-liveDevelop process documentation, including process maps and standard operating proceduresSupport testing efforts, including scenario development, test case creation, defect tracking, and resolutionProvide insights on system capabilities and leading practices across merchandising and planning platformsHelp drive alignment across stakeholders and support change management activitiesHow You'll GrowBeyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leadersExpand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunitiesTravel RequirementTravel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.