About the Role : Industry Principal (Retail) – Data & AI
- Location : Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad
- Vertical : CCR (Consumer, Retail & CPG)
- Experience : ~20 years
We are looking for a senior Retail Industry Principal who brings deep domain experience in core retail and has a strong track record of applying Data & AI to solve real business problems. This role will anchor strategic client conversations, shape solution themes, and guide delivery teams on retail-focused data, analytics, and AI programs .
Key Responsibilities
Act as the industry SME for Retail within the CCR vertical.Lead client discussions on retail transformation, data modernization, AI / ML–driven use cases, and analytics-led value creation.Shape solution narratives across merchandising, supply chain, store operations, customer experience, and omni-channel engagement.Drive thought leadership in emerging areas such as demand sensing, digital store operations, dynamic pricing & promotions, and customer 360.Partner with Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI teams to design high-impact solutions for global retail clients.Bring strong understanding of retail systems, enterprise data flows, and business processes to guide design and execution.Support go-to-market pursuits, proposal development, and client workshops.Must-Have Experience
15–20 years of total experience with significant tenure in core Retail organizationsProven experience combining business domain expertise with Data, Analytics, and AI.Hands-on understanding of retail data ecosystems, cloud data platforms, analytics architectures, and AI / ML applications.Deep knowledge in at least 3–4 of the following areas :Dynamic pricing & promotionsDemand sensing & forecastingCustomer 360 and customer analyticsOmni-channel targeting & personalizationStore operations optimizationMerchandising or supply chain analyticsIdeal Candidate Profile
First and foremost an industry thinker with strong business-process depth in retail.Comfortable translating retail problems into Data & AI–led solution constructs.Strong storyteller with the ability to simplify technical concepts for business leaders.Experience influencing C-level stakeholders.Prior consulting exposure or client-facing experience is a plus.