Job Description

1 Opening
LONDON


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Role description

Location

: London- Hybrid working

Type:

Fixed term contract for initial 3 months with possible extensions

Industry:

Retail/ Consumer Packaged Goods



We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable CPG Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic guidance, market insights, and domain expertise across various initiatives within our organization. The CPG SME will play a critical role in supporting product development, business strategy, client engagements, and operational excellence related to the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the in-house expert on trends, challenges, and innovations in the CPG sector (e.g., retail execution, supply chain, marketing, DTC, e-commerce). Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics within the CPG sector. Provide deep insights into category management, brand positioning, trade promotion management, and route-to-market strategies. Support business development efforts with industry insights, thought leadership, and client presentations. Analyse market data and competitor activity to inform go-to-market strategies. Advise on technology adoption, including digital transformation, AI/ML applications, and retail tech in the CPG landscape. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, sales, marketing, analytics, consulting) to ensure CPG best practices are embedded into solutions and strategies. Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing expert guidance and support. Assist in the creation of whitepapers, webinars, and training materials to educate both internal teams and clients. Stay current with industry developments, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). 7+ years of experience in the CPG industry, with a focus on one or more areas: retail analytics, digital transformation, sales strategy, category management, brand marketing, operations etc. Strong knowledge of the end-to-end CPG lifecycle, from product development to consumer engagement. Experience with CPG tools and platforms such as Nielsen/IRI, SAP, TPM/TPO systems, or e-commerce analytics tools. Proven ability to translate business needs into strategic recommendations and operational solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Consulting or client-facing experience is a plus.

If you're a strategic thinker with deep CPG expertise and a passion for driving innovation, we'd love to hear from you.



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Skills

Sme,Consumer Goods,Supply Chain,Retail



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About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.