Consumer Packaged Goods Industry-SME (Project Manager II)

London, England, United Kingdom

6/18/2025

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