Solution Leader of Analytics Innovation, Retail & CPG
McKinsey & Company
Solution Leader of Analytics Innovation, Retail & CPG
Job ID: 96613
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Your qualifications and skills
- Advanced degree in applied math, economics, statistics or other quantitative sciences
- 10+ years of experience in the field of consulting and/or development, retail pricing or promotional management with experience in practical data analysis
- Experience with advanced analytics techniques to model, forecast, and optimize decisions, particularly in pricing and promotions; includes econometric modeling, ML modeling techniques XGBoost and decision trees, and use of a Solver for optimization
- Experience leveraging LLM models to solve business problems
- Exposure to the use of Agentc AI
- Experience developing analytical solutions for internal and/or external usage
- Advanced knowledge in statistical packages and comfort working with teams that make heavy use of Python and R
- Experience in managing a team of statistical analysts
- Comfortable with ambiguity; self-motivated with strong sense of ownership
- Excellent communication and influencing skills that can be employed when partnering with client and other partners in order to build relationships and achieve goals
- Comfortable working with all levels of management, with ability to critically evaluate and communicate business issues/risks with conviction to client and partners
- Ability to think and act with a focus on the holistic needs of the client and influence others to do the same
- Analytical and strategic focus, with ability to drive exploration and draw conclusions from multiple data sources
- Highly proficient at problem-solving challenging business issues with client and McKinsey consultants
- Ability to juggle overlapping and frequent challenging commitment timelines and reprioritize as necessary to meet evolving business objectives
- Ability to display empathy and leadership with clients and colleagues
FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $259,100 - $265,400 USD —to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.
Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.
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Job Skill Code - DODS - Senior Principal Data Scientist
Function - Marketing & Sales
Industry - Consumer Packaged Goods;Retail
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Mar 30 00:00:00 GMT 2026
LinkedIn Posting City - Boston
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Massachusetts
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Solution Leader of Analytics Innovation, Retail & CPG
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Marketing;Sales
LinkedIn Industry - Consumer Goods;Marketing and Advertising;Retail
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Executive