Senior Retail & E-Commerce Leader Hourly Contract | Remote | $75–$100/hr Part-time, ~20 hours/week | Flexible schedule Role Overview This opportunity is for seasoned Retail & E-Commerce professionals to collaborate with a top AI research team. You will help develop and evaluate advanced AI systems that replicate real-world retail and e-commerce workflows — including inventory forecasting, product content optimization, and campaign performance analysis. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate AI-generated retail outputs such as forecasting reports, merchandising plans, and performance dashboards for quality and accuracy • Calibrate AI decision-making on tasks like SKU replenishment proposals, shelf planogram resets, and ROI calculations • Develop domain-specific assets like inventory-replenishment playbooks, product content guidelines, and performance-reporting templates • Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system accuracy and effectiveness Ideal Qualifications • 3+ years experience in retail or e-commerce roles such as Retail Operations, E-Commerce Merchandising, Category Management, or Supply Chain Planning, OR graduate education in a related field • Background in elite consulting firms, top-tier tech companies, or senior leadership roles within Retail & E-Commerce • Strong skills in demand forecasting, open-to-buy budgeting, GMV/revenue KPI analysis, and merchandising metrics • Experience developing retail assets including store scorecards, inventory models, product-content libraries, and campaign-ROI dashboards • Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation abilities Project Details • Start Date: August 4th • Duration: 6 weeks • Commitment: Part-time (~20 hours/week) • Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous, flexible working hours • Compensation: $75–$100/hr USD, depending on experience • Contract Type: Independent contractor • Payment: Weekly payments Application Process • Submit your resume and application form • Participate in a 30-minute conversational interview assessing your expertise in training AI models in retail/e-commerce domains • Complete a paid work trial lasting a few hours