Role Description

This role involves supporting high-impact projects with leading AI labs and research organizations. The position requires professionals with proven experience in retail operations, category management, merchandising, supply chain, and marketplace/e-commerce strategy.

• Review and validate AI-generated category strategies, pricing tests, and promotional frameworks
• Provide structured feedback on merchandising, P&L ownership, vendor management, and inventory optimization
• Evaluate AI recommendations on marketplace growth, affiliate marketing, and ROI measurement
• Stress-test AI outputs on scenarios involving supply chain logistics, SKU rationalization, and omni-channel execution
• Tag and organize content by retail function (category management, merchandising, e-commerce operations, supply chain)
• Support benchmarking to assess AI capabilities in retail and e-commerce contexts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail, category management, merchandising, supply chain, or e-commerce operations
• Track record of owning P&L, leading vendor negotiations, and executing category/merchandising strategies
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field (Bachelor’s minimum; MBA preferred)
• Familiarity with tools and data sources used in retail operations (Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Mintel, Nielsen/IRI, 84.51°, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to deliver structured, actionable feedback on retail strategies and operational execution

Requirements

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($40–$80 USD/hr)
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

• Upload your resume
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
• If selected, next steps and onboarding details will follow within a few days

Company Description

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across retail, e-commerce, finance, engineering, research, and creative fields have partnered with Mercor on frontier projects shaping the future of AI.