Claris Solutions

Claris is a growing organization looking for enthusiastic candidates with something significant to contribute to our clients. We are always looking for candidates with the right “fit” for our peer consulting culture. Our typical candidate will usually have the following qualifications:

At least six years of service in an executive position within consulting or operations for a major company in Retail, Wholesale, or the Service Industry. Typically our candidates have a mix of both industry and consulting experience.
A BS degree and an MBA or technical Masters Degree. Academic focus on production operations management, or organizational design is a definite plus.
Willing to travel to our clients usually within the continental US. International travel is also a possibility.
Capable and willing to matriculate to a Claris Consulting Partner Position within 1 to 3 years (our Partner level is similar to a Director, Partner or Principle level in other consulting firms).
Finally, candidates must be willing to bear the risks of a peer consulting model which means that your compensation is tied directly to your ability to serve your client.

If you are up to the challenge please forward your resume to opportunities@claris-solutions.com

06/02/2010
Claris has been involved in implementing a warehouse management application, as well as managing a material handling project involving cutting edge logistics center equipment. Also, Claris has been designing and executing a labor management program to maximize productivity benefits gained from the material handling and warehouse management projects.

06/01/2010
Claris has developed new industry leading labor demand forecasting modeling software. Workbuilder creates intelligent demand profiles that can be exported into any scheduling system.

05/05/2010
Claris has been managing a work force management project from concept to implementation for a retail specialty store chain.

01/05/2010
INDIANAPOLIS - January 5, 2010 - Claris Solutions, one of the retail industry's most respected and sought after consulting firms, has appointed industry veteran Tad Shepperd to the position of Partner. For the past 25 years, Mr. Shepperd has helped leading retailers drive sales and reduce operating costs by improving business processes through the use of technologies and shopper information. He will be responsible for business development, managing and leading engagements, strategic alliances, all marketing efforts and other business growth initiatives. Mr. Shepperd is best known as co-founder and CEO of ShopperTrak, the world's leading provider of pedestrian traffic counting solutions for the retail industry. His efforts there helped grow the company from startup to the industry leader with close to 200 of the world's largest retailers as clients and more than 50,000 systems installed in more than 20 countries. A recognized expert on retail traffic and shopping intelligence, he was a frequent industry commentator for leading business media like Bloomberg Television, The Today Show, The New York Times and USA Today, as well as numerous trade publications. Most recently, Mr. Shepperd was a principal with the retail consulting practice of Axsium Group.