Experience

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  Patagonia

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Global Business Analyst

    • Apr 2015 - Mar 2018

    Catherine worked cross-functionally as a trusted business partner leading teams to success. Regularly, she presented and advised executive management on implementation strategy and tools. She provided excellent project management and customer service with consistent communication and on-time delivery of projects. Her specialties include demand planning, supply chain solutions, retail store allocation and replenishment and sales ordering and customer service.Catherine worked with cross-departmental business partners to design and implement Microsoft Dynamics AXD365 to support Global Business strategies. She gathered and documented business requirements, documented workflows, worked with developers, performed testing, and improved business processes.Catherine led the cross-functional team that implemented the 7th Online Merchandising Planning and Execution Platform.

  • North American Retail Planning and Inventory Manager

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2015

    Through in-depth analysis, she planned inventory and created strategies to allocate the inventory so that it was in the right place at the right time to maximize sales while minimizing inventory liabilities.Strategic Analysis:Catherine created the inventory budget, forecasts and managed $90 million of inventory for 30 inline and outlet stores in the US and Canada. Inventory Planning and Allocation:Catherine created and executed the full-price and off-price strategies in conjunction with Company and Retail Leadership.

  • Inventory Analyst

    • Sep 2006 - Sep 2008

    • Budgeted, forecasted sales, and managed $19 million of inventory for US Corporate Sales division and Canada Wholesale.• Partnered with the VP of International (Europe, Canada, S. America, and Asia) and the Canadian Sales Reps to create the Canada Wholesale Line Plan, pricing, and seasonal strategies.• Increased fill in Canada for a Key Dealer from 60% on-time fill in Fall 2006 to 87% on-time fill in Fall 2007.• Collaborated with the Production Department to ensure on-time delivery of product.

  • Export Customer Service Representative

    • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

    • Created a system to export textiles to Argentina from the US and drop ship directly from factories.• Coordinated drop shipments of Patagonia product from agents and factories in China, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam to Argentina.• Managed customer service for international customers in Hong Kong, South America and South Africa.

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  Pebble Beach Company

  • Carmel, CA

  • Marketing Intern

    • Sep 2003 - May 2005
    • Carmel, CA
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  U.S. Department of State

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Summer Intern, Office of Multilateral Trade Affairs

    • May 2004 - Aug 2004
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
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  "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulde...

  • Boulder, CO

  • Manager of Special Projects and Administration

    • May 2001 - May 2003
    • Boulder, CO
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  Stanford University

  • Palo Alto, CA

  • Assistant Manager of Community Housing Services

    • May 2000 - Aug 2000
    • Palo Alto, CA
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  Stanford University

  • Palo Alto, CA

  • Interim Manager of Community Housing Services

    • Jun 1999 - Oct 1999
    • Palo Alto, CA