Kate McHale
Senior Merchandise Planner | Analytical | Strategic | Collaborative
- Role
- Merchandise Planner at Party City
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kate McHale
Dynamic and results-driven retail planning professional with over 10 years of experience…
Experience
Merchandise Planner
Jun 2021 — Present
Developed and executed strategic pre-season sales, margin, and inventory plans, aligned with financial objectives.Analyzed historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities, implementing actionable strategies to align inventory with merchant partners.Managed Open-to-Buy (OTB) to drive business performance, partnering with allocation and buying teams to ensure inventory levels supported sales goals.Collaborated with merchandising to develop and communicate future financial and product opportunities, driving alignment across departments.Provided reporting and analysis on key metrics, including sales trends, inventory levels, and promotional effectiveness, to support decision-making. Partnered with the allocation team to understand and execute store-level strategies, optimizing inventory distribution across channels. Developed quarterly hindsight reports, providing strategic insights and recommendations for future investments and assortment planning.
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