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Kathryn Trumbo
Director of Global Merchandising, Women s Accessories and Third Party @Banana Republic
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Global Merchandising, Women s Accessories and Third Party @Banana Republic
Led Women’s Non-Apparel and 3rd-party divisions, a $45M business and 10% of Banana Republic Women’s Total volume. Developed and carried out product and business strategy to reposition brand within a go-to-market calendar of less than a year- Redefined assortment architecture and oversaw the elevation of aesthetic, materials, and manufacturing to bring Italian-made accessories back to the brand; Women’s Wear Daily called the Vida Bag the brand’s rst “It Bag” after going viral on TikTok with over 36M views- Delivered +2% Blended Retail comp for Q4 2023, driven by key launch categories shoes +53% and bags +25%. Increased category productivity and agility; partnered with cross-functional team to build responsive calendars, platform materials, shorten lead times, ensure on-time deliveries, and leverage scarcity buying model to optimize inventory- Owned global 3rd-Party business; managed product development cycle and led product strategy and assortment creation, effectively worked with multiple vendors on simultaneous seasons. Partnered with Head of Brand Growth to develop initial marketplace and drop ship capabilities
EDUCATION
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Arts
ABOUT KATHRYN TRUMBO
I am a Divisional Merchandising Leader with comprehensive knowledge of full product lifecycle management, assortment planning, product design, sourcing, and production, and business strategy. With over 10 years of Merchandising experience, I have overseen both North American and International markets and have successfully managed large scope to plan, source, and curate product lines within dynamic, fast-paced environments. With a proven track record of exceeding financial goals and strategic growth, I combine analysis with emerging trends and creativity to deliver consistent collections that resonate with target customers. I am known for my strong product eye and for building collaborative cross-functional teams to bring product from concept and design to market. I am a product person who empowers my teams and invests in their growth. Determined and innovative, I work to improve my team\'s and partners\' productivity, efficiency, and communication by developing and implementing processes, strategies, and organization.My areas of expertise include- Product Strategy: Design, development, assortment planning, life cycle management, and trend forecasting- Business Analysis: Current business and historical trend, go-forward strategy, financial planning, in-season and pre-season management, inventory optimization, profitability, and sell-through - Third-Party Vendor Management: Product strategy and assortment creation, introduction and follow through, initial marketplace and drop ship capabilities, go-to-market execution, contract negotiations - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Weekly meetings, clear communication, implementation of structure, organization, and process- Team Development: Empowerment and autonomy, career goals and tangible growth pathsI am available to discuss new opportunities in the LA area or virtual (remote), please contact me at k••••••••@gmail.com.TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Office, MIRO, One Drive, Zoom, Teams
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