Steve Haas

About Steve Haas

I am a dynamic executive with broad retail experience in planning, buying, merchandising, and operations and have a consistent track record of delivering results across diverse product categories within multiple national retailers. I leverage strategic thinking to exceed goals in fast-paced environments and am highly successful at building cohesive teams focused on delivering sales and profit. Additionally, available for fractional roles in senior planning positions.Specific areas of expertise include:• Financial and merchandise planning• Strong financial discipline supporting inventory control and comprehensive P&L management• Deep analytical skills• Team leadership utilizing an energizing management style• Vendor negotiations• Driving sales in both eCommerce and brick and mortar • Strategic thinking to evolve, grow and transform businesses• Assortment planning and product lifecycle management • New business and strategic partnership formationIndustry expertise spans large and small retailers in both established and startup mode. Ability to style flex with internal and external partners to ensure strong working relationships that consistently deliver results.Avid networker, open to conversation at S••••••••@Gmail.com.

Experience

1. Principal

   Tailored Solutions Consulting, Llc

   Jan 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Partner with small to midsize manufacturers and retailers to improve inventory management, receipt flow, supply chain, and forecasting. Specific areas of focus include:* Improve in-stock position to drive top line sales and satisfy customers * Increase cash flow by reducing carrying costs and obsolete inventory liability * Improve sales and inventory forecasting accuracyAdditionally- Possess deep experience negotiating and managing store within a store businesses inside national retailers- Served as expert witness in multiple lawsuits regarding licensing and contract disputes. Experience includes depositions and producing in-depth reports supporting both plaintiffs and defendants.

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Science, Business Economics

  1991