Heather Walsh

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Global Merchandising Director - Kontoor Brands, Inc. - Lee Female @ Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Greensboro, NC, US
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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, United States
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About Heather Walsh

*Retail and Fashion Professional with over 10 years of experience in Merchandising, operations and people development. *Proven track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding goals by focusing on quality and efficiency while maintaining strong relationships. Strong commitment to customer satisfaction as evidenced by Wholesale record over several years. Highly focused individual with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously without compromising quality or detail. Known for positive attitude, exceptional work ethic and commitment to organizational objectives within a highly competitive industry

Heather Walsh's Current Company Details
Kontoor Brands, Inc.

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

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Global Merchandising Director - Kontoor Brands, Inc. - Lee Female
Greensboro, NC, US
Employees:
587
Heather Walsh Work Experience Details
  • Kontoor Brands, Inc.
    Global Merchandising Director - Kontoor Brands, Inc. - Lee Female
    Kontoor Brands, Inc.
    Greensboro, Nc, Us
  • Kontoor Brands, Inc.
    Global Merchandising Director - Kontoor Brands, Inc. - Lee Female
    Kontoor Brands, Inc. May 2022 - Present
    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
    -Manage, ideate, develop, & execute growth strategies for the Women’s business that delivers on both brand & business priorities & financial goals resulting in +5% YOY in Revenue for Fall’24 , +20% Units in US Value Channel Accounts.-Partner with Design/ PD teams to plan & execute a profitable & brand-relevant assortment vision while supporting regional P&L, delivering 5% gross margin improvement YOY for Lee® women’s business.-Build seasonal, globally relevant product line architecture to fuel Women’s business in both EU & US, while also increasing commonality, reducing style count by 50% YOY & fabric counts by 15% YOY for global efficiencies & costing benefits.-Implement organizational transition from EU to US for global product creation teams with regards to systems, digital tools, & change management.-Navigate ambiguity within roles & drive new processes across business units to support global operating model while also building trust with key stakeholders. -Create structure of new global team & manage the development of 6 direct reports, while also promoting talent within team.-Shape RACI for global operating model in close partnership with PD, Design, & Regional Merchandising to roll out SOP for ways of working to drive clarity within organization for decision rights at key milestones.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Merchandising Director- Accessories, Kids, & Licensing
    Levi Strauss & Co. Dec 2020 - May 2022
    San Francisco Bay Area
    -Lead & created assortment strategy based on analysis of both the Levi's® & competitor marketplace with consideration of global & local requirements. -Managed the development of a compelling global product offer across Kid's, Socks, Underwear, & Accessories in service to the overall business strategies/financial plans with Licensing Partners equating to over $500M Revenue/+30% Growth YOY.-Shaped Go-To-Market, Process/Change management, & long range financial plans with key cross functional partners for all Lic/ Acc.-Created multi-level team with 5 direct reports that is culturally connected, inspired to succeed, & creative with sharp focus on consumers & competition.-Built assortment strategy to promote sustainable, profitable category growth & sell through-Maintain partnership with region merchants to develop insight into the local markets & ensure global merchandising recommendations are understood, adopted, & execute.-Identified competitive trends, including pricing strategies & distribution opportunities to inform assortments & drive profitability, delivering 5% increase in gross margin YOY.-Travel throughout marketplace to understand brand opportunities.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Senior Merchant - Global Men'S Bottoms
    Levi Strauss & Co. Oct 2016 - Dec 2020
    San Francisco Bay Area
    -Launched largest beyond denim program for Men’s with XX Chino platform 1.2M units, $80M.-Reset both 5 pocket denim & beyond denim shorts successfully with 20% YOY growth.-Drive process efficiencies & establish new ways of working cross functionally on Milestone Tools & improving systems.-Launched laser finishing in men’s bottoms as pilot for Brand in 2018 & helped implement processes cross-functionally.-Manage entire Good Level assortment for Men’s Bottoms: ~$2.4B in 2016-2017, reducing fabrics by 20% to drive productivity & increase profit margins.-Drive execution of seasonal strategy, big ideas, & adoption rates by Regional teams.-Support retail & wholesale all door buy to ensure effective inventory investment & flawless execution in partnership with key stakeholders: planning, marketing, on-floor, retail merchants, etc.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Senior Merchant - Men'S Us & Canada Regions
    Levi Strauss & Co. Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
    San Francisco Bay Area
    -Created assortments for US department, premium, & specialty stores, which generates over $600M annually, doubling distribution annually for premium/specialty through LVC, LMC, & Skate Collections.-Managed 3 direct reports, as well as their career development.-Acted as licensing liaison with Hybrid for Men’s Tops in 2015, connecting them with brand concepts, key stories, etc.-Created seasonal brief to global merchandising & design based on regional consumer needs & trends.-Orchestrated market trips for team in order to stay relevant in marketplace & understand consumers, any white space opportunity, as well as competitive landscape.-Guided planning teams on forecasting direction for seasonal stories as well as core basics.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Merchant - Men'S Us & Canada Wholesale
    Levi Strauss & Co. Aug 2012 - Mar 2014
    San Francisco Bay Area
    -Created assortments for US & Canada Dept. stores & Specialty Accounts for Men’s Levi’s product which is part of $1.2B business annually & yielded 4-6% growth YOY.-Managed entire line across both countries; including assorting, pricing, & segmentation in marketplace.-Executed & implemented brand strategies to deliver against annual financial plan which included growing specific categories from 15% to 30% YOY in 2013.-Identified & assisted in developing quick response products for specific accounts & consumer groups based on current trends/performance with product categories which represents roughly 15-20% of seasonal lines.-Managed Data Coordinator, along with their career development.-Assisted in monthly forecasting meetings for the Men’s team to provide clear direction on brand product stories.-Gained complete understanding of market place & competition, including pricing strategies through consumer insights work.-Participated in consumer fit tests & applied learnings to launch new products within US & Canada.-Assist with creating head-to-toe look for the brand in wholesale environment.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Assistant Merchant - Men'S/Women'S Us Wholesale
    Levi Strauss & Co. Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    -Contributed to the execution of the annual brand plan.-Created and maintained line plans/matrix and communicate plan to stakeholders.-Acted as a conduit of information, materials and samples to external agencies.-Presented product line at internal and external meetings.-Assisted with targeted consumer research via market shopping and trade/fashion publications.-Maintained seasonal product integrity in our systems.-Coached 2 Merchandise Coordinators.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Assistant Sales Representative
    Levi Strauss & Co. Apr 2009 - Jan 2011
    -Assisted in sell-in process to one of the largest customer's for Men's Levi's.-Managed customer orders in system and resolve any issues wit costs, quantities, etc. by working directly with buying team and internal stakeholders.-Ensured samples are effectively managed to support customer commercial and advertising needs.-Delivered accurate weekly reporting and analysis tools to grow business.
  • Levi Strauss & Co.
    Merchandise Coordinator
    Levi Strauss & Co. Jul 2003 - Apr 2009
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    -Negotiated with store managers on developing a successful floor planwhich guarantees prime real estate within retail store for products.-Ensured standards of Levis Strauss are met by all accounts.-Educated self and store personnel on products and visual strategies.-Assisted and train temporary help seasonally.-Replenished stock and straighten entire area for monthly visits by regional managers.

Heather Walsh Skills

Fashion Retail Trend Analysis Apparel Merchandising Visual Merchandising Wholesale Inventory Management Styling Denim Textiles Product Development Sourcing Forecasting Marketing Strategy Trend Assortment Marketing Customer Service

Heather Walsh Education Details

  • Shannon Rodgers And Jerry Silverman School Of Fashion Kent State University
    Shannon Rodgers And Jerry Silverman School Of Fashion Kent State University
    Business Administration; Fashion Merchandising

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Heather Walsh works for Kontoor Brands, Inc.

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Heather Walsh attended Shannon Rodgers And Jerry Silverman School Of Fashion Kent State University.

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Heather Walsh has skills like Fashion, Retail, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Wholesale, Inventory Management, Styling, Denim, Textiles, Product Development.

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