Kathy Beck

principal

Management Consultant

kbeck@columbusconsulting.com

About

Kathy is a seasoned executive and consultant with over 30 years of experience in Planning, Allocation, Supply Chain Management, and Pricing. She’s led global initiatives in system selection, process design, training, and change management, driving lasting transformation and adoption.

With deep expertise in retail, software, and consulting, Kathy is known for successfully aligning user needs with industry best practices and technology. Her clients consistently rely on her as a trusted advisor across a wide range of strategic projects.

Before joining Columbus in 2015, Kathy spent 20 years as an independent consultant serving clients across NA, UK, South Africa, and Australia, and held marketing executive roles at Revionics (Aptos) and Profimetrics. She holds a BS in Accounting and an MBA in Marketing from Babson College.

Signature Skill

“I design and execute strategic solutions and business processes that drive enduring transformational change.”

  • Adapting solutions to real-world challenges
  • Bridging gaps between business and technical teams
  • Decision-making facilitation
  • Change management & adoption

Expertise

  • Merchandise Financial Planning
  • Assortment Planning
  • Change Management
  • Training
  • Category Management
  • Pricing Lifecycle Management
  • Allocation
  • Supply Chain Planning

Companies Served

  • Nike
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Walgreens
  • Albertsons
  • Petco
  • Walmart
  • J Crew
  • At Home
  • Soft Surroundings
  • The Met Stores
  • Pet Retail Brands
  • Ross Stores
  • The Children’s Place
  • HSN (QVC)

Industry, Category

  • Retail
  • Wholesale
  • Grocery
  • CPG
  • Off-Price
  • Luxury
  • Raw Materials
  • International
  • Apparel or Softgoods
  • Hardgoods
  • Footwear
  • Health & Personal Care
  • Pet Supplies
  • Furniture & Home

Solution Proficiencies

  • o9 Solutions
  • Blue Yonder
  • Oracle PBCS
  • Aptos
  • Profimetrics

Consulting Service

  • Change Management
  • Training Development & Execution
  • Business Assessment & Strategy
  • Business Process Design
  • Functional requirements
  • Solution Selections
  • Solution Design
  • Solution Implementations
  • Solution QA/Testing

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