Angie Howe

Versatile Retail Executive / Business Consultant 

Angie brings over 30 years of experience across multiple functions including retail, wholesale and software implementation. Angie has successfully led over 10 Tier 1 (one) implementations and has experience in managing resources, budgets and timelines across multiple projects. Angie has a proven track record of building client relationships across all levels and functions of the organization. Her past roles have broadened her overall business perspective and allowed her to relate to the needs of the client to assist in making the best decisions possible. Prior to joining Columbus Consulting, Angie held Senior leadership roles at BTM Global, RELEX Solutions and Infor Retail.

Experience

• Ashley Stewart – Program Manager
  • Led current Assortment Planning system and process assessment, including future business requirements and build vs buy recommendation.
• Tory Burch – Client Engagement Manager
  • In addition to a leadership role, also worked with the team on business transformation efforts to assist in enhancing current applications and bridging the gap with Financial Planning and Assortment Planning.
• Zumiez – Director of Consulting
  • Led system design and implementation for Point of Sale.  Assisted in formalizing delivery methodology and standardized reporting as well as negotiated contracts and contractor selection.
• Lululemon – Sr Business Lead
  • Led implementation of Item Planning and Demand Planning (Allocation and Replenishment). Engaged in multiple roles from Project Management, to Engagement manager, to Business Solutions Architect to support new planning and inventory management organizations.
• Marks and Spencer– Business Lead
  • Assisted in designing and modifying the demand planning and allocation/replenishment system to account for waste and daily demand for grocery.
• Williams Sonoma – Program/Project Manager
  • Reviewed the quality of the solutions to ensure what was delivered was fit for purpose.  Managed and led multiple teams to ensure seamless delivery of the overall project.