Cat Van Dyck

associate partner

cvandyck@columbusconsulting.com

About

Cat is an experienced Process Improvement consultant at Columbus Consulting. She specializes in business analysis, process re-engineering, and organizational design. Cat’s proven ability to look for new ways to work and maximize resources has made her a trusted leader in retail transformation. 

Before joining Columbus Consulting in 2022, Cat held leadership positions as SVP for global and national brands including Maurices, Justice, Victoria’s Secret, Ann Taylor, LOFT, Ralph Lauren, and The Gap. Cat’s various leadership roles have included responsibility in Merchandise Planning & Allocation, Assortment Planning, Demand Planning, Markdown Optimization, Testing and Business Analysis. 

Cat is a student of Job Theory and previously taught Innovative Thinking to Retail leaders.  

Signature Skill

“I assess and develop business process and organizational improvements that lead to greater efficiencies and increased profitability.”

  • Organizational Transformation
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Understanding Client Needs & Concerns
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset

Expertise

  • MP&A Process, Tools & Organizational Structure
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Pricing & Markdown Optimization
  • Reporting & Retail Analytics
  • Change Management
  • Supply Chain

Companies Served

  • Nintendo
  • CitiTrends
  • Victoria’s Secret
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Maurices
  • Justice
  • Ann Taylor/LOFT
  • Gap

Industry, Category

  • Retail/Wholesale
  • Off-Price
  • Luxury
  • Electronics/Video Games
  • Cosmetics & Beauty Supplies
  • Apparel/Soft Goods
  • Accessories
  • Footwear
  • Jewelry

Solution Proficiencies

  • Oracle MFP
  • Blue Yonder Allocation Replenishment
  • SAS MDO
  • Island Pacific
  • Arthur Planning
  • Logility
  • Retek

Consulting Service

  • Business Process Improvement
  • Organizational Change
  • Strategy & Innovation

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