Cynthia Shaw

Business Solutions Strategist with proven track record

Cynthia is a planning and allocation subject matter expert with proven success in project management, system design, implementation and business adoption for global retail industry leaders. Cynthia has over 30 years of experience working with companies focused on improving performance through better planning, execution and analysis.  Prior to joining Columbus Consulting, Cynthia spent 14 years with PVH Corp. in the IT department as well as buying and planning  roles at J. Crew and Ralph Lauren.

Experience 

• Citizen Watch Company – Project Manager for o9 Solutions Demand, MFP and Supply Planning Implementation
  • Develop and manage Sprint Plans in Jira for multiple workstreams. Oversee delivery of key milestones, identify risks and provide mitigation plans to stay on track
• gopuff – Project Manager for o9 Demand, Replenishment and MFP Implementation
  • Facilitate implementation of enhancements to o9 toolset and drive project team accountability
• Petco – Project Manager for Strategic Inventory Planning Roadmap
  • Highlight key milestones and deliverables, provide daily/weekly updates, identify risks and provide mitigation plans
• BJ’s Wholesale Club – General Merchandise Transformation Lead
  •  Evaluation of planning system technology to support of Assortment Planning & Allocation processes
• PVH Corp – Business Solutions Lead Blue Yonder Planning & Allocation tools
  • Portfolio management activities including development of strategic roadmaps, retail steering committee communication, project management, and resource management
  • Provide functional business support, implementation guidance and training of Planning & Allocation applications for a multi-channel global corporation