Katie Devlin

Executive Consultant

kdevlin@columbusconsulting.com

About

Katie is a seasoned retail executive with expertise in merchandise planning, inventory optimization, and omnichannel strategy. She drives margin improvement, inventory efficiency, and alignment across planning, merchandising, and finance. Her results-driven approach makes her a trusted partner for retailers navigating transformation and building agile operations.

Before joining Columbus, Katie held leadership roles in planning, and inventory management as a VP at Victoria’s Secret Beauty, J.Crew, and The Children’s Place, focusing on planning, process design, and execution.

Signature Skill

“I am passionate about helping clients turn real-world merchandising and inventory challenges into scalable system solutions that drive results.”

  • Business process optimization
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Change management & adoption
  • Bridging gaps between business and technical teams
  • Data-driven decision making

Expertise

  • Merchandise Financial Planning
  • Allocation
  • Assortment Planning
  • Forecasting & Replenishment
  • Process Optimization & Efficiency
  • Change Management & Adoption
  • Business Process Optimization

Companies Served

  • Natural Life
  • Tumi
  • Victoria’s Secret Beauty
  • J.Crew
  • The Children’s Place
  • Bath and Body Works
  • Limited Brands

Industry, Category

  • Retail
  • Apparel
  • Footwear
  • Cosmetics & Beauty Supplies
  • Luxury
  • Fine Fragrance

Solution Proficiencies

  • Toolio
  • Blue Yonder
  • DCM

Consulting Service

  • Business Assessment & Strategy
  • Business Process Design
  • Change Management
  • Solution Selections
  • Implementations
  • Functional Requirements
  • Training Development & Execution
  • Project Management

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