Proven Leadership In Technical Solutions

Michael Krenesky is a Principal with Columbus Consulting, specializing in Merchandise applications including Planning, Allocation, Replenishment and Business Intelligence.

Experience

  • Dollar Tree/Family Dollar – Functional Lead
    • Functional lead for the implementation of RELEX Forecasting and Replenishment for both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.  Key responsibilities were to advise the business on decisions related to design, configuration, Business Acceptance Testing and Training.
  • Tractor Supply Company – Functional, Testing and Training Lead 
    • Functional, Testing and Training Lead for the implementation of RELEX forecasting and Replenishment.  Key responsibilities were to advise the client on decisions related to design and configuration.  Managed business acceptance testing for the business including defect management.  Developed business requirements, test strategy, test cases, end user training plan, end user training material and SOPs.   
  • George (Walmart UK) – QA Lead
    • Areas of concentration included implementation of a complex JDA Allocation multi-echelon solution, provided JDA expertise to functional lead and served as QA Lead adhering to strict Walmart protocols, created Test Scripts and led testing of multi-echelon solution including a custom Columbus Consulting developed .net program
  • Carter’s Inc. – Business Lead
    • Business lead for JDA Allocation implementation. Partnered with Columbus Consulting to deliver an on-time dual-brand implementation. Business lead for MicroStrategy Implementation. Business lead for Connected Retailer(Epicor) Implementation
  • Waterworks, Inc. – Planning Lead
    • Planning lead for Business Objects upgrade. Planning Manager for Fittings, a $40 million division. Supported implementation of Oracle Demantra

Specialization

  • Merchandising & MP&A
  • Business Intelligence

Expertise

  • Leadership
  • Functional Design
  • Testing / QA
  • Training

Companies

  • At Home
  • Century 21 Department Stores
  • Christopher & Banks
  • Dollar Tree/Family Dollar
  • George (Wal-Mart, UK)
  • JJILL
  • Jcrew
  • Maurices
  • Tractor Supply Company

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