Rita Costa

consultant

Management Consultant

rcosta@columbusconsulting.com

About

Rita is a strategic Merchandise Planning and Allocation leader with deep omni-channel experience leading planning, allocation, financial, and supply chain functions across global brands. Rita is recognized for strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills. She has a proven ability to partner and influence cross functionally to solve root cause issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. 

Before joining Columbus, Rita held VP positions at Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, and Ermenegildo Zegna.

Rita holds an AI certification from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Signature Skill

“I build end to end planning frameworks that are deeply data-informed but flexible and customer-centric. Bringing clarity and focus while creating alignment in decision making across the organization.”

  • Executive Leadership & Influence
  • Executive Communication & Presentation
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Blending the art and science of planning
  • Building credibility and trust through logic and empathy

Expertise

  • Strategic & Financial Planning
  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • CRM, Customer Segmentation
  • Supply Chain & Raw Material Planning
  • Demand Planning
  • Sales & Account Management
  • Data Governance

Companies Served

  • Calvin Klein
  • Armani Exchange
  • Zegna
  • Ann Taylor
  • Tommy Hilfiger

Industry, Category

  • Retail / Wholesale
  • E-comm
  • International Expansion
  • Luxury
  • Contemporary
  • Mass
  • Off-Price
  • Apparel / Accessories

Solution Proficiencies

  • Business Intelligence, Analytics & Dashboards
  • RPAS
  • Cognos
  • Various custom built proprietary solutions:

– Merchandise Financial Planning

– Allocation

– Range and Assortment Planning

– Basics/Core Demand planning, min stock, replenishment

Consulting Service

  • Business Assessment & Strategy
  • Business Process Leadership & Design
  • Organizational Design
  • Solution Architecture Design & Selection
  • Training & Change Management
  • Solution Delivery / Implementations

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