Andrew Mowatt's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Director of Buying, Bluestem Brands, Inc. from November 2015 to May 2017 (1 year 7 months). Led a team of 8 inventory analysts. Driector of Planning at Christopher & Banks from February 2014 to May 2015 (1 year 4 months). Responsible for end-to-end sales, margin, and inventory planning, in-season management, as well as development of category and assortment plans for ecommerce, outlet, and brick and mortar channels. • Led pre-season and in-season planning and forecasting, partnering with sr. leadership to establish targets and planning managers/merchants to translate targets to actionable departmental plans • Achieved double digit year-over-year sales and margin growth by leading development and execution of comprehensive promotional and merchandising strategies inclusive of fixture fill and POG management • Managed establishment of ‘destination’ businesses and development of model stock to support sales and product placement plans • Developed and executed pricing and promotional strategies for the outlet and ecommerce channels, comping prior year events and driving incremental sales volume • Managed pricing process for the organization inclusive of securing executive approval for promotional and clearance proposals, cross-functional communication, and execution. Manager of Planning at Christopher & Banks from June 2010 to February 2014 (3 years 9 months). Responsible for leading a team of 2 planners, 1 assortment analyst, and 1 pricing coordinator. Developed and executed seasonal financial, merchandising, and marketing strategy for multiple businesses. Integral part of outlet channel launch and development of multi-year channel growth strategy. • Participated in the outlet launch team developing financial, promotional, marketing, and business rules for a new channel of business • Led team’s markdowns and gross margin management for all assigned categories of business • Developed, executed, and managed a comprehensive category/fixture type/volume group plan, including development of a buy tool and performance analytics for the new business strategies • Developed a cohesive cross-functional team to rapidly strategize, plan, and execute an aggressive new business program roll-out. Planner atChristopher & Banks from June 2008 to June 2010 (2 years 1 month). Developed financial and inventory plans and managed monthly open-to- buy for assigned areas of responsibility • Managed markdowns and gross margin for all assigned categories of business • Partnered with merchants and other cross- functional groups in developing key category plans to achieve sales targets • Participated in the outlet launch team developing financial, promotional, marketing, and business rules for a new channel of business • Led team’s markdowns and gross margin management for all assigned categories of business • Developed, executed, and managed a comprehensive category/fixture type/volume group plan, including development of a buy tool and performance analytics for the new business strategies • Developed a cohesive cross-functional team to rapidly Strategize, plan, and execute an aggressive new business program roll-out. Planner at Christopher & Banks from June 2008 to June 2010 (2 years 1 month). Developed financial and inventory plans and managed monthly open-to-buy

🎓 Education

Andrew Mowatt has a B.A. from the University of St. Thomas in Business Administration in 1997. After that, he was an Associates at Fashion Institute of Technology from 1995-1997. After his studies, he worked in the buying and merchandising field. Andrew Mowatt is currently a Business Owner and Manager with a company that specializes in the manufacturing and design of fashion footwear.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

In each position, Mowatt has excelled in developing cogent and actionable plans, driving significant sales volume, and cultivating profitable vendor partnerships. He has a deep understanding of the retail industry and its workings, and is confident in his ability to take on any task assigned to him.