Rachel Bourbon
About Rachel Bourbon
Rachel Bourbon serves as the Global Inventory Lead for Sales & Operations Planning at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she specializes in global inventory management and collaborates with various teams to optimize inventory levels. With a background in sales and operations planning, she has held multiple roles in the retail sector, including positions at The Bon-Ton Stores and Kohl's.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Rachel Bourbon serves as the Global Inventory Lead in Sales & Operations Planning at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she specializes in global inventory management for Harley-Davidson's general merchandise products, including Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) for the U.S. market. She collaborates with various teams, including Demand, Supply, Portfolio, Finance, and E-commerce, to strategize and achieve optimal inventory levels based on sales goals.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Before her current role, Rachel Bourbon worked at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as a Senior Sales & Operations Planning Analyst - Demand Planner for International Markets from 2017 to 2018. She also served as Finance Lead for U.S. Market General Merchandise/Parts & Accessories for a six-month period in 2018. During her tenure, she achieved a forecast accuracy within 5% for the total overall Amazon business.
Career at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Rachel Bourbon held multiple roles at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. from 2006 to 2017. She progressed through various positions, including Manager of Merchandise Planning in different departments such as Outerwear, Better Denim & Casual, and Boys Office. She also worked as an eCommerce Merchandise Planner and an Associate Planner. Her experience at The Bon-Ton contributed to her expertise in inventory management and planning.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Bourbon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in inventory management and sales operations planning. She is recognized for effectively connecting high-level strategy to detailed execution and providing data-driven recommendations to facilitate change.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to her roles at Harley-Davidson and The Bon-Ton Stores, Rachel Bourbon worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Kohl's for a brief period in 2018. She also served as Manager of Account Collection Lead at Collection Associates, Ltd. from 2003 to 2006. Her diverse experience across various sectors has contributed to her comprehensive skill set in planning and analysis.