Bianca Bess
About Bianca Bess
Bianca Bess is a Planning Analyst for Sportswear at The North Face, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in retail and analytics, having held various positions at companies such as Safeway, Apple, and Macy's.
Current Role at The North Face
Bianca Bess serves as a Planning Analyst in the Sportswear division at The North Face, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on processing and communicating Early Delivery Requests and Line List Changes using TrackVia. Her responsibilities include collaborating with Retail, Forecasting, and Merchandise teams to ensure that Purchase Requisitions align with demand dates. Bess also utilizes SAP PTP to execute buys at the SKU level, ensuring alignment with forecast and inventory objectives.
Previous Experience in Retail and Analytics
Prior to her current role, Bianca Bess accumulated extensive experience in retail and analytics. She worked at Macy's as a Sales Associate from 2005 to 2006 and at Gap Inc. in a similar capacity from 2006 to 2007. Bess transitioned to Safeway, where she held multiple positions including Pricing Analyst I&II, Division Support & Analytics Analyst III, Senior Sourcing Analyst/Buyer III, and Category Development Analyst, from 2004 to 2016. Her roles involved various analytical tasks that supported pricing, sourcing, and category development.
Education and Academic Background
Bianca Bess earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Fayetteville State University. She attended the university from 1999 to 2003, where she gained foundational knowledge in both disciplines. This educational background supports her analytical skills and technical proficiency in her current and previous roles.
Early Career and Initial Roles
Bianca Bess began her career as a Data Conversion Operator at the United States Postal Service, where she worked from 2001 to 2004. Following this role, she gained retail experience as a Retail Specialist at Apple from 2008 to 2013. Her early career laid the groundwork for her transition into more analytical roles in the retail sector, particularly at Safeway.
Skills in Vendor Coordination and Global Analysis
In her current position, Bianca Bess coordinates and manages vendor capacity constraints with global partners across Europe, Canada, Mexico, and Asia. She analyzes global buys against production requirements to optimize sales while minimizing inventory exposure. These skills are crucial for ensuring that The North Face meets its sales objectives while maintaining efficient inventory management.