Heather Waldron
About Heather Waldron
Heather Waldron is a Senior Manager of Category Management Analytics at Overstock.com, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in financial analysis and merchandise planning, having previously held positions at Petzl America and Backcountry.com.
Work at Overstock
Heather Waldron has been employed at Overstock.com since 2014, where she holds the position of Senior Manager of Category Management Analytics. In this role, she oversees the exit of Overstock.com's purchased inventory program. She collaborates with the pricing group to refine pricing strategies that align with the company's mission, customer segments, and branding. Her responsibilities include developing analytical frameworks to support decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Petzl America
Prior to her role at Overstock, Heather Waldron worked at Petzl America as a Financial Analyst for a period of six months in 2014. During her tenure, she developed an observational testing framework for the analytics group, which was utilized when site testing was not feasible. This experience contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of financial processes.
Experience at Backcountry.com
Heather Waldron served as an Associate Merchandise Planner at Backcountry.com from 2008 to 2014, accumulating six years of experience in the role. Her work involved planning and managing merchandise assortments, which helped her gain insights into inventory management and retail analytics. This position laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in category management and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Heather Waldron earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance from the University of Utah, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various analytical and managerial roles.