Rachel De Foor
About Rachel De Foor
Rachel De Foor is the Senior Manager of Brand Building Purchases at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in retail and procurement roles across various companies.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Rachel De Foor currently serves as the Senior Manager, Brand Building Purchases at Procter & Gamble, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role since 2021, she is responsible for overseeing strategic brand building initiatives and procurement processes. Her work focuses on translating industry and product trends into customer-centric storytelling to drive profitability. De Foor leverages her expertise to set business plans and develop global roadmaps, ensuring that Procter & Gamble maintains its competitive edge in the marketplace.
Previous Experience at Ascena Retail Group
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Rachel De Foor worked at Ascena Retail Group, Inc. as the Manager of Corporate Procurement & Operations. From 2020 to 2021, she was involved with brands like Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lane Bryant, based in Columbus, Ohio. During her tenure, De Foor contributed to the corporate procurement strategies and operational efficiencies, applying her skills in influencing leadership and growing cross-functional relationships to support the company’s objectives.
Career Development at Justice
Rachel De Foor held several roles at Justice in Columbus, Ohio. From 2018 to 2020, she was the Associate Manager of International Operations & Strategic Initiatives, focusing on international market expansion and operational strategies. Prior to this, from 2016 to 2018, she served as the Associate Merchant for International, where she was involved in brand building and business development in international markets. De Foor's work at Justice emphasized cultivating global partnerships and mentoring talent.
Educational Background
Rachel De Foor studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2012, where she focused on Retail Mathematics and Merchandising Applications, enhancing her industry knowledge. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development with a minor in Marketing from Bowling Green State University, completed in 2009. This educational background provided her with the foundational skills necessary for her successful career in retail and brand management.
Skills and Expertise
Rachel De Foor has demonstrated expertise in building brands and businesses in the US and international markets across various sectors, including retail, wholesale, e-commerce, and franchises. She specializes in setting business plans and developing global roadmaps, taking data-driven calculated risks to drive direct ROI. Her strengths include cultivating global partnerships, mentoring emerging talent, influencing leadership, and growing cross-functional relationships. De Foor's strategic initiatives are known to deliver measurable results and profitability.