Kirstie Mc Connell
About Kirstie Mc Connell
Kirstie McConnell is a Senior Ecommerce Merchandise Planner with a background in fashion merchandising. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the Fashion Institute of Technology and has experience working with companies such as Fossil Group, vineyard vines, and Signet Jewelers.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Kirstie Mc Connell serves as a Senior Ecommerce Merchandise Planner at Signet Jewelers. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she is responsible for managing online merchandise planning, optimizing product assortments, and analyzing sales data to enhance the ecommerce experience. Her expertise contributes to the strategic direction of the company's online retail operations.
Previous Experience at Fossil Group, Inc.
Before joining Signet Jewelers, Kirstie Mc Connell worked at Fossil Group, Inc. as a Global Assortment & Demand Planner from 2017 to 2020. In this role, she focused on demand forecasting and assortment planning, which involved analyzing market trends and consumer behavior to inform product offerings. Her experience at Fossil Group enhanced her skills in inventory management and strategic planning.
Experience at Vineyard Vines
Kirstie Mc Connell began her career at vineyard vines, where she held two positions. She worked as an Allocation Analyst from 2015 to 2017, where she was responsible for inventory allocation and analysis. In 2017, she transitioned to the role of Associate Retail Planner for a period of 10 months. These roles provided her with foundational experience in retail planning and merchandise allocation.
Education in Fashion Merchandising
Kirstie Mc Connell studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Fashion Merchandising. Her studies spanned from 2011 to 2015, equipping her with essential knowledge and skills in fashion retail, product development, and market analysis. This educational background supports her professional expertise in ecommerce and merchandise planning.