Ron Ralston
About Ron Ralston
Ron Ralston serves as the Vice President of Merchandise Planning Analytics & Systems at Signet Jewelers, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in merchandise planning and analytics, having held significant roles at Jo-Ann Stores, Sterling Jewelers, and OfficeMax.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Ron Ralston serves as the Vice President of Merchandise Planning Analytics & Systems at Signet Jewelers, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has implemented advanced data analytics systems aimed at enhancing merchandise planning efficiency. Ralston has also developed a comprehensive executive reporting framework that has improved decision-making processes within the organization. His contributions include integrating merchandise planning systems across multiple Signet banners, such as Kay Jewelers, Zales, and Peoples.
Previous Experience in Merchandise Planning
Before joining Signet Jewelers, Ron Ralston held several key positions in merchandise planning. He worked at Sterling Jewelers from 2005 to 2021, initially as Director of Merchandise Planning and later as Senior Director of Merchandise Planning & Analytics. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Merchandise Planning at Jo-Ann Stores from 2002 to 2005. His career began at OfficeMax, where he served as Manager of Merchandise Pricing from 1994 to 2002. Each of these roles contributed to his expertise in merchandise planning and analytics.
Educational Background
Ron Ralston has a solid educational foundation in marketing and communication. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Akron, where he studied marketing from 1989 to 1991. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Miami University, studying from 1985 to 1989. His early education includes completing a college preparatory program at Wadsworth High School from 1983 to 1985.
Career Timeline
Ron Ralston's career spans several decades, with significant experience in merchandise planning and analytics. He began his career at OfficeMax in 1994, where he worked for eight years. He then transitioned to Jo-Ann Stores for three years before joining Sterling Jewelers in 2005. Ralston spent a total of nine years at Sterling before moving to his current role at Signet Jewelers in 2021. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on merchandise planning and analytics across various retail sectors.