Carissa Otte
About Carissa Otte
Carissa Otte serves as the Director of Supply Chain Finance at Spectrum Brands, Inc., a position she has held since 2012. With prior experience at Target and Lands' End, she possesses a strong background in merchandising and supply chain management, supported by an MBA from the University of Minnesota.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Carissa Otte serves as the Director of Supply Chain Finance at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2012. In this role, she focuses on financial strategies that support supply chain operations. Her responsibilities include analyzing business trends and market research to enhance profitability. Otte collaborates with various teams to ensure effective sales and inventory forecasting, which is essential for maintaining operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Target
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Carissa Otte worked at Target from 2003 to 2006 as a Merchandise Planning Operations Advertising Replenishment Expert. In this position, she contributed to the planning and replenishment of merchandise, ensuring that inventory levels met customer demand. Her experience at Target provided her with foundational skills in merchandise planning and operations.
Experience at Lands' End
Carissa Otte worked at Lands' End from 2006 to 2012 as a Merchandising Manager. In this role, she managed merchandising for direct, internet, and retail channels. Otte developed product assortment strategies and marketing presentations, overseeing a diverse range of product categories including apparel and luggage. Her tenure at Lands' End enhanced her expertise in merchandising and cross-channel marketing.
Educational Background
Carissa Otte holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, where she studied Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a BA in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations and Advertising from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, she participated in a Summer Study Abroad Program at Thames Valley University in London in 1999.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her current position, Carissa Otte is responsible for managing and developing the skills of Merchandising Assistants as direct reports. She utilizes her analytical skills to assess market trends and customer information, aiming to drive sales and profitability. Otte's expertise in inventory management and product assortment strategies contributes to the overall success of the supply chain finance operations.