Heather Hazard
About Heather Hazard
Heather Hazard serves as a Senior Business Analyst in Sales Finance at Spectrum Brands, Inc, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in business administration and extensive experience in financial management, she plays a crucial role in developing the Annual Operating Plan and collaborating with various departments to enhance profitability.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Heather Hazard has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc since 2010, holding various roles over the years. Currently, she serves as a Senior Business Analyst in Sales Finance since 2021, based in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this role, she is responsible for managing and monitoring financials, including P&L statements, monthly and quarterly estimates, and deduction management. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Business Analyst in Sales Finance from 2014 to 2021, and as an Inventory Specialist and Sales & Ops Information Specialist from 2010 to 2014. Her experience at Spectrum Brands spans over a decade, contributing to her expertise in financial analysis and management.
Education and Expertise
Heather Hazard studied at Danville Area Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree from 1991 to 2002. She furthered her education at Lindenwood University, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from 2014 to 2016. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current role in Sales Finance at Spectrum Brands.
Background
Before her current position, Heather Hazard held several roles at Spectrum Brands that contributed to her professional development. From 2006 to 2010, she worked as a Supply Chain Specialist in Mooresville, North Carolina. She then transitioned to the Greater St. Louis Area, where she served as a Sales & Ops Information Specialist and later as an Inventory Specialist. This diverse experience across different functions within the company has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the business operations.
Achievements
In her current role as Senior Business Analyst, Heather Hazard plays a key role in creating the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), focusing on pricing, trade spend, and promotions to drive profitability and growth. She leads financial management for Walmart and other major retailers in the Home & Garden sector. Additionally, she collaborates with multiple departments, including revenue management, trade marketing, demand planning, and customer care, to support customer programs, showcasing her ability to work cross-functionally within the organization.