Karah Kite
About Karah Kite
Karah Kite serves as the Manager of Merchandise Performance at Tecovas, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in merchandise planning and buying across several prominent retail companies, she has developed a strong expertise in the apparel industry.
Current Role at Tecovas
Karah Kite serves as the Manager of Merchandise Performance at Tecovas, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing merchandise strategies and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with the company's goals. Her experience in the apparel industry equips her to thrive in this fast-paced environment, contributing to the overall success of the brand.
Previous Experience at Tecovas
Prior to her current role, Karah Kite worked at Tecovas as a Revenue Manager from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she focused on revenue optimization and financial analysis, which helped inform business decisions and improve profitability. Her experience at Tecovas has provided her with a deep understanding of the company's operations and market positioning.
Career at J.Crew
Karah Kite has extensive experience at J.Crew, where she held multiple positions from 2018 to 2021. She started as an Associate Planner for Men's Footwear and Outerwear, then progressed to Associate Planner, and finally served as a Merchandise Planner. In these roles, she developed skills in inventory management and sales forecasting, contributing to the brand's merchandise strategies.
Experience at Bloomingdale's
Before her time at J.Crew, Karah Kite worked at Bloomingdale's in various buying roles from 2016 to 2018. She began as an Assistant Buyer 1 and advanced to Assistant Buyer 2. Her responsibilities included product selection, vendor negotiations, and sales analysis, which provided her with valuable insights into retail operations and customer preferences.
Educational Background
Karah Kite studied at Baylor University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Supply Chain Management. She also attended Lone Star College System. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in business principles and supply chain dynamics, which she applies in her professional roles.