Christopher Conroy
About Christopher Conroy
Christopher Conroy serves as the Vice President of Planning at Toolio, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in merchandise planning, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Mack Weldon and Coach.
Work at Toolio
Christopher Conroy serves as the Vice President of Planning at Toolio, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing planning strategies that enhance operational efficiency. He leverages his extensive experience in merchandise planning to create innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the organization. His responsibilities include leading training sessions for both internal and external teams, ensuring they are well-versed in the new planning tools developed under his guidance.
Previous Experience at Mack Weldon
Before joining Toolio, Christopher Conroy worked at Mack Weldon as the Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Product Analytics from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in this role, he was instrumental in shaping the company's merchandise planning strategies. His leadership contributed to the integration of data analytics into the planning process, enhancing the overall effectiveness of product management.
Career Background in Planning
Christopher Conroy has a diverse background in merchandise planning, having held various positions in notable companies. He worked at Coach as a Planning Manager from 2000 to 2004, and later at Cole Haan as the Sr. Director of Strategic Merchandise Planning from 2010 to 2013. He also served as the VP of Planning and Allocation for Retail, Ecommerce, and Outlet at Camuto Group from 2013 to 2014. His experience includes a role as Director of Planning for Crewcuts at J.Crew from 2006 to 2009.
Achievements in Merchandise Planning
Throughout his career, Christopher Conroy has developed a modern planning tool that integrates over 20 years of merchandise planning experience with technology. He has been responsible for designing new modules with a focus on user experience, ensuring that the tools meet the needs of users effectively. His contributions have significantly advanced the planning processes in the organizations he has worked with.