Allison Ball
About Allison Ball
Allison Ball serves as the Sr. Director of Demand Planning & S&OP at The North Face, where she leads a multifunctional team focused on forecasting and supply planning. With a strong background in finance and operations, she has extensive experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, particularly through her long tenure at MillerCoors.
Current Role at The North Face
Allison Ball serves as the Senior Director of Demand Planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) at The North Face, a VF Company. She has held this position since 2020, leading a multifunctional team that focuses on forecasting, strategic supply planning, and performance analytics. Her role involves overseeing the demand planning processes to ensure efficient supply chain management and alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience at MillerCoors
Allison Ball has extensive experience at MillerCoors, where she worked in various roles from 2001 to 2020. Her positions included Finance Analyst in Sales and Marketing Accounting, Finance Manager for Key Accounts, Regional Revenue and Finance Director, and Senior Manager for Craft & Innovation. She also served as Senior Analyst in Sales Finance and led the Worldwide Integration project team. Her tenure at MillerCoors provided her with significant insights into the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Educational Background
Allison Ball holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Wyoming College of Business. Additionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which enhances her financial expertise and supports her roles in demand planning and operations.
Skills and Expertise
Allison Ball possesses strong skills in sales and operations, supported by her professional experience and academic background. Her expertise includes pricing and revenue management, which complements her responsibilities in demand planning. She has a demonstrated history of working in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, equipping her with the necessary knowledge to lead teams effectively and drive business success.
Early Career at Deloitte
Before her extensive career at MillerCoors, Allison Ball worked as a Senior Auditor at Deloitte from 1999 to 2001. This role provided her with foundational experience in financial auditing and analysis, contributing to her overall understanding of finance and operations in a corporate environment.