Kristel Kearney
About Kristel Kearney
Kristel Kearney serves as the Senior Vice President of Inventory Management at Rue Gilt Groupe, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at Gap Inc. and Gilt Groupe, where she specialized in merchandise planning and inventory strategy.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Kristel Kearney serves as the Senior Vice President of Inventory Management at Rue Gilt Groupe. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's inventory strategy and management practices. Her role involves overseeing inventory operations and ensuring efficient merchandise planning across the organization.
Previous Experience at Gap Inc.
Kearney worked at Gap Inc. for 15 years, from 1997 to 2012, where she held the position of Vice President of Inventory Management. During her tenure in San Francisco, she managed inventory operations across various international markets, including the USA, Europe, Japan, and Canada. She played a significant role in the launch of Old Navy's business in Canada.
Experience at Gilt Groupe
Before joining Rue Gilt Groupe, Kristel Kearney was the Senior Vice President of Inventory Management at Gilt Groupe from 2012 to 2016. In this role, she focused on optimizing inventory strategies and enhancing the overall efficiency of inventory management processes within the company.
Education and Expertise
Kristel Kearney earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing from the University of Arizona. She possesses extensive expertise in areas such as merchandise planning, allocation, store planning, inventory strategy, logistics, and merchandising. Kearney advocates for the importance of smart inventory management practices in the retail and internet sectors.
Career Beginnings at Macy's
Kearney began her career in the Macy's Retail Management Program, where she developed her skills in retail management. She advanced to the position of Store Manager, overseeing multiple women's departments, which provided her with foundational experience in inventory management and customer service.