Cliff Countryman
About Cliff Countryman
Cliff Countryman serves as the Vice President of Planning at Spanx, where he oversees sales and inventory planning for all product lines. He has held various planning roles at notable companies, including Chico's FAS, Inc. and Nordstrom, and has a strong educational background in organizational leadership.
Current Role at Spanx
Cliff Countryman serves as the Vice President of Planning at Spanx, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the end-to-end sales and inventory planning for all product lines and markets. His responsibilities include ensuring that Spanx products are available at the right place, time, and price, thereby meeting and exceeding customer expectations. He collaborates with cross-functional partners to align on business strategies, goals, and priorities.
Previous Experience at Spanx
Before his current role, Cliff Countryman worked at Spanx as the Senior Director of Planning from 2022 to 2023. During this time, he focused on optimizing planning processes and enhancing product availability. His tenure at Spanx followed his position at Chico's FAS, Inc., where he served as Senior Director of Planning, Analytics & Operations.
Experience at Chico's FAS, Inc.
Cliff Countryman held multiple roles at Chico's FAS, Inc. He served as the Senior Director of Planning, Analytics & Operations for one year from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the Director of Merchandise Planning from 2019 to 2021. In these positions, he contributed to planning and operational strategies that supported the company's merchandise objectives.
Background in Retail Planning
Cliff Countryman has extensive experience in retail planning, having worked at Nordstrom in various capacities. He was the Director of Omni Channel Planning for three months in 2019 and held the position of Director of Site Merchandising from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as the Director of Merchandising Planning - Accessories & Home from 2015 to 2017. His roles at Nordstrom involved strategic planning and merchandising initiatives.
Education and Professional Development
Cliff Countryman studied at Columbia College Chicago from 2003 to 2005. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School, completing an Executive Education Program in Organizational Leadership in 2023. Additionally, he attended Florida SouthWestern State College from 2021 to 2022 and South Suburban College from 2001 to 2003, enhancing his knowledge and skills in business and planning.