Andy Gutierrez is a distinguished retail and inventory management leader with over 20 years of experience, driving strategic planning and operational excellence across major retail organizations. As a versatile Inventory and Merchandising Consultant, he excels at optimizing complex supply chains and inventory systems while delivering significant improvements to profitability and operational efficiency. His impact spans from Fortune 500 retailers like Walmart to innovative brands like Coyuchi, where he has consistently delivered results through data-driven strategies and cross-functional leadership.
Throughout his career, Andy has developed deep expertise in strategic planning, inventory optimization, and digital commerce transformation. His recent implementation of warehouse network consolidation resulted in a 15% profitability improvement while managing over 100,000 SKUs across multiple business units. Andy's leadership philosophy centers on leveraging analytics and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation, evidenced by his success in migrating and consolidating multiple ERP systems while maintaining operational excellence. Currently, he focuses on combining his extensive retail expertise and analytical capabilities to optimize inventory strategies and enhance operational efficiency while fostering strategic partnerships across merchandising, planning, and supply chain functions.