Lee Whitaker
Senior Manager
Both on the golf course and in client situations, Lee’s ability to navigate through different obstacles is a key strength he leverages in solving merchandising challenges.
Lee Whitaker leverages over 20 years of experience in the retail industry to advise retailers, focusing in the areas of supply chain and merchandising. His key roles in retail enable Lee to effectively lead teams in merchandise planning, inventory management, replenishment, space and assortment planning, as well as international supply chain strategy and logistics. He specializes in helping clients manage and execute software selection and implementation, process design, and change management activities across the retail planning and supply chain landscape. Lee holds a BS degree from the Miami University–Farmer School of Business and an MBA from The Ohio State University–Fisher College of Business. He also served on the board of directors for the New Albany Little League, is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and is an OSU MBA Alumni Mentor. Lee grew up in in the Philadelphia suburb of Exton, Pennsylvania and now calls New Albany, Ohio his home. When he’s not buried under hundreds of merchandising business requirements, Lee enjoys spending time with his family and two golden retrievers, coaching baseball, cycling, running, and trying to tick off a few items on his family’s endless home improvement list.
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Recent Contributions
Aim10x Global 2022 Recap
Blog Post, April 2022
Packaging Process Enhancements Improve Efficiencies
Client Case Study
Three Key Retail Trends for 2022
Blog Post, January 2022
The Bright Future of Brick-and-Mortar Retail: Four Key Drivers
Blog Post, October 2021
What is click and collect?
Jotform Blog, June 2021
2021 Supply Chain Trends and Technology Annual Report
CGS, February 2021
Store Operations Efficiency Recommendations and Roadmap
Client Case Study
Key Takeaways from CSCMP’s 31st Annual State of Logistics Report
Podcast, November 2020
Omnichannel Retailer Forecasting and Replenishment System Implementation
Client Case Study
Ensuring Transformational Success
Bringing the “A Team”
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Unified Commerce?
Blog Post, November 2019
BOPIS and BORIS: What They Mean for Your Business
Blog Post, October 2019
Merchandising Capability Assessment and Roadmap
Client Case Study
Global Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) Implementation
Client Case Study
Merchandise Planning Capabilities Design and Roadmap
Client Case Study