Stacy Gautier
Avondale,PA
Summary
Dynamic retail executive with a drive for delivering significant impact by leading teams through strategy development and execution and guiding organizations into their next phase of growth. Adept at uncovering critical opportunities and communicating a compelling vision, sparking enthusiasm for new initiatives and rallying diverse teams towards shared goals. Recognized as a collaborative leader with the ability to build highly engaged teams and cultivate cultures built on curiosity, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President US Planning
QVC Group
West Chester, PA
04.2025 - Current
- Led enterprise planning-system transformation, unifying QVC and HSN on shared platforms to standardize processes, strengthen visibility, and improve operating efficiency.
- Executive-sponsor AI-enabled planning and inventory capabilities that automate workflows, improve decision quality, and expand capacity for strategic partnership with buying teams.
- Collaborated with external consultants to design and deploy assortment-planning tool and operating process, enhancing sales and profitability.
- Steered merchandising integration of QVC and HSN at Studio Park, ensuring execution and team engagement during relocation and 50% workforce turnover.
Vice President Planning & Pricing Strategy
QVC
West Chester, PA
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Executive-sponsored Project Athens initiatives spanning programming, pricing, and assortment planning, advancing enterprise turnaround priorities and measurable value creation.
- Transformed enterprise planning, enhancing operating efficiency, execution discipline, and cross-functional alignment.
- Revitalized eCommerce performance through alignment of digital merchandising with social commerce, retention, and performance marketing strategies, driving accelerated growth.
- Developed high-performing merchandising, planning, and analytics teams, enhancing leadership capability, accountability, and enterprise execution.
Vice President Planning, Programming & Forecasting
QVC
West Chester, PA
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Partnered with the executive team to shape high-impact decisions and advance enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
- Championed process improvements that increased operational efficiency, streamlined execution, and reduced costs.
- Directed change-management initiatives that accelerated adoption of new business practices and sustained organizational alignment.
- Owned forecasting and open-to-buy strategy, optimizing inventory productivity and daily performance against sales and financial targets.
Vice President Planning and Programming
QVC
West Chester, PA
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Directed programming and airtime planning across three QVC networks and OTT channels, optimizing allocation across eight categories to improve viewership, customer engagement, and sales performance.
- Directed enterprise event, ecommerce, and inventory planning across QVC and HSN, aligning buying and digital teams to strengthen sales results and promotional execution.
- Led show innovation and talent planning from concept development and immersive experiences through host casting and scheduling, aligning programming with target audiences and commercial goals.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance brand growth and market presence.
- Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
Vice President of Planning
HSN
St. Petersburg, PA
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Rebuilt and stabilized the Planning organization following a 50% workforce reduction, sustaining business continuity, execution capacity, and performance through enterprise transformation, pandemic-related operating shifts, and supply-chain disruption.
- Unified Planning, Broadcast, and cross-functional teams around strategic priorities and performance metrics to drive accountability and resource allocation.
- Architected enterprise pricing and promotional strategies, including Easy Pay optimization, using category analytics and market insights to enhance competitive positioning and customer engagement.
- Built high-accountability culture through coaching and talent development, clarifying performance expectations to enhance organizational agility.
Interim Lead Planning
HSN
St. Petersburg, FL
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Assumed interim leadership of Planning, providing strategic direction, operational continuity, and disciplined execution during organizational transition.
- Unified Planning, Buying, and cross-functional teams around shared priorities, enhancing enterprise alignment and communication to improve execution.
- Architected and implemented a lean organizational model that reduced staffing while preserving business continuity, execution capacity, and performance.
- Partnered with Buying leadership to create category business plans and performance strategies that drove sales and profitability.
- Translated complex data into executive-ready insights, highlighting market trends and performance gaps to uncover high-value growth opportunities.
Director, Temporary Consultant
HSN
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Selected for strategic assignment to embed planning disciplines across HSN, aligning Planning and Buying teams to drive revenue growth through innovative solutions.
- Spearheaded a cross-functional operating strategy that streamlined workflows, increased productivity, and strengthened organizational efficiency.
- Reengineered planning operations and governance to improve execution speed, accountability, and enterprise scalability.
- Provided executive leadership with actionable reporting and performance insights that accelerated decision-making and enhanced business outcomes.
- Identified critical business risks and implemented targeted mitigation strategies to safeguard performance and ensure operational continuity.
Director, Planning Home Innovations & Electronics
QVC
West Chester, PA
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Directed enterprise planning for the U.S. Home Innovations and Electronics divisions, shaping category strategy and optimizing sales, inventory, and resource allocation to accelerate profitable growth.
- Owned sales, inventory, and margin forecasting for Home Innovations and Electronics divisions, enhancing financial visibility and strengthening performance accountability through improved risk management.
- Mobilized buying and cross-functional leaders around high-growth brands and strategic initiatives, enhancing category synergies and driving customer engagement through integrated seasonal events.
- Elevated portfolio productivity by conducting brand and category analysis and implementing a targeted liquidation strategy, improving inventory flow and creating capacity for innovation.
- Built and led a 15-member planning organization spanning managers, planners, and digital planners, cultivating executive partnerships, innovation, accountability, and talent development.
Education
BS - Business Admin W/ Concentration Int'l Bus
Goldy Beacom
Wilmington, DESkills
- Ecommerce Strategy
- Merchandise Planning & Assortment Strategy
- Pricing & Promotional Strategy
- Pricing Strategy
- Inventory Productivity
- Digital Commerce Growth
- Revenue optimization
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Financial accountability
- Enterprise leadership
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
Affiliations
- Regional Board Member American Heart Association
- Women In Retail Member
Timeline
Vice President US Planning
QVC Group
04.2025 - Current
Vice President Planning & Pricing Strategy
QVC
02.2023 - 04.2025
Vice President Planning, Programming & Forecasting
QVC
03.2022 - 02.2023
Vice President Planning and Programming
QVC
07.2021 - 03.2022
Vice President of Planning
HSN
10.2018 - 07.2021
Interim Lead Planning
HSN
07.2018 - 10.2018
Director, Temporary Consultant
HSN
04.2018 - 07.2018
Director, Planning Home Innovations & Electronics
QVC
07.2015 - 04.2018
BS - Business Admin W/ Concentration Int'l Bus
Goldy Beacom