Kevin Schlarb

Kevin Schlarb is a seasoned retail consultant and principal consultant at Columbus Consulting International since March 2021, specializing in omnichannel strategies and system implementations. With extensive executive experience in merchandise planning and demand forecasting, Kevin has provided retail advisory services through KBS Consulting Solutions, improving service levels for clients like regional grocery chains. Previously, Kevin served as Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Allocation at PetSmart, managing a team responsible for category financial planning and inventory management. Kevin's career at Payless ShoeSource spanned nearly three decades, during which Kevin advanced through progressive roles culminating in Vice President positions overseeing merchandise planning for North and Latin America. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Logistics from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and has additional education from Babson College.