ABOUT US

What Makes Us Different

  • Proven Track Record — Two decades in leadership roles focused specifically on retail ops, retail technology and labor optimization.

  • Technology-focused — Deep experience integrating WFM tools, AI playbooks, and workforce analytics to deliver measurable results.

  • Execution-first — More than strategy - we build hands-on solutions that guide operational teams to sustained change.

  • Client-centric approach — We deliver custom frameworks that address each client’s distinct business, culture, and tech landscape.

Our Mission at Stratos Partners

“Empower retailers and logistics businesses to reinvent operations—balancing service, efficiency, and profitability through optimized workforce management, smart technology, and continuous improvement.”

Zack founded Stratos Partners LLC to offer a boutique, execution-focused consultancy designed to deliver tangible results—not just reports. Whether deploying labor standards, integrating new systems, or refining store-level operations, Zack leads every engagement with a blend of strategic insight and operational grit.

Let’s Connect

We are passionate about partnering with retailers who aspire to:

  • Accelerate labor efficiency and reduce costs

  • Boost customer satisfaction and frontline engagement

  • Scale systems and processes to support omnichannel growth

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Meet Zack Haque - Principal

With 20+ years of senior leadership in workforce management, operational excellence, and retail systems, Zack Haque brings a proven track record of driving transformative results for large-scale retailers and supply chain organizations.

As Principal at Stratos Partners LLC, he leverages both deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges in logistics, labor optimization, store operations, and multichannel retail.

He has worked for several Fortune 500 corporations such as, Macys, Limited Brands/Victoria’s Secret, ANN INC., Ralph Lauren and Estee Lauder Companies.

Access his LinkedIn profile to learn more.

Career Snapshot

  • Principal, Stratos Partners LLC
    Leading a consultancy focused on operational excellence and tech-driven workforce strategy, Zack partners with retail brands to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and drive profitability.

  • 20+ years in management consulting and operations leadership across top retail and supply chain organizations—working with multi-billion-dollar companies to optimize store-level operations, inventory flows, workforce scheduling, and omnichannel systems.

  • Reputation as a hands-on implementer, known for building playbooks, frameworks, and systems that staff can adopt seamlessly—whether on the floor, in distribution, or across executive leadership teams.

Core Expertise

  • Strategic Workforce Planning
    Designing and delivering labor models that balance service quality, efficiency, and employee satisfaction—backed by analytics and real-time performance insights.

  • Operational Excellence
    Leading large-scale process redesigns, cost reduction initiatives, and performance management systems—rooted in lean principles and data-driven optimization.

  • Retail Technology Integration
    Driving the adoption of workforce planning tools, labor standards software, Traffic Counting, RFID and POS/inventory systems to increase visibility and real-time decision-making.

  • Multichannel & Logistics Strategy
    Optimizing order orchestration, pick-pack-ship flows, and reverse logistics to support seamless online-offline customer experiences.