Functional Skills
Warehouse Management
Strategic Planning
Market Research
Business Development
Inventory Management
Operations Management
Leadership Development
Customer Experience
Marketing Strategy
Supply Chain Integration
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Forecasting / Projections
Performance Management
System Deployment
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Sector Experience
Business Services
Financial Services
Retail
Transportation & Logistics
Experience
MELISSA L. BAKER CONSULTING
Corporate Strategy & Development
Principal Consultant
1/2021 - Present
• Century 21 NYC: Influenced owners to relaunch store. Developed strategies for owner operated model: operations, merchandising mix, yearly merchandise planning, financial planning, store layout, space planning, and P&L management.
• Centric Brands: Established models/best practices for replenishment of business and direct-to-consumer assortment.
• Vera Bradley: Conducted consumer goods market research on supply chain costs and impact on product pricing. Provided pricing recommendations for 2022's top-selling products.
• Centric Brands: Established models/best practices for replenishment of business and direct-to-consumer assortment.
• Vera Bradley: Conducted consumer goods market research on supply chain costs and impact on product pricing. Provided pricing recommendations for 2022's top-selling products.
CENTURY 21 NYC, LEGENDS
Product Management / Strategy
VP of Merchandise Planning and Business Development
1/2022 - 1/2023
OVERVIEW
I was a member of the executive team reporting to the CEO. The challenge of the role was to relaunch the retail fashion brand as a start-up entity for a large-scale business with a favorable gross margin. I managed merchandise planning, allocation, and business information systems for the New York flagship and e-commerce sites. Led management of ERP system requirements and 3PL search and selection.
I was a member of the executive team reporting to the CEO. The challenge of the role was to relaunch the retail fashion brand as a start-up entity for a large-scale business with a favorable gross margin. I managed merchandise planning, allocation, and business information systems for the New York flagship and e-commerce sites. Led management of ERP system requirements and 3PL search and selection.
Century 21 Department Stores
Product Management / Strategy
Group Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Allocation
1/2015 - 1/2020
OVERVIEW
I was a member of the executive team and reported to the CEO. The role was an opportunity to build and lead team of ultimately 65 for a $750M, 44% gross margin business spread across 14 stores. Priorities included directing end-to-end merchandise strategy, planning, allocation, business information systems, and process improvements. I seized the opportunity to build a new planning organization.
I was a member of the executive team and reported to the CEO. The role was an opportunity to build and lead team of ultimately 65 for a $750M, 44% gross margin business spread across 14 stores. Priorities included directing end-to-end merchandise strategy, planning, allocation, business information systems, and process improvements. I seized the opportunity to build a new planning organization.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Product Management / Strategy
Omnichannel VP of Merchandise Planning , Allocation and Demand Planning
1/2003 - 1/2015
OVERVIEW- VP from 2010-2015
I managed a team of 50 planning and replenishment specialists for a $1.4B multi-category, omnichannel business with 40 stores. The role included overseeing end-to-end merchandise planning, allocation, and demand planning. Categories managed: Menswear, Beauty, Fragrance, and Intimate apparel.
I managed a team of 50 planning and replenishment specialists for a $1.4B multi-category, omnichannel business with 40 stores. The role included overseeing end-to-end merchandise planning, allocation, and demand planning. Categories managed: Menswear, Beauty, Fragrance, and Intimate apparel.