Vicky Melissas
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Account management/Buying and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Account executive
LS&CO - Levis
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in growing the Myer account
- Successfully negotiated better costs on bulk orders assisting account managers to increase category profitability.
- Manage Local Buying: Handle weekly orders and demand, ensuring smooth processing and execution.
- Support Category Goals: Assist in achieving category management goals and overall strategy.
- Place Orders: Manage and place Indent & MTM orders for local and overseas clients.
- Forecasting and Ordering: Align weekly and monthly buying forecasts with merchandise plans and OTB.
- Build Relationships: Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and the warehouse for mutual success
Assistant Planner
WORKWEAR GROUP - Westfarmers
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Nominated and won Boldness award - Winning Employee of the month
- Successfully negotiated better costs on bulk orders assisting account managers to increase category profitability.
- Oversee Local Buying: Manage weekly orders and demand, ensuring efficient processing and execution.
- Achieve Category Objectives: Support category management goals and overall strategy.
- Handle Orders: Place Indent & MTM orders for both local and international clients.
- Align Forecasts and Orders: Coordinate weekly and monthly buying forecasts with merchandise plans and OTB.
- Foster Relationships: Build strong connections with stakeholders, suppliers, and the warehouse for mutual success.
Purchasing, Scheduling & Production Administrator
SILVERLYNX FURNITURE
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Raise Purchase Orders: Confirm availability and lead time with local vendors, and follow up on critical items.
- Attend Production Meetings: Advise on delivery dates for production requirements.
- Maintain Replenishment: Control and replenish consumables to ensure product quality.
- Build Vendor Relationships: Maintain strong communication with vendors and internal staff.
- Manage Inventory: Measure supply inventory and determine purchasing needs based on orders and stock requirements.
Assistant Buyer – Fabrics
SPOTLIGHT
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Raise Purchase Orders: Confirm availability and lead time with local vendors, and follow up on critical items.
- Attend Production Meetings: Advise on delivery dates for production requirements.
- Build Vendor Relationships: Maintain strong communication with vendors and internal staff.
- Manage Inventory: Measure supply inventory and determine purchasing needs based on orders and stock requirements.
Product Manager
STELLA & MINX / S. WALLIS – Ladies Apparel
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Product Strategy: Create and share a clear product strategy that aligns with brand objectives.
- Team Collaboration: Work with design, marketing, sales, and production teams for smooth product development.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor product performance and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Buyer – Yarn & Accessories
SPOTLIGHT – Yarn
05.2011 - 09.2012
- Instrumental in achieving double digit growth in both sales and profit on LY.
- Created secondary private label program for core basics
- Category Management: Managed a $40M+ category, ensuring product quality and maintaining GP.
- Product Development: Developed products with overseas manufacturers, sourcing yarns from Italy, Turkey, Germany, and China.
- Negotiation and Purchasing: Negotiated promotional buys, trading terms, and garment manufacturing for all stores.
- Trend Forecasting: Forecasted new season trends, set merchandise guidelines, and drove the creative direction of garments.
- Marketing and Communication: Developed marketing campaigns, liaised with the PR team, and managed all communication to stores.
Buying & Retail Operations – Apparel & Accessories
VENOM CORP – Ladies Apparel
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Achieved 12% growth in the accessories category, with the strategic introduction of on trend range of belts, bags, scarfs and jewellery.
- Achieved Growth in the wholesale division AU/WI 10.
- Product Development and Sourcing: Source and develop core and high fashion ranges for apparel and accessories, ensuring quality and alignment with company standards.
- Supplier and Production Management: Oversee importing, product development, warehousing, and production, while negotiating trading terms and managing delivery performance.
- Sales and Market Analysis: Conduct range reviews, post-seasonal analysis, and market trend forecasting, while managing communication with stores and driving sales through effective stock allocation and promotional buys.
Buyer Ladieswear/Youth buyer
COTTON ON GROUP – Factorie –Ladies Apparel
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Assisted with the strategic development and rollout from 2 stores to 10 stores
- Created 2 Private Labels
- Created successful core program increasing base sales by 13%
- Product Sourcing and Selection: Source and select commercially viable products locally and overseas, negotiating prices with suppliers from China, India, and Bangladesh.
- Production Oversight: Oversee garment specifications, samples, and coordinate all production activities, while managing and developing production and administration assistants.
- Stock and Market Management: Monitor stock levels, set distributions, select products for promotions, liaise with VM on merchandising standards, and conduct regular market trend analysis.
Buyer
VENOM CORP – Ladies Apparel
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Achieved 6% growth on LY gross sales and GP at retail store level.
- Achieved the Highest sales week in the history of the business.
Operations Manager
MELISSAS INDUSTRIES – Furniture Manufacturing / Metal Engineering / Property development
04.2003 - 12.2006
- Integral in achieving Annual increase of 7.9% on total sales for the financial year 2004.
Assistant Buyer- Guests Furniture Division
FREEDOM GROUP – Lounge & Dining furniture
01.2003 - 03.2004
- 2003 – NOMINATED for Freedom Service to the Field
Allocation/Replenishment Analyst - Furniture / Homewares
MYER – NATIONAL BUYING OFFICE
01.2001 - 02.2003
- 2002 – NOMINATED for CML Business Excellence Award for Business Support
Buying Assistant – Womenswear - Imports /Furniture
MYER – NATIONAL BUYING OFFICE
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Developed advertising tracking sheet which was implemented throughout the whole division
Education
Graduate Certificate - MARKETING
RMIT UNIVERSITY
01.2018
Skills
- Proficient in: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, working knowledge of SAP MYOB, MYOB EXO, ERP OSTENDO, M POWER Illustrator and Photoshop
Hobbies and Interests
Good food, Great humour, meeting new people, furniture design, travel, building construction, Motorcycling
Timeline
Account executive
LS&CO - Levis
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Planner
WORKWEAR GROUP - Westfarmers
03.2019 - 01.2022
Purchasing, Scheduling & Production Administrator
SILVERLYNX FURNITURE
02.2017 - 10.2019
Assistant Buyer – Fabrics
SPOTLIGHT
01.2016 - 01.2017
Product Manager
STELLA & MINX / S. WALLIS – Ladies Apparel
12.2013 - 01.2015
Buyer – Yarn & Accessories
SPOTLIGHT – Yarn
05.2011 - 09.2012
Buying & Retail Operations – Apparel & Accessories
VENOM CORP – Ladies Apparel
11.2009 - 04.2011
Buyer Ladieswear/Youth buyer
COTTON ON GROUP – Factorie –Ladies Apparel
12.2007 - 11.2008
Buyer
VENOM CORP – Ladies Apparel
01.2007 - 11.2007
Operations Manager
MELISSAS INDUSTRIES – Furniture Manufacturing / Metal Engineering / Property development
04.2003 - 12.2006
Assistant Buyer- Guests Furniture Division
FREEDOM GROUP – Lounge & Dining furniture
01.2003 - 03.2004
Allocation/Replenishment Analyst - Furniture / Homewares
MYER – NATIONAL BUYING OFFICE
01.2001 - 02.2003
Buying Assistant – Womenswear - Imports /Furniture
MYER – NATIONAL BUYING OFFICE
01.2000 - 01.2001
Graduate Certificate - MARKETING
RMIT UNIVERSITY
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