Marisa Williams Email & Phone Number

Bend, Or, Us

Vancouver, Washington, Us

- Served on executive leadership team to establish strategic direction for business operations: B2B Partnerships & Wholesale, Financial Forecasting, Merchandising Planning & Allocation (MP&A), IT & Business Applications, Global Supply Chain, and Customer Service.- Led strategic initiatives to achieve 54% YOY growth in B2B and partnership channels by re-engineering operations and building high-performing teams.- Reduced inventory holding costs by 50% through data-driven inventory optimization and supplier relationship management.

Vancouver, Washington, Us

- Negotiated a 15% savings on transportation contract during an inflationary environment.- Authored a three-year expansion roadmap, gaining board approval, aligning operational goals with financial forecasts to drive sustainable growth.- Recognized speaker and thought leader; featured in Business Journals and at the Portland E-commerce Summit for pandemic business resilience strategies.

Vancouver, Washington, Us

- Led holiday product launch efforts on time and budget despite pandemic-related supply chain disruptions.- Spearheaded integration of critical business applications, driving automation for higher throughput.

Austin, Tx, Us

- Led business continuity efforts during COVID-19 pandemic disruption to stabilize operations, implement health protocols, mitigate cost through renegotiated vendor terms and reprioritized products on order, and expand distribution capacity through new fulfillment channels.

Austin, Tx, Us

- Directed stakeholder engagement and change management for an enterprise system implementation program impacting corporate and store users at 100+ retail locations.

Austin, Tx, Us

- Oversaw strategy, people management, technology, and operations related to the distribution of products across global retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels during a high growth phase- Led process optimization initiatives and KPI implementation- Maximized operating budget by automating manual processes, leading to reductions in CPU and fulfillment lead times- Directed performance of 5 functional managers that led the work of up to 400 employees; implemented a shift to smart labor scheduling model that cut costs while ensuring optimal staffing levels across all seasons- Selected and stood up 3PL partnership intended to seamlessly absorb e-commerce fulfillment and decrease transit times for regional customer base- Key contributor on the cross functional, corporate leadership team that developed a 3yr road map for business growth

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

- Spearheaded go-to-market strategy for new product categories, including home décor, fragrance, and travel accessories- Managed end-to-end product rollout across departmental lines, achieving alignment with executive leadership and market objectives

Austin, Tx, Us

- Oversaw outbound distribution for 50 retail stores and 800 wholesale accounts across North America- Managed 3 Floor Supervisors and 50 staff in the execution of inventory control, receiving, and distribution

Austin, Tx, Us

- Developed and implemented business and financial strategies, overseeing all operations of a boutique retail store, and achieving profitability within the first year- Oversaw staff management, operations, financial planning & analysis, accounting, marketing, inventory planning, and buying strategies across multiple product categories

Austin, Texas, Us

- Directed citywide programming and budget management, including a financial assistance program that increased accessibility to youth and community services.

Us

- Managed stores in annual volume of up to $5M for a lifestyle retail company with a focus on fashion, music, and art.- Recognized contributer and invited speaker at national management conferences for top company sales and effective scheduling.