Barry Graff Email & Phone Number

Secaucus, NJ, US

Schuylkill Haven, PA, US

Responsible for all aspects of Business Operations, as well as Business Development.

• _________________________________SUMMARY: Founded consulting firm (tapped SME teams) serving the fashion and apparel-related industries. CLIENT SUCCESSES INCLUDED:
• Bridge Line Women’s Fashion ERP selection/redesign and POS implementation.
• Children’s Bedding ERP selection, implementation and integration.
• Bridge Line Women’s Fashion replaced network infrastructure and complete automation of pre-production, integrated suit line, and product development / efficiency improvements.
• Women’s Apparel integrated product lifecycle software
• M&A (company acquired by venture capital organization) feasibility engagement relocating corporate offices and distribution centers across the U.S.

Miami Beach, Florida, US

• SUMMARY: Played key role in strategic planning and execution to enhance self-sufficiency with insourcing distribution, finance and technology. Executed multiple process improvements projects. Helped bring in new CFO.
• Implemented cutting-edge BlueCherry ERP software enabling improved efficiencies and productivity across multiple departments.
• Recaptured $1.7M annually in domestic expenditure.
• Slashed overall Technology and Logistical Chargebacks by over 50% over 7 years, adding over $2M to bottom line.
• Helped lead implementation of First Sale Valuation saving an average $1.3M annually.
• Spearheaded two branded ecommerce sites to sell direct to consumers.

• SUMMARY: Revamped company-wide processes and systems to reduce overall distribution costs and ensure compliance. Updated data and telephony infrastructure.A FEW SUCCESSES:
• Captured long-term, annual logistical savings of over $1M.
• Cut yearly salary costs by $100K while enabling scalable 24/7/365 support.
• Increased data integrity and reduced workload with integrated pre-production / apparel management systems.
• Dramatically cut costs (expense / revenue alignment) by renegotiating third-party logistics agreement.

• SUMMARY: Managed multiple clients and engagements, primarily Fashion Technology and Supply Chain Initiatives. Key player in increasing Arthur Andersen’s market share in Northeast Retail & Apparel (marketing and.
• Managed multiple projects for World Wide Retail Exchange: back- and front-end systems, CRMs … and more.
• Led design / implementation of Partner Managed Inventory program between Jones Apparel Group and Federated Department Stores).
• Recommended measured cutting manpower and timing of close (40%) for Liz Claiborne.
• Assisted Kasper ASL in ERP selection.
• Provided team due diligence for Mikasa; personally contribute to infrastructure and distribution center’s warehouse management system technology.

• SUMMARY: Handpicked for leadership role with rapid-growth shoe and apparel company, now an exclusive brand with Kohl’s.SOME SUCCESSES:
• Worked with CIO of Kenneth Cole to negotiate purchase/implementation of Major ERP system (JBA).
• Trimmed annual outsource and chargeback by >$200K. Paved way for Electronic Commerce with retail partners.

• SUMMARY: As youngest vice president in history of company, aligned IT with logistics. Directed operations for 150,000 square foot warehouse / distribution center facility with 80+ staff. Led technology systems running.
• Spearheaded integration and implementation of Quick Response methodologies.
• Led selection, negotiation and implementation of STS Retail System enabling chain’s growth (Full Price Retail).
• Served on team that redesigned distribution center and implemented bar code scanning.
• Implemented organization-wide Client Server Methodology

Aschheim / Munich, DE

Responsible for Strategy and Operations of Information Technology Organization