Richard Taub has over 20 years of experience in retail planning, allocation, inventory management, and real estate. He is currently a real estate manager at Weichert Real Estate where he helps clients buy, sell, and rent property. Previously, he held several director level positions where he was responsible for merchandise planning, allocation, inventory management, and overseeing teams at Ralph Lauren, Modell's Sporting Goods, and Footlocker. He has a Bachelor's degree in Retail Management/Marketing and an MBA.

1. 18 Briarwood Court
Emerson, NJ 07630
Phone (201) 483-3466
Cell Phone 551-795-4275
Email richtaubsold@gmail.com
Richard Taub
Professional
Experience Weichert Real Estate Manager
Ramsey, New Jersey (January 2015-Present)
● Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
● Create and cultivate relationships w ith buyers and sellers for future purchasesand
transactions.
● Provide financialinformation and analyticaldata to potential buyers and sellers.
● Work w ith our Gold services manager to determine the best method of purchase and
review financials.
● Follow up and reach out to provided leads and close sales.
● Accompany clients to property site, coordinate open houses, schedule home tours,
and discuss conditions of the sale.
● Draw up realestate contracts and transaction coordination
● Work w ith our Weichert lead netw orkto provide quickservice to all our customers.
● Run Weekly meetings w ith sales associates
● Mentor new associates
Director of Global JDA Allocation and Replenishment
Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, NY (May 2012- January 2015)
● Responsible for the Global Business Process for Ralph Lauren and Customer service
● Implemented all new systemupgrades working w ith our IT team
● Work w ith users and made changes to the Planning and Allocation process
● Worked w ith our training department developing any new documentation for system
upgrades
● Traveled betw een London and Geneva for all JDA systemupgrades
● Developed new waysto improve systemuse and gain the respect of the user
community
● Managed a team of business analysts for both Allocation and Replenishment
● Directed global w eekly meetings discussing allocation and replenishment strategies
● Worked w ith our Vice Presidents improving the teams systemknow ledge and its
capabilities
● Trained all new employees
Director of Planning, Allocation, and Inventory Management
Modell’s Sporting Goods, New York, NY ) March 2004-Feb 2012
● Planned and directed all aspects of the organizations merchandise planning policies,
objectives, and initiatives.
● Member of the Real estate design committee for new stores
● Developed the merchandising planning and allocation plan to fulfill the grow th and
revenue goals of the organization
● Supervised a team of 15 (2 Planning Managers, 7 Planners and 6 Analysts),
monitoring sales and inventory performance versusplan. Oversaw recommended
● plan adjustments, purchases, cancellations, and markdow ns. Managed my team in a
democratic manner, allow ing feedbackand ideas from all members. Weekly touch-
base meetings w ith all members of my team. Also, w eekly meetings w ith the Vice
President of IT regarding progress of enhancements
● Monthly and w eekly meetings, review ing allaspects of the OTB, fromCompany,

2. Division, Dept., and class. Strived to create an environment and w illingness to share
responsibilities and assist others in problem solving
● Trained all new associates, while acting as their mentor
Senior Planner-Manager
Footlocker, New York, NY (Jan, 2000-March, 2004)
▪ Managed 3 Planners and 4 allocators
▪ Responsible for $500 million in sales
▪ Promoted to Senior Planner of Accessories including Socks, Shoecare, and
Headbands w hich total $500 million in volume
▪ Responsible for developing seasonal plans, category plans, individual key item plans,
monthly OTB meetings and w eekly sales analysis meetings
▪ Manage Associate Planners and manage and w ork w ith distribution staff
Senior Planner
Kids R Us, Paramus, NJ (Dec 1997-Jan 2000)
▪ Responsible for $400 million in sales
▪ Planner for the Infant and New born Girls Department w hich totaled $400 million in
volume
▪ Responsible for developing seasonal plans, category plans, individual key item plans,
initial assortments, monthly OTB analysis, planning dow n to cat and sku level
▪ Accomplishment: exceeded sales plan by 10% and LY by 8%
Education University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
B.S. Retail Management/Marketing
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
MBA Graduate Management Certificate Program
Computer Skills JDA Allocation, JDA EP Planning, Retail Ideas Reporting, Logility Replenishment,
Microsoft Excel, Word, AS400, Arthur Planning, Galvin, Plan It, Score, MMS, NSB
Planning and Allocation, Real Estate License