Fashion

Outdoor

Snow

Streetwear

Health & Fitness

Snowboarding

Procurement Specialist

Logistics, Shipping & Operations

<p>Experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in outdoor apparel, footwear, sporting goods, and licensed collegiate market buying. Skilled in inventory management, budgeting, financial analysis, merchandising, and marketing. Holds an MBA from Champlain College and a BS in Fashion Merchandising from Mercyhurst University</p>

Create and manage diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation,
best cost and competitive advantages. Develop and execute strategic plans by leveraging market
intelligence, industry knowledge and cross-functional collaboration. Creating a competitive advantage through supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, supply chain optimization and risk
mitigation. Manage corporate card and travel program utilizing Navan and Brex. Create and execute
NDAs. Utilize Coupa, Ironclad, DocuSign, and Zip.

●   Thoroughly analyze sell-through to enter and secure appropriate quantities to ensure merchandise is in store to support demand, seasonal needs, and overall assortment mix.
●   Review daily sales reports and make goals to surpass LY.
●   Submit payroll, create employee schedules, staff store appropriately
●   Drive purchase orders, warranties, special orders, and services to completion.

Store Manager

Create visual merchandising displays to drive sales with accessories and collections

Assistant Store Manager

Responsible for managing all aspects of the licensed apparel department, including sales, inventory
management and systems, web sales, marketing, and special orders. Responsibilities include creating,
entering, and approving purchase orders, budgeting, and financial analysis, sales, merchandising and promotions, planning, and implementation. Work with accounts payable to resolve any discrepancies.

Buyer The University Store on Fifth The Pitt Shop

Talent Acquisition Manager providing daily real-time coaching to associates and management team.
Organizing and executing onboarding training. Prepare and audit employee files, submit I-9s, and conduct new hire orientations.

Responsible for all Store Operations and Leadership, Driving Results, Talent Management, Floor
Supervising, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Visual & Operational Execution, Floor Sets and Updates, Visual Merchandising, Scheduling, Recruiting, Training, Human Resources, and Asset
Protection.

Assistant Manager

Select and buy soft goods, hard goods, and accessories for a 30,000 square foot store. Specialize in buying outerwear, snowboards, athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. Represent the Erie Sport
Store at SIA and the Nation's Best Sports Trade Shows. Manage orders from vendors. Approve radio,
print, and television advertisements.

Buyer/Sales Manager

Find out detailed information about Laura Bauman, Procurement Specialist in Erie, Pennsylvania

Laura Bauman: Procurement Specialist in Erie, Pennsylvania

Laura Bauman

Champlain College

Mercyhurst University