Haley Bauer

Invoicing & Pricing:

• Ensured accuracy of invoicing by verifying correct quantities and checking for pricing discrepancies.
• Monitored price changes and followed up with vendors to resolve any discrepancies, ensuring no overcharges.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Generated daily inventory and sales reports to track product movements and performance.
• Compared daily sales reports to historical data to ensure alignment with company sales targets.

Buy Sheet Management:

• Created and updated buysheets to monitor sales trends and identify profitable SKUs.
• Kept track of collection-level profitability and provided weekly inventory updates to ensure accurate data.

Trend Forecasting & Market Research:

• Analyzed runway shows, blogs, articles, and seasonal predictions to stay ahead of fashion trends.
• Integrated trend insights into sourcing and collection development strategies.

Competitor Analysis:

• Conducted in-depth analysis of competitors’ best-sellers, sales, and website layouts to identify new strategies for driving traffic and sales.
• Provided actionable insights for enhancing website usability based on consumer feedback.

Order Management & Purchase Orders:

• Maintained a master order document, tracking every purchase and adjusting product costs based on price fluctuations and shipping changes.
• Created and managed purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate inventory tracking.

Vendor Communication:

• Maintained strong relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing, shipping costs, and promotional offers to secure favorable terms.
• Communicated product needs, pricing breaks, and shipping details effectively to ensure optimal purchasing decisions.

Product Sourcing & Collection Development:

• Collaborated with teams to source new products and identify potential vendors.
• Curated collections that aligned with market trends and consumer preferences, driving product demand.

Creative Direction & Photoshoots:

• Led creative direction for photoshoots, developing moodboards to communicate vision and inspiration.
• Styled outfits, sourced props, and selected locations to create visually engaging and brand-aligned imagery.

Customer Engagement & Sales Strategy

• Engaged with a diverse customer base, actively listening to preferences to identify sales trends and determine which products and styles best align with customer needs.
• Fostered strong customer relationships, gaining personal insights into individual style preferences to offer tailored recommendations and enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Utilized knowledge of customer preferences to provide exceptional customer service and drive repeat business.

Inventory Management & Market Insight

• Managed and organized store inventory, with hands-on experience tracking market cycles and monitoring inventory turnover.
• Leveraged data to make informed decisions on restocking, optimizing product displays, and maintaining efficient inventory levels.

Sales Data Analysis & Product Knowledge

• Analyzed sales data via the point-of-sale (POS) system to develop deep product knowledge, identify top-performing items, and track market demand.
• Made data-driven recommendations to customers, enhancing sales effectiveness and increasing revenue by aligning product offerings with customer interests and trends.