Samuel Rosen
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
A Friendly and organized worker with a keen eye for trends and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Knowledge of inventory management and vendor relations, paired with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Committed to driving profitability and enhancing the product selection process.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer
Sierra Trading Post
Fort Collins, CO
02.2025 - Current
- Manage and process 25-100 purchase orders a week, ensuring accuracy, approvals, and timely delivery of goods
- Serve as liaison between 10-20 vendors and 2 buyers, resolving order discrepancies and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Track and organize purchasing data using advanced Excel functions, improving order visibility and reporting accuracy
- Maintain records of vendor communications, transactions, and product timelines within internal procurement systems
- Assist in trend analysis and product evaluation to support informed buying decisions
- Contribute to inventory monitoring efforts to help prevent stock shortages and overages
- Developed strong rapport with suppliers through effective communication, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that supported business growth.
Sales & Management Intern
The Buckle Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Promoted to department manager role, overseeing clothing and loyalty program performance metrics
- Developed store-level sales goals and business plans, improving Men's shorts for certain styles and brands of over 10-20%
- Utilized Microsoft Office and internal systems to track sales data and performance analytics
- Led team training sessions on product knowledge, customer engagement, and sales strategy
- Strengthened communication and leadership skills through daily cross-team collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel and Merchandising (Concentration: Merchandising)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2024
Skills
- Purchase Order Processing
- Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Monitoring & Control
- Market & Trend Analysis
- Data Entry & Record Maintenance
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced Formatting, Tracking, Logs)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Procurement / Retail Management Systems (ERP-style exposure)
- Attention to Detail
- Time & Project Management
- Communication & Cross-Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving in Supply Chain Contexts
- Creativity and innovation
- Analytical mindset
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- MAGIC Trade Show Attendee – CSU Representative
- Las Vegas, NV — August 2025
- Networked with vendors, brand representatives, and suppliers to understand purchasing and trend forecasting processes
- Conducted market trend analysis on outdoor apparel and gear to support buyer decision-making
- Gathered product and pricing insights to relay to Sierra buying team
- Observed supplier negotiations and merchandising strategies in a real-world environment
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Sierra Trading Post
02.2025 - Current
Sales & Management Intern
The Buckle Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Apparel and Merchandising (Concentration: Merchandising)
Colorado State University