Erin Laws
About Erin Laws
Erin Laws is an Associate Buyer with a strong background in merchandising and buying operations, particularly in the fashion industry. She has worked for notable companies such as Vans, Tommy Hilfiger, and The North Face, overseeing the buying process for various product categories.
Current Role at The North Face
Erin Laws serves as an Associate Buyer at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the buying process for footwear, equipment, and outside vendor products at retail store locations across the United States. Her position involves managing product categories and ensuring that the buying operations align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Vans
Prior to her current role, Erin Laws worked at Vans, a VF Company, in various capacities. She began as a Buying Clerk in 2018 for five months, followed by a three-year tenure as Assistant Buyer for Men's & Boy's Footwear from 2018 to 2021. During her time at Vans, she gained valuable experience in buying operations and merchandising within the fashion industry.
Internship and Early Career Background
Erin Laws has a diverse background in merchandising and buying operations. She completed a Merchandising Internship at Tommy Hilfiger in 2017 for two months and a Buying Internship at HELMUT LANG in 2016 for three months. These roles provided her with foundational skills in the fashion business, contributing to her professional development.
Sales Associate Roles in Retail
Throughout her career, Erin Laws has held several positions as a Sales Associate at various retail companies. She worked at Patagonia in two separate roles, first from 2017 to 2018 for a total of 11 months, and previously at Victoria's Secret in 2015 for three months. She also gained experience at Anthropologie from 2015 to 2016 for one year and at Belk for four months in 2014. These roles helped her develop customer service skills and an understanding of retail operations.
Education in Fashion Business Management
Erin Laws studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she focused on Merchandising and Buying Operations. She achieved a degree in Fashion Business Management from 2015 to 2017. This educational background equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in her career in the fashion industry.