Janice Bowers

Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations. Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action. Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders. Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue. Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers. Represented company at national and regional trade shows.

Reviewed company forms, marketing materials and communication procedures for compliance with applicable laws and guidelines. Gathered, organized and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations. Improved collection process via solicitation and analysis of feedback as well as detailed reporting. Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines. Improved company policies and standards to outline ethical, safe and efficient procedures.

Contributed to strong scores on invoice audits with impeccable records. Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options. Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms. Conferred with clients to explore solutions to identified billing errors and enacted prompt resolutions. Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency. Met accounting deadlines consistently with good organizational skills and sound scheduling practices.