Pamela Bowen

• Led a team of Purchasing managers, buyers and buyer assistants.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
• Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced purchasing lead times.
• Used JDA/E3 to analyze inventory and create purchase orders timely.

• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Used JDA/E3 to analyze inventory and create purchase orders timely.
• Implemented strategic sourcing to maximize profits.
• Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management.

• Maintained consistent email and phone communication suppliers to confirm and track orders to help insure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Maintained documentation for all purchase orders.
• Verified receiving documents and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.

Oversaw an extended school program for the County School system.

Hired and trained staff to assist in overseeing a large group of children.

Planned and implemented activities and field trips.

Maintained files and processed all payments made to the program.

Provided a safe and fun environment for the children for before and after school as well as a full summer program.