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Information Technology Award
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Big Ten Honorable Mention
Chicago Tribune MVP (Indiana)
WNIT All-Tourney Team
Street and Smith Honorable Mention
McMillian Award Recipient
GXO MVT
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Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Demand Planner, Data Analyst, Buyer and Merchandiser professional with strong analytical and forecasting skills. Known for driving efficiency and optimizing inventory levels through data-driven decision-making. Highly collaborative, adept at working with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring alignment with changing business demands.

30 years of retail experience, that has developed in-depth knowledge of all facets of the arena that includes: buying, merchandising, planning, brand and product development, analytical reporting, CRM, SEO, Direct email, supply chain logistics, ecommerce, and store management for apparel, accessories, footwear, sporting good equipment and technology.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
18
18

Certifications

4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Demand Planner (Remote)

GXO Logistics, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
  • Manage (3) Regions - West, Central and Northeast
  • Conduct work orders, documentation, and assets within the ERP System to ensure accurate and timely procurement of materials
  • Investigate and review inventory levels and place orders as needed to maintain optimal stock levels
  • Collaborate with Analyst, Business Partners and Production management regarding raw material needs to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • Resolve any issues related to supply chain disruptions or material shortages
  • Evaluate production schedules and forecasts to determine material requirements
  • Plan and schedule inventory accuracy: manage Min/Max levels, Service % levels, Active Replens, 13 wk moving averages, Turn %, and lead inventory reduction initiatives
  • Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Review and create item/skus for regions; creating reporting to identify access and needs
  • Conduct Training and Inventory meetings for Regions

Planner (On-site)

GXO Logistics, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2024
  • Develop comprehensive productivity report for Sr Leadership and Ops Management
  • Analyze forecast and inventory levels while creating obtainable goals per shift per department
  • Employ wave planning processes and applications to maintain optimal workflow levels within the facility
  • Track trends/consolidate data
  • Provide planning support and technical oversight as defined by departmental procedures for the assigned client
  • Execute planning processes and activities consistent with defined procedures and management direction
  • Conduct studies to discover ways to reduce costs, improve processes and optimize output
  • Update Sr Leadership and Ops Management on recommended processes
  • Decipher Ops SCMQ data
  • Analysis/Develop SCMQ report data for client
  • Create/Analyze WTD and MTE Volume Summary Report for Sr Leadership
  • Communicate/Develop/Monitor Partial Shipment and Past Due data
  • Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements
  • Develop sku-level sales and inventory (sell-thru) reporting (qty and % to TTL)
  • Team with Financial Director on implementing Forecast and Productivity Goals
  • Basic train Ops management, associates and new trainers on order reporting
  • Work with Sr Ops Training Manager, QA Supervisor and IT
  • Build Historical Data Files
  • Created Company Newsletter and MVP

General Manager

Berkshire Hathaway Pilot
12.2019 - 04.2021
  • (Overall Acquisitions) Managed 3 locations with approx 60 employees
  • Responsible for P & L reporting, data analysis reporting, sales analysis reporting, Sales, Retail, Food Industry, Training, HR, Payroll, Labor, Vendor Relationships, Mechanics, and Maintenance

Marketing Director

Crestwood Village
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • (Acquisition of properties) Lead and oversaw all of the company's marketing efforts from creative to operations
  • Developed data reporting for housing efficiencies and residents
  • Managed 3 associates; leasing sales, events, payroll, maintenance and property management
  • Design and created guest rooms, worked closely with assisted living leadership, therapist and chefs

BSN Sideline Store E-commerce Buyer Product & Sales Manager (acquisition of Lids Team Sports)

BSN SPORTS
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • BSN Sports acquired Lids Team Sports Wholesale Division (Lids Sports Group)
  • BSN Sports acquired the Lids Team Sports Wholesale division from Lids Sports Group
  • Transition eCommerce Operation reporting from Microsoft Navision platform to SAP platform
  • Researched, analyzed, and solved revenue management questions, including forecasting and inventory
  • Created Product Imaging Manual Specifications
  • Managed eCommerce product images from vendor to 3rd party to site
  • Create product selection, purchase product, negotiate pricing with vendors, develop pricing structure for eCommerce sites
  • Collected and analyzed data to evaluate operational issues and make process improvement recommendations
  • Navigate product category structure, communicate UX (user experience) concerns, investigate product descriptions and manage visual image integrity
  • Develop and shared eCommerce Product Manual containing product specification
  • Produce, create and analyze all Operation reports for Sales and Products
  • Established sales strategy and product marketing campaigns/programs
  • Development and implemented marketing plans and projects for new/existing clientele
  • Conduct market research, develop prospect techniques for veteran and new field reps
  • Provided direct support to Company Executives, Regional Directors, Sales Reps and Inside Territory Manager
  • Designed, Planned, Trained and Opened the first Lids Team Sports store in TN
  • Developed the Marketing, Buying and Merchandising Plan for Lids Team Sports store in TN
  • Collaborate with Graphic Artist on Lids Team Sports store visual concept
  • Project Manager on developing the physical outlook of Lids Team Sports store

Lids Team Sports Equipment Buyer

LIDS Sports Group
04.2011 - 07.2015
  • BSN Sports acquired Lids Team Sports Wholesale Division part of Lids Sports Group
  • Purchased Sports Equipment and team accessories for all sports within Lids Team Sports Wholesale division
  • Worked closely with Sport Equipment vendors, by negotiating cost and gross profit potentials
  • Monitor and communicate government athletic product bids for schools in NY, NJ and PA

LIDS Fashion Buyer & Merchandiser

LIDS Sports Group
04.2004 - 04.2011
  • Strategic planning and created sales rep presentations, contest, and training material
  • Providing marketing solutions for High Schools, Universities/Colleges, Minor/Major leagues, Amateur/Professional and Club Programs
  • Managed conversion/integration planning for company; integrated 85,000 skus from acquisition platform to Navision platform
  • Developed and implement training strategies for manages, field reps and sales support
  • Capitalize on demographic and geographic opportunities through analysis and input from the field
  • Identify geographic and market specific trends through statistical analysis, vendor publications, vendor visits, sporting news, competitors and periodic reviews
  • Project Lead and Designer for New Concept Athletic Brick n' Mortar store
  • Worked within a team environment to carry out a full range of marketing functions
  • Attend trade shows to view future product lines & trends
  • Established product selection, pricing, and programs
  • Allocation of MLB, NBA, and NFL Core Product Line to 800 stores
  • Organized and located inventory and updated store spreadsheets
  • Successfully maintain and coordinate over 4.5 million of manufactured goods monthly
  • Responsible for maintaining 30% of company's business
  • Produces reports of Sales Summary, Comp vs.Fiscal, Yearly, quarterly and weekly
  • Analysis of future products through reports, trends and sales, verbal and visual media
  • Managed the purchasing process for the Core Headwear Product line
  • Maintaining and producing Purchase Orders for MLB, NBA and NFL Teams
  • Assisted, developed and created Store and Web site marketing promotions
  • Communicate marketing programs to company's field team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Communication

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
06.1987 - 09.1991

Skills

  • KPI Reporting
  • Athletic Apparel/Footwear/Equipment
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Strategic planning, buying and merchandising
  • Analytical thinking
  • SAP, WM series, NAV, Solochain
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Forecasting accuracy
  • Office 365
  • Data interpretation
  • Brand development

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with cross functional departments in the development of Buying practices for Sporting Industry.
  • Achieved conversion/integration planning of 85,000 items for acquisition platform
  • Regulate 3 regions with planning and monitoring buying /inventory needs for business partner locations

Certification

  • Data Privacy & CCPA
  • Coaching for Success
  • Excel Tables
  • Sports Fashion Buying and Merchandising
  • HazMat Safety and Security

Information Technology Award

LIDS Dig IT Award recognized dedication, hard-work, discovery and innovation ideas for Ecommerce/IT.
Producing cutting-edge of technology and creative implementations that are supporting critical missions at all levels of the public sector.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchCareer advancement

Quote

If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner.
Zig Ziglar

Software

Warehouse Management Series

SAP

NAV

Solochain

Office 365

Power BI

ShareFile

SharePoint

Big Ten Honorable Mention

The students chosen are individuals who have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior while accomplishing goals for the team and individually. These student-athlete also be demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.

Chicago Tribune MVP (Indiana)

The Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball was an award that was presented annually by the Chicago Tribune to the Most Valuable Player of the Big Ten Conference for both men's and women's basketball in the United States through 2007. The Chicago Tribune awarded the Silver Basketball for men's basketball beginning in 1946. The Silver Basketball for women's basketball was first presented in 1988. The awards were voted on by the head coaches of the Big Ten basketball teams and the Chicago Tribune staff.

WNIT All-Tourney Team

The National Women's Invitational Tournament (NWIT) was a post-season tournament for women's intercollegiate basketball programs that was contested from 1969 to 1996.

Runners-Up in WNIT (Amarillo, TX)
Santa Clara (71) vs Indiana (68)

Street and Smith Honorable Mention

Street and Smith publication which rates the Top All-American High School players across the country.
Names includes Hall of Fame sensations such as Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Wilt Chamberlain.
Its unique approach is to pick players and/or teams strictly based on high school accomplishments, and are reflective of those that lead their teams to championships and/or provided accomplishments outside the norm of their participation of sports.

McMillian Award Recipient

On Oct. 11, 1938, the Terre Haute Public Schools Athletic Board of Control accepted McMillan’s definitive guidelines to create the Laverne K. McMillan Athletic Award to be given annually to the most outstanding Terre Haute high school athlete as chosen by a secret committee. The first recipient was Paul Sobonya of Garfield High School in 1939.

First African- American Female to receive award in athletics.

A few noted athletes to receive such honor: Harley & Arley Andrews, Terry Dischinger, Malcolm "Cam" Cameron, Anthony Thompson, Tony McGee

GXO MVT

Issued by Sr Ops Director, Planning Mgr, and Human Resource · Dec 2023Issued by Sr Ops Director, Planning Mgr, and Human Resource 

  • With GXO in the beginning of the “Go Live”, created reports, training program, trained Ops teams in basics and worked with HR in developing cultural programs for facility.

Interests

Children Civil Rights and Social Action Human Rights Poverty Alleviation Social Services

Affiliations

  • Families First
  • RBI Minor Baseball
  • Cold Feet Warm Shoes

Languages

English

Timeline

Demand Planner (Remote)

GXO Logistics, Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Planner (On-site)

GXO Logistics, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2024

General Manager

Berkshire Hathaway Pilot
12.2019 - 04.2021

Marketing Director

Crestwood Village
12.2017 - 12.2019

BSN Sideline Store E-commerce Buyer Product & Sales Manager (acquisition of Lids Team Sports)

BSN SPORTS
07.2015 - 12.2017

Lids Team Sports Equipment Buyer

LIDS Sports Group
04.2011 - 07.2015

LIDS Fashion Buyer & Merchandiser

LIDS Sports Group
04.2004 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Sports Communication

Indiana University Bloomington
06.1987 - 09.1991