Pamela Severson
Wrightstown,WI
Summary
Accomplished Buyer and Inventory Planner with a proven track record at Silver Star Brands, adept in purchase order management and building strong supplier relationships. Excelled in reducing procurement costs through strategic sourcing and enhancing inventory accuracy. Skilled in multi-tasking and fostering teamwork, consistently driving improvements in supply chain efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Silver Star Brands
10.2019 - 10.2024
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Mainly worked to merchandise products for the categories of Kitchen and Food & Candy for catalogs and websites.
- Traveled to trade shows to find product and stay on top of trends to help keep our brands relevant.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Worked with Creative team to give photo and creative assets direction on all products.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Conducted regular competitive analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and make strategic adjustments as needed.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for selecting merchandise, leading to more accurate predictions of consumer demand.
- Facilitated open communication between suppliers and internal departments such as logistics or finance to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
- Tracked product performance metrics and adjusted buying strategies accordingly, maximizing return on investment in inventory purchases.
Assistant Buyer
Silver Star Brands
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted in developing seasonal buying plans, ensuring optimal merchandise assortment to meet customer demands.
- Responsible for supporting the buyer in product development, merchandise assortment planning and communication in accordance with the guidelines of Silver Star Brands to achieve the financial goals for each designated product area and brand.
- Worked to efficiently send, collect and process New Product Information Forms and all applicable compliance paperwork from suppliers; accountable for accuracy of forms.
- Maintained and updated the Assortment Plans and Product Detail information, ensure supplier compliance for quality, packaging, labeling and governmental standards.
- Responsible for reviewing all copy details including descriptions, style numbers, pricing, etc, post pagination.
- Assisted Buyers in sourcing, cost negotiations and developing new products.
- Coordinated the ordering, testing and receiving of product samples.
- Lead to resolve quality problems and lower returns in collaboration with buyer and other teams.
- Worked with internal departments as needed, including personalization, customer relations, product planning, e-commerce and creative services.
- Managed samples needed for creative photography
- Maintained supplier product catalog files.
Inventory Planner
Silver Star Brands
03.2000 - 07.2016
- Analyzed historical data & trend to identify risks and opportunities by category based on sales and planning history and future forecast.
- Enhanced overall supply chain performance through strategic management of stock levels and distribution channels.
- Proactive backorder resolution and reduction. Maintain accurate information in ERP system.
- Worked with suppliers to confirm purchase order quantities, shipment dates, and payment terms.
- Worked closely with the forecast manager and analyst to identify adjustments needed to the future and current forecasts.
- Executed root cause analysis of stock-outs, late and overstock situations and propose improvement plans to minimize inventory exposure and maximize revenue.
- Ensured vendor delivery compliance including a root cause analysis on all late shipments.
- Evaluated and recommended improvements continually to respective supply chain.
- Communicated and documented supplier performance issues, holding external suppliers accountable to meet PO dates and guidelines of the vendor compliance manual as well as keeping internal partners updated on issues that arise.
- Issued Purchase Orders for domestic, international, and premium vendors.
- Fostered teamwork and relationship building within the organization and with the supplier base.
- Actively managed excess and obsolete inventory, working with Buyers, Sourcing and Marketing to drive quick solutions.
- Executed timely updates in ERP system to all Purchase Order changes.
- Provided excellent customer service and alliance to both internal and external partners.
- Issued, reviewed and adjusted purchase orders.
- Followed up on outstanding/late purchase orders, manage open order reporting and analysis.
- Collaborated with external suppliers to adjust purchase order dates to meet business needs.
- Minimized stockouts by proactively identifying potential shortages and escalating concerns to relevant stakeholders.
- Assisted sales team by providing accurate product availability information, ensuring prompt customer service.
- Worked with suppliers to improve performance.
- Improved supplier relationships by fostering open communication and negotiating favorable terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education/Health
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater12.1997
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Pricing negotiations
- Resourcefulness
- Trend monitoring
- Merchandise inspection
- Supplier communication
- Merchandise selection
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Buyer
Silver Star Brands
10.2019 - 10.2024
Assistant Buyer
Silver Star Brands
07.2016 - 10.2019
Inventory Planner
Silver Star Brands
03.2000 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education/Health
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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