The document is a resume for Melissa Ann Parr summarizing her experience in purchasing and inventory management roles over 12 years. It highlights her skills in purchase order execution and documentation, inventory management, supplier evaluation and relationship management, and experience establishing procedures to improve quality and reduce costs.

1. MELISSA ANN PARR
2172 Stadium Drive, Rock Island, IL 61201 | (H) (309) 631-2575 | (C) (309) 631-2575 | parr240@gmail.com
SUMMARY
• 12 years of experience in purchasing domain with strong emphasize working in manufacturing processes.
• Highly skilled in purchase order executions, documentation and creation for high quality machine parts which are to be
utilized during manufacturing processes.
• Effective management and control of inventories of materials and supplies.
• Well-versed in performing functions using multiple spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other factors.
• Hands on experience in monitoring shipments to ensure that goods are timely received and resolve problems related to
undelivered goods.
• Experienced working with management to establish procedures to improve quality process efficiency and
reduce/eliminate unnecessary cost.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• EDI, JobBoss, MRP, Microsoft Word XP
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2010, Microsoft Office Word 2010, Microsoft Office Excel 2010 | Typing speed: 65 WPM
EDUCATION
• High School Diploma, Moline High School, Moline, IL [1995]
• Blackhawk College, Moline, Business Classes [1995-1996]
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Lewis Machine & Tool, Milan IL Aug 2006 – Present
Purchasing Manager
• Purchase order creation, execution and documentation utilizing Infor computer database for manufacture of high
quality firearms and grenade launchers parts and steel material to be utilized during machining processes.
• Maintain customer and supplier relationships through daily communication via email, phone, and personal visits.
• On-going communication with President, Plant Manager, and Materials Group to ensure common understanding of
immediate issues.
• Daily review of purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries of customer orders.
• Effective management and control of inventoried materials and supplies.
• Daily spreadsheet input of part discrepancies, reviewed monthly for trends.
• Ensure the effective planning and scheduling of all orders through the production department to ensure that
completion time and fill rates are met.
R & O, Milan IL Oct 2003 – Jul 2006
Purchasing Analyst
• Purchase order execution, documentation, and creation for high quality machine parts to be utilized during
manufacturing processes.
• Maintain customer and supplier relationships through daily communication via email, phone, and personal visits.
• Perform expediting functions using multiple spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
• Input shipping information into EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), parts costs, and maintain cost trends monthly.
• Coordinate Return Goods Authorization supplying customers with return authorization information; proper
documentation for tracking return goods while utilizing our Microsoft system.

2. • Create and setup new vendor accounts utilizing company software.