Allison Dylla
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Seasoned Purchasing Agent with a background in negotiating deals and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrated strengths include cost reduction, strategic sourcing, and contract management. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency, streamlined purchasing processes, and significant savings on procurement budgets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Casco Manufacturing
Bolingbrook, IL
09.2019 - 06.2025
- Monitored MRP data to forecast material needs, preventing shortages and avoiding production delays.
- Prepared and interpreted PPV reports to improve cost control and forecast accuracy
- Analyzed and negotiated competitive prices, products and delivery times.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders.
- Monitored inventory levels of critical items to minimize stock outs while keeping costs low.
- Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District
Plainfield, IL
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed classrooms of 20+ students during absence of assigned teachers.
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Administrative Assistant
Naper Lawn Works
Plainfield, IL
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed scheduling and appointment coordination for client consultations and services.
- Assisted with preparing and processing client invoices and payments.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding service details and inquiries.
- Coordinated inventory management for office supplies and landscaping materials.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Aurora University
Aurora, ILAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSkills
- Hard Skills: Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment, Cost Reduction, Vendor Negotiation, Budget Optimization, Data Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Product Sourcing
- Soft Skills: Communication, Decision Making, Detail-oriented, Conscientious, Attentive, Planning Skills, Task Prioritization
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Casco Manufacturing
09.2019 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District
08.2018 - 09.2019
Administrative Assistant
Naper Lawn Works
12.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Aurora University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Joliet Junior College