Chris Glenn
Plainfield,IN
Summary
Experienced purchasing and parts professional with 10+ years of order tracking, purchase order processing, vendor coordination, and inventory control. Focused on accurate procurement, supply chain optimization, and fast resolution of discrepancies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Associate
Arrow McLaren Indycar Team
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated vendor communication to expedite critical parts and resolve order discrepancies.
- Processed purchase orders for race components, ensuring accurate quantities, pricing, and delivery timing.
- Reconciled invoices, receipts, and purchase records to maintain procurement accuracy.
- Tracked inventory levels and replenished stock to support shop and race operations.
- Supported sourcing activities by comparing supplier options and lead times for team needs.
- Maintained organized procurement documentation within ERP systems for audit readiness.
Parts Associate
Stoops Buick GMC
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Managed parts counter requests, matching components to vehicle VINs and repair orders.
- Ordered OEM parts, coordinating with vendors to maintain accurate stock availability.
- Inspected incoming shipments, verifying quantities, descriptions, and part numbers against invoices.
- Supplied technicians with correct components, reducing delays in service bay workflow.
- Tracked inventory levels, rotating stock and flagging obsolete or discontinued parts.
- Resolved parts discrepancies by researching catalogs, supersessions, and compatibility issues.
- Enhanced inventory management by implementing an efficient organization system for parts storage and tracking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Decatur Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05-2007
Skills
- Purchase order processing
- Supplier negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- Invoice management
- Shipping coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Documentation management systems
- Material requirement planning
- Documentation management
- Budget management
- Payment processing
Timeline
Purchasing Associate
Arrow McLaren Indycar Team
03.2023 - Current
Parts Associate
Stoops Buick GMC
01.2016 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Decatur Central High School