Michelle Kelly
@michellekelly1
Seasoned parts and inventory professional driving operational efficiency and vendor relations.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented operations and parts management professional with 15+ years of experience in inventory control, billing support, vendor relations, and team leadership. I have led multi-location inventory efforts, managed P&L and budgeting, and improved workflow and departmental efficiency while delivering strong customer service and accurate financial and operational records.
Throughout my career I have managed parts teams, run purchasing operations using ERP and Excel, handled warranty and returns compliance, and founded and operated a multi-location direct sales company. I excel at process improvement, cross-team communication, and maintaining accurate records to support timely project completion and reliable vendor relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Parts Sales Professional
CLAAS Farmpoint
Sep 2025 - Present (6 months)
Process customer parts orders and transactions accurately while maintaining organized inventory, fulfilling internal work orders, and coordinating warranty and vendor returns to ensure proper credit and compliance.
Purchasing Agent
FEI
Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years)
Managed inventory data across four warehouse locations, generated purchase orders, tracked shipments, reconciled discrepancies, and maintained detailed vendor and inventory records to support operations.
Agronomy Accounts Manager
Larson Grain
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)
Handled invoicing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end reporting while maintaining accurate customer records and providing professional client and vendor communications.
Parts Manager
Allstate Peterbilt Group
May 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 4 months)
Managed and trained parts staff, oversaw budgeting, inventory control, warranty/core/overstock returns, and daily operations to improve workflow, organization, and department efficiency.
Owner / Operator
Dakota Fire Safety / Dakota Air & Associates
Apr 2006 - Sep 2018 (12 years 5 months)
Founded and operated a multi-location direct sales company, trained and led a sales force across four satellite offices, managed P&L, marketing, operations, and sales strategy to drive growth and customer satisfaction.
Inventory Control Specialist
Crossroads Repair
Oct 2016 - May 2017 (7 months)
Managed inventory across two locations, sourced competitive pricing, returned overstock to vendors, and provided ongoing operational support during transition to a new role.
Parts Store Manager
Kraft Tank
Feb 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Managed daily operations of a tank trailer parts facility, maintained inventory, fulfilled customer orders efficiently, and developed relationships with key accounts to drive repeat business.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
High School (Diploma)
High School Diploma, General Education
Completed high school education and earned a High School Diploma.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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