Melissa Norton
About Melissa Norton
Melissa Norton is a purchasing professional with extensive experience in supply chain management, currently working at Kohl's Department Stores since 2009.
Current Role at Kohl's Department Stores
Melissa Norton has been working as the Purchasing - Store Supplies at Kohl's Department Stores since 2009. In this role, she manages non-retail supplies, ensuring smooth operations between stores and vendors. Melissa facilitates communication between internal and external vendors, leveraging over a decade of experience in purchasing and supply chain management to maintain efficient supply processes.
Previous Experience at Endries International
Before her tenure at Kohl’s, Melissa Norton worked at Endries International in Brillion, WI, from 2000 to 2007. She held positions as International Purchasing Commodity Assistant and Corporate Sales Administrator. During her seven years with the company, Melissa gained valuable experience in international purchasing and sales administration, contributing to the company’s operations and vendor relationships.
Educational Background
Melissa Norton holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Operations Management from Marian University, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she completed studies in Nursing and Supply Chain Management at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) from 2005 to 2007. She completed her high school education at Hortonville High School, attending from 1994 to 1998.
Expertise in Supply Chain and Purchasing
With over two decades of experience, Melissa Norton's expertise spans supply chain management and international purchasing. Her roles have consistently involved managing vendor relationships and ensuring the timely procurement of essential supplies. Her extensive background includes both corporate sales administration and operational purchasing, making her proficient in the many intricacies of supply chain logistics.