AUSTIN BURNS
Royal Oak
Summary
Motivated International Business professional seeking a position in the global or domestic business field, with the opportunity to apply my compassion, customer service experience, international business education, willingness to learn, and reliability to support a companies' daily practices and global exchanges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity Manager
Roush Industries
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing and executing sourcing strategies and plans to leverage Roush's global buy and optimize total supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, and launch)
- Lead, managed and executed data collection, validation, analysis, and negotiation activities for the assigned commodities
- Assisted on going supplier assessment and performance review meetings, monitor effectiveness of strategy, and make changes
- Process purchase orders and ensure that supplier is meeting delivery dates.
Buyer
Lordstown EV Corporation
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Purchased upwards of 100 Parts from 3 different automotive commodities; Chassis/Electrical/Exterior for the Lordstown
- Endurance (2022 NACTOY Truck of the Year Nominee)
- Ran meetings at the senior level for the CEO, CFO, and VPs to discuss financial approval of POS
- Extensive work with Chassis/Electrical Departments to research competition or buying trends, find potential suppliers, communicate with suppliers, tour supplier facilities, make purchasing recommendations, and manage a portfolio of parts for the Lordstown
- Endurance EV Pickup Truck
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
Amazon - Dispatch Analyst / Delivery Associate
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed logs, recorded calls, activities, and other information, and entered data into various systems
- Oversaw the progress of our delivery associates and, if necessary, coordinated and prioritized package rescues
- Maintained robust sets of operational and business metrics, while working with cross-functional teams to design, build, and utilize metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, International Business
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies & Prerequisites, Global Business
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05.2020
Skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Multitasking
Additional Information
- AWARDS Global Awareness Certificate - , November 2021 Michigan State Cup Soccer Champion - 2018 & 2019 . . DECA International Competitor- March 2016 & 2017 DECA State Champion - February 2016 & 2017
Timeline
Commodity Manager
Roush Industries
07.2023 - Current
Buyer
Lordstown EV Corporation
07.2022 - 07.2023
Amazon - Dispatch Analyst / Delivery Associate
11.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, International Business
Ferris State University
Associate of Science - General Studies & Prerequisites, Global Business
Macomb Community College