AUSTIN BURNS
Royal Oak
Summary
Motivated International Business professional seeking a position in the global or domestic purchasing business field, with the opportunity to apply my buying and supplier relations experience, compassion, 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)
- Purchased two commodities, Machining and Fabrication parts, for ten fast evolving programs.
- Assisted with ongoing supplier assessments and performance review to monitor effectiveness of strategy and make changes.
- Processed purchase orders, material stock requests, and requisitions to 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.
Dispatch Analyst / Delivery Associate
Amazon
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
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
Dispatch Analyst / Delivery Associate
Amazon
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