Austin Connors
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Supply Chain Management senior with hands-on experience in transportation, logistics, and operations. Analyzed final-mile delivery operations supporting Stryker medical equipment distribution through a supply chain consulting project and gained experience in high-volume business operations. Additional experience includes participation in industry-focused transportation and Agile programs. Seeking opportunities to contribute to supply chain and logistics initiatives in fast-paced environments. environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Outsourcing externship
Kenco Logistics
Portage, Michigan
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Analyzed outsourced final-mile delivery operations for Stryker medical equipment distribution, identifying service performance and operational efficiency opportunities that informed strategic improvements.
- Applied Lean A3 methodology and root cause analysis to evaluate delivery visibility, communication flow, and carrier coordination processes.
- Processed and analyzed large operational datasets to develop decision parameters and recommendations that guided nationwide outsourcing strategies.
- Developed a structured improvement plan focused on strengthening final-mile visibility, standardizing communication processes, and improving delivery reliability.
- Presented findings and recommendations through executive-style reports and presentations to support data-driven operational decision making.
Carrier Sales intern
RPM
Royal Oak, Michigan
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated nationwide vehicle transportation operations through carrier sourcing and relationship management
- Developed partnerships with independent and specialized car haulers, including inoperable vehicle transport providers
- Negotiated and communicated directly with carriers to support reliable vehicle movement and operational efficiency
- Strengthened carrier engagement through trust-building, responsiveness, and consistent communication
Education
BBA - Integrated Supply Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06-2026
Skills
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Lean methodology
- Lean six sigma
- Kaizen methodology
- Waste elimination
- Quality management
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Communication skills
Timeline
Outsourcing externship
Kenco Logistics
09.2025 - 12.2025
Carrier Sales intern
RPM
04.2024 - 08.2024
BBA - Integrated Supply Management
Western Michigan University