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Michael Connor

Gardner,MA

Summary

Process-oriented Supply Chain Analyst with extensive experience managing day-to-day logistics operations. Expert at monitoring carrier performance, streamlining distribution networks, and implementing data-driven solutions to eliminate supply chain waste. Skilled at bridging the gap between operational execution and strategic planning to consistently hit on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery targets.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain/ Trade Relations Analyst

C&S Wholesale Grocers
06.2019 - 09.2022
  • Worked with the procurement team identifying supply chain efficiency and developing logistical programs with manufacturers to increase gross profit.
  • Reconciled and maintained existing logistical programs.
  • Ran trade/spend analyses used by management to negotiate new vendor contracts.
  • Was the point person for multiple top vendors within the company facilitating weekly meetings with the vendors on demand planning, ad projections and other initiatives. I was also responsible for coordinating the production of a biannual meeting between the top executives from both C&S and the Vendors that were on my desk.

Perishable Logistics Coordinator

C&S Wholesale Grocers
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • As a Logistics Coordinator with C&S I was responsible for managing the inbound transportation of produce. In this role I was responsible for load creation, tendering and managing from end to end. As a team we were managing approximately 20,000 loads annually.
  • Key responsibilities included working with the procurement team ensuring cost effective transportation. Facilitating communication between vendors, carriers and warehouses. Managing claim liability and vendor performance.
  • Proficient with, C&S Mainframe, Microsoft Office, Oracle and multiple procurement platforms.
  • Special Projects – Worked on many customer focused initiatives and produce transportation consolidation programs as well as transitioning the department to a new transportation management system.

Service Manager

Firestone Complete Auto Care
01.2012 - 12.2017
  • Started with the company as a retail sales associate.
  • I was promoted to manager of tire sales where I was responsible for keeping inventory and managing tire sales.
  • Became service manager and took on responsibilities of managing returns and paying bills as well as driving repair sales.
  • I received extensive training with each promotion preparing me for the new responsibilities.
  • I worked in multiple stores and environments gaining new sales techniques.
  • Skills developed- Sales, customer service, team building.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Interpersonal Communication, Minor in Economics

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.2011

Skills

  • New Media Technology
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Critical Cultural Studies
  • Group work/organization
  • Global Media, Technologies, and Policy
  • Leadership
  • Taking Initiative
  • Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point

Timeline

Supply Chain/ Trade Relations Analyst

C&S Wholesale Grocers
06.2019 - 09.2022

Perishable Logistics Coordinator

C&S Wholesale Grocers
01.2017 - 06.2019

Service Manager

Firestone Complete Auto Care
01.2012 - 12.2017

Bachelors of Science - Interpersonal Communication, Minor in Economics

University of Massachusetts Amherst