Connor Kelly

Pre-MS Education

Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

Pre-MS Experience

During my undergraduate studies, I worked as an Inventory Control Member at a local store. I was able to develop foundational knowledge in Inventory Control as well as be introduced to Supply Chain Technologies and Process Improvement. After my undergraduate studies, I was fortunate enough to work at Ecentria's OpticsPlanet as a Junior Inventory Analyst. I was not only able to further my experience within the Inventory side of Supply Chain, but I was also able to grow my knowledge about new technologies, Lean Methodologies, and making confident decisions based on data and analytics.

Functional Interest(s)

Supply Chain and Operations, Lean Methodologies and Kaizen Practices, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Data Visualization, AI and Technology in the Supply Chain, Japanese and Japanese Business Culture

Howdy! My name is Connor Kelly, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Supply
Chain and Analytics from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.
During my undergraduate studies and early professional experience, I discovered that
optimization and problem solving are the foundation of the career I want to pursue. After
taking my first Supply Chain course, I immediately realized how naturally the field aligned
with my way of thinking. My straightforward, analytical mindset and passion for continuous
improvement made Supply Chain feel like the perfect fit. Through coursework, case
studies, and real-world experiences, I developed these strengths while gaining a deeper
understanding of how efficient processes, data-driven decision making, and technology
can create meaningful value for organizations.

After earning my Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, I continued building my
technical and analytical skill set by learning SQL and the foundations of other data tools to
make more informed business decisions. I also began studying Japanese with the long-
term goal of living and working in Japan. The country's reputation for operational
excellence, technological innovation, and commitment to continuous improvement makes
it an ideal environment to further develop my skills while contributing to global Supply
Chain operations.

Following the completion of my Master's degree, I hope to build a career focused on
optimizing Supply Chain operations through continuous improvement, strategic analysis,
and technology. My long-term goal is to become an internal Supply Chain Consultant who
partners with different Supply Chain areas within an organization to identify inefficiencies,
solve complex operational challenges, and implement lasting improvements. I enjoy
tackling difficult problems because they require creativity, analytical thinking, and
persistence, and I find the greatest satisfaction in developing solutions that are as close to
perfect as possible.

Although I have many personal and professional goals, my main objective is to create
lasting value for my employer by improving operational efficiency and strengthening Supply
Chain performance. Regardless of the specific function within Supply Chain, I am
committed to learning, embracing new challenges, and helping organizations become
leaders within their industries.

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