Jacob Bullington

Howdy! My name is Jacob Bullington, and I am a graduate student in the Mays Business School’s MS in Supply Chain and Analytics program at Texas A&M University. My decision to continue my education stemmed from the introduction of supply chain principles provided through my undergraduate studies in Industrial Distribution.

My Industrial Distribution undergraduate degree provided me with an understanding about how distribution businesses operate from sales, supply chain, and operations perspectives. I gained experience with ERP software and received foundational instruction in supply chain and data analytics principles. Through these introductions, I discovered my personal passions of process optimization, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. These passions would lead me to pursue a supply chain career and eventually my continued graduate education.

Through experiences such as my year-long senior capstone project and leadership roles in my men’s organization, I have honed my abilities to work as a team towards a shared goal, to communicate clearly and professionally, and to maintain detail-orientation during tight deadlines. Some of my other qualities such as grit and perseverance are exemplified through my transition from a challenging start to my undergraduate studies to being honored as a member of the Dean’s Honor Roll during each of my final three undergraduate semesters.

Combining these skills and my previously mentioned passions for process optimization, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, I am interested in beginning my career in a supply chain analyst, strategy analyst, or procurement analyst role. I look forward to my continued education this year in the Mays Business School’s MS in Supply Chain and Analytics program and would appreciate the opportunity to speak about any openings that arise in the future.