Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management

Our next Senior Spotlight is Grace Austvold! After graduating Grace will be moving to Milwaukee for 8 months, and then going to two other US locations while working for GE Healthcare. Her role at the company will be in their Operations Management Development Program. Read below to hear more about Grace!

What are you looking forward to the most at your new role?
"I am looking forward to gaining new experiences in three different roles and cities while combining my knowledge and passion for supply chain and sustainability. "

How has the SCM Major helped you get this role?
"The SCM major has taught me how to appreciate and understand the complexities behind supply chains and how I can improve them through sustainable business practices. Additionally, I was able to find both my internship and full-time job through the SCM career fairs with guidance and preparation from the Business Career Studio."

What class in your BBA career do you think will help you the most in your career?
"Business Analytics I & II"

This week's Senior Spotlight is Eva Fernandez! Following graduation, Eva will be working at Bain & Company in Chicago, IL as an Associate Consultant. Read below to hear more about Eva and her new role!

What are you looking forward to the most at your new role?
"I am most excited to be faced with the vast opportunity to explore a variety of different industries and sectors as I take on a generalist role."

How has the SCM Major helped you get this role?
"The SCM major helped play an integral role in breaking into the consulting industry as it has provided me with a toolkit in understanding the strategic role that supply chains play in creating a sustainable competitive advantage for corporations."

What class in your BBA career do you think will help you the most in your career?
"My favorite class in my BBA career was Operations Analytics (OTM 453) as it taught me valuable data visualization techniques, but more so helped conceptualize how analytics can be used to support strategic recommendations for a variety of business problems."

This week's Senior Spotlight is Annabelle Leffler! After graduating, Annabelle will be moving to Chicago to work for Baker Tilly as a Supply Chain Consultant. Read below to hear more about her plans!

What are you looking forward to the most at your new role?
"Working with clients in a variety of industries."

How has the SCM Major helped you get that role?
"The major has provided me opportunities to discover possible careers within the supply chain world through applied learnings. Additionally, the continuous exposure to real life problems during case studies in classes has prepared me for the problems I will encounter in a fast-paced role."

What class in your BBA career do you think will help you the most in your career?
"OTM 453 Operations Analytics."

Congratulations Annabelle!