Recent graduates from Shippensburg University’s Supply Chain Management M.S. program are utilizing their degrees to make a difference within the field. Alumni Cayden Healy and Melinda Enck shared their experiences and professional journeys following their time at Shippensburg.
Both Healy and Enck completed their undergraduate and graduate degrees at Ship. Healy started as an intern at Volvo and now works as a data analyst for the company. “At Volvo, I automate outdated processes to boost department efficiency, implementing automatic daily Excel reports to support customers,” he explained.
Enck previously led initiatives that enhanced inventory efficiency and operational flexibility at Target. Now, she has moved to ADUSA Procurement as a lead analyst, allowing her to leverage her advanced education and analytical expertise. “Since completing the program, I’ve introduced processes to streamline inventory management and collaborated cross-functionally to resolve network capacity challenges,” she shared.
Both alumni shared their enthusiasm and motivation to pursue supply chain management. Healy takes great pride in filling the need for efficient and interconnected operations. “Every role is crucial for supporting the business. If one function is removed, many issues arise throughout the chain.”
Enck finds supply chain management to be a fulfilling career path because it addresses real-world challenges relevant across all industries. She described it as “a dynamic field that combines data analytics, strategic decision-making, and operational execution to deliver meaningful business outcomes.”
Healy acknowledged that Ship faculty played a vital role in Healy’s experience in the program. “Dr. Robert Setaputra, Dr. Robert Neidigh, Dr. Ian Langella and Dr. David Hwang all provided support throughout my educational journey,” he said. Healy regularly met with Setaputra for career advice, particularly on improving his technical skills, including SQL coding.
He also shared how all the courses within the program, such as Data Mining for Predictive Analytics 1 & 2 and Simulation Modeling, allowed him to learn how to model data and use simulation tools like AnyLogic— all of which made it possible for him to pursue jobs in operations, logistics and procurement.
Cayden Healy and Melinda Enck’s stories reflect how Shippensburg University’s Supply Chain Management M.S. program prepares graduates to lead within the industry. As they continue to excel within their careers, they serve as a reminder of what current and future students can achieve through completing the hands-on program.
