Henry O'connor
About Henry O'connor
Henry O'Connor serves as the Manager of Supply Chain at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2022. His extensive background includes roles at Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte Consulting, and various educational institutions, highlighting his expertise in supply chain management and procurement.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Henry O'Connor serves as the Manager of Supply Chain at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from Wallops Island, Virginia, where he is responsible for implementing faster approval processes for indirect purchases by collaborating with the Finance department. Additionally, he maintains up-to-date supplier master data within a contracts management tool. O'Connor has also developed mitigation plans to address part supply constraints that impact production schedules.
Previous Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Prior to his role at Rocket Lab, Henry O'Connor worked at Johnson & Johnson in various capacities. He served as the Innovation Excellence Capability Lead from 2021 to 2022 and as the Category Excellence Manager from 2019 to 2021. He was also part of the Procurement Leadership Development Program (PLDP) from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on digital solutions and supplies. His experience at Johnson & Johnson spanned over four years.
Educational Background
Henry O'Connor has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Penn State Smeal MBA Program, focusing on Strategic Leadership, Supply Chain, and Entrepreneurship from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Brigham Young University - Idaho, completed between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, he achieved an Associate’s Degree in Business Information Systems from Ensign College from 2008 to 2010.
Early Career and Other Roles
Henry O'Connor began his career in various roles that contributed to his expertise in supply chain and technology. He worked as an Armoured Messenger/Driver at Brink’s in 2007 and held positions at Deloitte Consulting LLP as an MBA Summer Associate in Technology Strategy & Architecture in 2016. His early roles also included working as a Graduate Assistant at Penn State University and various technology support positions at LDS Business College and BYU-Idaho.
High School Education
Henry O'Connor completed his high school education at Hughesville Jr/Sr High School, where he participated in Honors classes and graduated with a High School Diploma in 2004. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional achievements.