Jacob Pickett
Summerville,SC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Key West Boats
Summerville/Ridgeville, SC
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate directly with the head of procurement, production managers, and production workers to manage end-to-end procurement, vendor relations, and inventory across two production facilities for an average of 20-50 boats per week.
- Utilize ERP systems to track materials, forecast demand, manage build kits, and mitigate shortages.
- Oversee supplier delivery performance, quality issues, and inventory levels to support production schedules.
- Collaborate with suppliers to reduce costs, improve lead times, and enhance component design across high-volume production.
- Interpret supplier pricing structures and delivery commitments to ensure compliance.
- Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives across procurement and production.
Marketing and Business Development
Service Industrial Supply
Hanahan, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Part Time as of September 2023
- Collaborate with suppliers and sales teams to develop sales plans.
- Conduct product and supplier analysis to support business growth.
- Lead independent projects involving branding, website redesign, and sales enablement.
- Manage vendor relationships and promotional initiatives.
- Create and reestablish social media presence.
Warehouse Assistant
Key West Boats
Summerville, SC
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Built and staged installation kits supporting manufacturing workflows.
- Conducted plant-wide inventory counts and coordinated material transfers between two facilities.
- Gained hands-on exposure to manufacturing supply flow and inventory control.
Intern
Haddrell's Point Tackle
Mt. Pleasant, SC
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported branding, advertising, and product packaging initiatives; assisted with customer engagement at industry events.
Intern
New Wire Marine
North Charleston, SC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Created, managed, and produced an advertisement campaign that led to over 100 new sales and an above average success rate.
- Supported sales and marketing initiatives; assisted with customer engagement and operations.
Intern
Freeman Boatworks
Summerville, SC
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Supported manufacturing operations and assisted rigging and lamination teams while gaining early exposure to production workflows.
- Developed a presentation for sales representatives to present to potential buyers featuring each model and their options.
Battalion Provost Marshal
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted the Battalion Commander in matters concerning safety, physical security and crime prevention, guard, traffic and parking, and the maintenance of good order and discipline of over 400 cadets.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and campus departments to ensure safety and operational compliance.
- Planned and executed risk management assessments and operational schedules.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a high-accountability environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Business Development, Business Scholars Program
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
12.2022
Skills
- Supply Chain and Procurement
- Supplier Performance Management
- ERP Systems
- Inventory Planning and Demand Forecasting
- Cost Reduction and Process Improvement
- Contract and Pricing Analysis
- Supplier Issue Resolution
- Production and Delivery Coordination
- Project Tracking and Follow Up
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Product and Supplier Marketing
- Product Development Support
Leadership Experience
Battalion Provost Marshal, The Citadel, Charleston, SC, 2022-04-01, 2022-12-01, Assisted the Battalion Commander in matters concerning safety, physical security and crime prevention, guard, traffic and parking, and the maintenance of good order and discipline of over 400 cadets., Coordinated cross-functional teams and campus departments to ensure safety and operational compliance., Planned and executed risk management assessments and operational schedules., Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a high-accountability environment.
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Key West Boats
09.2023 - Current
Marketing and Business Development
Service Industrial Supply
01.2023 - Current
Warehouse Assistant
Key West Boats
05.2022 - 07.2022
Battalion Provost Marshal
The Citadel
04.2022 - 12.2022
Intern
Haddrell's Point Tackle
01.2022 - 04.2022
Intern
New Wire Marine
05.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
Freeman Boatworks
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Business Development, Business Scholars Program
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina