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Jaxon Howard

Jaxon Howard

North Salt Lake

Summary

Supply chain professional with experience primarily in inventory management and forecasting. Proven experience in negotiating pricing for better market position and building relationships with vendors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory & Forecast Analyst

Orbit Irrigation Products
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed and managed item-level forecasts using time series models, considering seasonality across hundreds of customer accounts.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure product availability and reduce discontinued inventory.
  • Created specialized reports with SQL and Excel to optimize processes and support the sales team.
  • Collaborated with the supply chain team to create the buy plan and master schedule.

Counter Salesman/Assistant Manager

Standard Plumbing Supply
09.2020 - 05.2024
  • Participated in vendor negotiations to secure competitive pricing for large commercial HVAC projects.
  • Increased the customer base through relationship building and account creation.
  • Managed ERP systems to ensure the availability of key items for customers.
  • Led a team of three, focusing on logistical efficiency and exceptional customer service.
  • Experience with forklifts and class 5 vehicles

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Weber State University - Goddard School of Business
Ogden, UT
04-2024

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Inventory Management & Forecasting
  • Forecast Modeling
  • Vendor Management
  • ERP & MRP Systems

Timeline

Inventory & Forecast Analyst

Orbit Irrigation Products
05.2024 - Current

Counter Salesman/Assistant Manager

Standard Plumbing Supply
09.2020 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

Weber State University - Goddard School of Business

Achievements

  • General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain International Case Competition, Detroit, Michigan

                    - My team was a runner-up. The case focused on supplier selection and analyzing risks.

  • IFit/Utah State University Case Competition, Logan, Utah

                    - The case focused on optimizing supply chains and minimizing risks.

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate from the WSU Moyes Center for Supply Chain Excellence
  • 11th Annual National Undergraduate Supply Chain Case Competition - Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota