J.C. Houpt

Experience

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  Sustainescapes by Joanie, LLC

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2020

  Landscape Supervisor

  - Monitored company costs and employee schedule alongside numerous landscaping projects.- Completed landscape projects alongside management and co-workers- Maintained equipment and inventory of supplies. - Communicated with clients to achieve project objectives. - Supervised installations and maintenance, including irrigation and hardscapes.

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  Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc.

  Jun 2021 - now

  - Overseeing and sustaining current product lines while conducting market research to identify and expand upon new product opportunities, while generating purchase orders and overseeing the end-to-end process from source to payment. - Negotiating B2B sales & partnership deals with suppliers, municipalities, commercial landscape contractors, and third-party stakeholders to create mutually beneficial outcomes. Successfully growing customer accounts and maintaining retention rates through strategic outside sales engagement and personalized client relationship management.- Collaborating cross-functionally with product, credit & accounts receivable, accounts payable, marketing, and sales teams to optimize inventory levels, drive sales, and manage the end-to-end sales process seamlessly across internal and external stakeholders.- Training and mentoring employees, fostering professional development and preparing team members for promotions by enhancing their skills and leadership capabilities.- Managing comprehensive inventory counts and providing training on ERP systems for new employees to ensure seamless integration, while directing fleet maintenance and logistics for the branch, including forklift units, Commercial Delivery License (CDL) trucks, service vans, drivers, and operators. Show less - Supervised mergers & acquisitions, optimizing the receiving, picking, staging, and invoicing processes, while providing essential training to improve operations at recently acquired branches. - Achieved a 30% increase in sales revenue by optimizing supply chain processes, implementing targeted sales strategies, and strengthening key client relationships.- Directed the order administration process for the CPS Tech Services Division in the regions of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and New Mexico.- Successfully marketed and sold slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory, reducing excess stock and generating additional revenue through strategic sales initiatives.- Oversaw and sustained current product lines while conducting market research to identify and expand upon new product opportunities, while generating purchase orders and overseeing the end-to-end process from source to payment. - Managed a team of 3 employees, including scheduling, performance, and career growth. Show less - Proactively expanded business with existing accounts and spearheading efforts to acquire new accounts in alignment with company’s goals. - Facilitated safety meetings and conducted safety inspections throughout the branch, including, equipment and machinery, electrical, fire, chemical and hazardous material, PPE, documentation and records, and emergency preparedness safety. - Coordinated logistics of daily Commercial Delivery Licensed (CDL) truck logistics, including, deliveries and pick-ups.- Utilized historical usage data, market trends, and foresight into potential supply issues to manage and inform purchasing decisions, while meticulously managing inventory numbers to ensure optimal stock levels. - Investigated and resolved inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory levels.- Conducted risk assessments and thorough reviews of both existing and potential contracts with suppliers and customers, ensuring ongoing feasibility and adherence to company and operational goals. - Successfully solved backlog challenges of backordered items at struggling new acquisitions. Show less

  • Assistant Branch Manager

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Branch Operations, Assistant Manager

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Manager in Training

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2022