Don Preston Heaton

About Don Preston Heaton

What I Do:I forecast parts demand, support procurement decisions, and help dealers and branches keep the right inventory on hand. I focus on clear reporting, identifying risks early, and improving how parts move through the business.What I Specialize In:I analyze data, trends, and dealer activity to build accurate forecasts, reduce deadstock, and improve inventory performance. I create simple, useful tools and reports that help teams make better decisions.Who I Support:I work with dealers, branches, procurement, and cross functional teams to keep inventory healthy, spending aligned, and operations running smoothly.#strategicplanning #demandforecasting #inventorymanagement #businessgrowth #operationalexcellence

Experience

1. Parts Demand Planner - Procurement

   EquipmentShare

   Apr 2025 — Present · St. Petersburg, FL, US

   I manage the parts demand forecasting process for EquipmentShare, supporting procurement, dealer operations, and branch performance. My role focuses on forecasting future parts needs, improving stocking decisions, and reducing inventory risk across the network.

Education

• APICS

  CPIM , Production and Inventory Management Certification

  2020 — 2021

• Southern Polytechnic State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing & Technology

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Account Management
• Sourcing
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Sales Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Demand Planning
• Pricing
• Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• Demand Forecasting
• Budget Forecasts
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Sap Bpc
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Product Development
• Supply Chain
• Salesforce.com
• Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Management