Jehu Hairston
About Jehu Hairston
Jehu Hairston is an Associate Product Marketing Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in product pricing, inventory management, and marketing, with previous roles at companies such as TE Connectivity, GM Financial, and Genuine Parts Company.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Jehu Hairston currently serves as an Associate Product Marketing Manager at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he collaborates closely with the Merchant Team to manage vendor returns and callbacks, contributing to significant inventory adjustments. His responsibilities also include deploying planograms and conducting line reviews in partnership with Category Management and Merchandise Science to enhance inventory profitability across the AAP network.
Previous Experience at TE Connectivity
Before his current role, Jehu Hairston worked at TE Connectivity as a Product Pricing Analyst from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he focused on pricing strategies within the Industrial and Commercial Transportation sector. This position was based in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area and provided him with valuable experience in product pricing analysis.
Internship Experience at GM Financial
Jehu Hairston gained early professional experience as a Summer Intern at GM Financial in 2016. His internship lasted for two months and took place in Huntersville, North Carolina. He later returned to GM Financial as a Supplemental Account Associate from 2016 to 2017, where he worked for five months, further developing his skills in account management.
Education and Expertise
Jehu Hairston studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Finance from 2012 to 2016. His academic background in finance has equipped him with a solid foundation for his roles in product marketing and inventory management.
Contributions to Inventory Management
Throughout his career, Jehu Hairston has made significant contributions to inventory management processes. At Advance Auto Parts, he developed 'Weeks of Supply' reporting to assist inventory and merchandising teams in making informed replenishment decisions for private label product launches. Additionally, he utilized SQL and Access queries to analyze inventory and sales data, supporting initiatives aimed at optimizing inventory levels.