Justin Bowers, MBA
About Justin Bowers, MBA
Justin Bowers, MBA, is a Material Planner II/Buyer at Shoals Technologies Group, where he manages material orders and maintains inventory levels. He has a background in production planning and holds an MBA from Argosy University.
Current Role at Shoals Technologies Group
Justin Bowers serves as a Material Planner II/Buyer at Shoals Technologies Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing material orders to ensure timely arrival and prevent production delays. He conducts research and selects vendors and suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery performance. Additionally, he builds and maintains purchasing and planning documentation, including BOM breakdowns and forecasts. Bowers also analyzes supplier quotations to recommend business awards to the procurement manager and represents the procurement interests of Shoals in internal meetings.
Previous Experience at Hankook AtlasBX America Corp.
Before joining Shoals Technologies Group, Justin Bowers worked at Hankook AtlasBX America Corp. as a Production Planner/Warehouse Manager from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in the Clarksville, Tennessee area, he gained valuable experience in evaluating and interpreting production schedules to determine component needs. His responsibilities included managing warehouse operations and ensuring that production processes were efficient and effective.
Education and Academic Background
Justin Bowers holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Argosy University, where he studied Business Administration, Management, and General from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Miami University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in material planning and procurement.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Justin Bowers is responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels to support production at Shoals Technologies Group. He creates purchase orders using GP or other assigned systems and meets with vendors on-site as needed to discuss procurement matters. His analytical skills enable him to review supplier quotations effectively, ensuring that the company makes informed decisions regarding vendor selection.