Jessica Powell Haycraft
About Jessica Powell Haycraft
Jessica Powell Haycraft serves as the Director of Procurement Analytics at Bunzl Distribution NA, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in procurement and strategic insights, she has previously worked in various roles at Newell Brands and Nielsen, contributing to her expertise in the food and consumer packaged goods industry.
Work at Bunzl Distribution
Jessica Powell Haycraft has served as the Director of Procurement Analytics at Bunzl Distribution NA since 2020. In this role, she leads a team dedicated to procurement analytics, focusing on optimizing purchasing strategies and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Her expertise in analytics supports the company's goals in procurement, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Previous Experience at Newell Brands
Prior to her current position, Jessica held multiple roles at Newell Brands. She worked as a Category Manager for Target from 2016 to 2017, and as a Trade Strategy Manager in the Outdoor & Recreation Division from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Senior Manager for Channel Planning & Sales Strategy for a brief period in 2020, and as a Senior Manager for Trade Strategy and Analytics from 2018 to 2020. Her roles involved developing category strategies and trade insights.
Career at Nielsen and The NPD Group
Jessica's career includes significant experience at Nielsen, where she worked as an Associate Client Director from 2012 to 2015, focusing on clients such as Kraft Foods and MARS/Wrigley. She also served as a Client Manager at Nielsen from 2006 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she was an Account Manager at The NPD Group from 2003 to 2006. These positions contributed to her strong analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a focus on Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Minnesota. She also earned a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from DePaul University. Her educational background supports her expertise in procurement analytics and strategic insights, particularly in the food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors.
Background in Retailer Relationships
Jessica has developed a strong background in building retailer relationships through strategic insights. Her extensive experience in the food and CPG industry has equipped her with the skills necessary to create effective category strategies and leverage analytics to enhance business performance.