Jordan Thomas
About Jordan Thomas
Jordan Thomas serves as the Director of Category Development at Chobani, where he has held various roles since 2014. He has a strong background in accounting and category management, with a Master of Science in Accounting from Grand Valley State University.
Work at Chobani
Jordan Thomas has held multiple positions at Chobani since joining the company. He began as a Sales Analyst for Kroger in 2014, where he worked for 10 years. In 2016, he transitioned to the role of Assistant Category Manager, serving in that capacity for 8 years. In 2017, he was promoted to Category Manager, a position he has held for 7 years. In 2021, he advanced to the role of Director of Category Development, where he has been for 3 years.
Education and Expertise
Jordan Thomas studied at Grand Valley State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from 2004 to 2008. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) from 2009 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in category development and sales analysis.
Background
Before joining Chobani, Jordan Thomas worked at Advantage Sales & Marketing in various roles. He served as an Invoice Reconciliation Specialist from 2005 to 2009, followed by positions in Accounts Receivable for Sunny Delight Order to Cash from 2011 to 2012, and as a Customer Service Representative for Unilever Order to Cash from 2010 to 2011. He also worked as a Leadership Development Associate in 2013 and as a Category Manager from 2013 to 2014.
Professional Experience
Jordan Thomas has accumulated extensive experience in category management and sales analysis over his career. His tenure at Advantage Sales & Marketing included roles that focused on customer service, accounts receivable, and leadership development. This diverse experience has contributed to his current success at Chobani, where he has progressed through various positions, demonstrating his expertise in category development.