Becky De Groot
About Becky De Groot
Current Role at General Mills
Becky De Groot is currently serving as the Global Demand Planning Manager at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she oversees global demand planning strategies, ensuring the alignment of supply chain operations with market demands. Her expertise in demand planning, inventory management, and statistical forecasting aids the company in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing waste.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Throughout her career at General Mills, Becky De Groot has held several key positions. From 2017 to 2021, she worked as an Import-Export Logistics Manager. Prior to that, she served as a Supply Chain Business Manager from 2016 to 2017 and a Project Lead from 2015 to 2016. De Groot also held the role of Business Lead Demand Planning Strategic Initiatives from 2013 to 2015 and was a Senior Demand Planner from 2011 to 2013. Her earlier roles include Logistics Business Manager and Account Operations Support Lead.
Experience at Nelson-Jameson, Inc.
Before joining General Mills, Becky De Groot worked at Nelson-Jameson, Inc. as a Product Manager from 2001 to 2004. In this role, she was responsible for managing product lines, coordinating with suppliers, and developing marketing strategies to drive product sales. Her three-year tenure at Nelson-Jameson provided her with foundational experience in product management and marketing.
Educational Background
Becky De Groot holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Saint Thomas - School of Business, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, completing her studies from 1996 to 2000. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in business and marketing principles.
Contributions to General Mills
At General Mills, Becky De Groot has made significant contributions, including leading the implementation of new statistical forecasting techniques to improve demand planning accuracy. She has developed and executed segmentation strategies to optimize inventory management and reduce waste. Additionally, she pioneered activity-based forecasting methods to better align supply chain operations with market demands. Her efforts have led to the integration of business planning processes across multiple departments, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration.