Deb Dessum
About Deb Dessum
Deb Dessum is the Logistics Supply Chain Process Lead Brand Planning at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and brand planning.
Current Roles at General Mills
Deb Dessum currently holds two significant positions at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She serves as the Logistics Supply Chain Process Lead Brand Planning, a role she has been in since April 2017. In this capacity, Dessum focuses on optimizing logistics and brand planning processes within the supply chain. Additionally, she works as a Logistics Business Planner, contributing her extensive knowledge to manage and improve business logistics activities.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Deb Dessum's career at General Mills spans several roles and years. She worked as a Business Lead from 2009 to 2012, overseeing business activities for three years. Dessum briefly served as the Redprairie Start Up Manager in 2009 for a period of four months. Earlier, she was a Logistics Planner from 1999 to 2002 and a Team Leader from 1990 to 1999. These roles provided her with valuable experience in logistics and team management.
Education and Expertise
Deb Dessum holds a degree from The University of Toledo. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in logistics and supply chain management. Dessum has specialized expertise in Warehouse Management Systems, particularly with the Red Prairie system.
Focus on Red Prairie WMS
Throughout her career, Deb Dessum has developed a specific focus on Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), notably with the Red Prairie system. Her proficiency in this area has been instrumental in her various roles, including her position as the Redprairie Start Up Manager at General Mills.
Specialization in Continuous Improvement
Deb Dessum specializes in continuous improvement within supply chain management. Her efforts are directed towards enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain processes. This specialization has been a cornerstone of her contributions at General Mills, where she strives to implement lasting improvements in logistics and inventory management.