Jacob Johnson
About Jacob Johnson
Jacob Johnson is the Performance & Analytics Lead at General Mills' Supply Chain Center of Excellence in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, and accounting, with a strong background in data analytics and performance optimization.
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Jacob Johnson holds the position of Performance & Analytics Lead at the Supply Chain Center of Excellence at General Mills. He is currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Current Position at General Mills
Jacob Johnson works as the Performance & Analytics Lead at General Mills. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading a cross-functional team focused on supply chain performance and analytics. His efforts have resulted in significant operational cost reductions and improved forecasting accuracy through advanced data analytics techniques. Additionally, he mentors junior analysts and develops training programs across multiple regions.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Jacob Johnson has held various roles at General Mills, including Operations Lead (2019-2021) in Reed City, Michigan, Sr Logistics Planner in 2019 for 10 months in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Distribution Planner roles from 2017 to 2019 in Reed City, Michigan. He started his career at General Mills as an Accountant I and Accountant III between 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Jacob Johnson completed his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Ferris State University (2013-2015) and another Bachelor of Science in Education from Lindenwood University (2009-2011). He also studied Architecture at the University of Michigan from 2007 to 2009 and attended Reed City High School from 2003 to 2007.
Achievements and Recognitions
Jacob has led major initiatives at General Mills, including implementing a new performance management system across global segments and developing a real-time performance monitoring dashboard. He actively participates in industry conferences and has received internal recognition for his contributions to supply chain efficiency improvements. His proactive approach has significantly impacted inventory management and operational cost efficiency.