Jessica Dannen
About Jessica Dannen
Jessica Dannen is a Supply Planner at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in supply chain and manufacturing roles.
Company
Jessica Dannen currently holds the position of Supply Planner at General Mills, based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. General Mills is a leading global food company known for its diverse range of products, including cereals, snacks, and meals.
Title
Jessica Dannen serves as a Supply Planner at General Mills. Her role involves executing finite and long-range supply plans, conducting monthly financial analysis, and managing the annual Spring plan process for two brands. She collaborates with cross-functional teams, including plants, marketing, sales, and R&D.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Dannen studied at the University of Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from 2012 to 2016. She also attended Highland Park High School from 2008 to 2012. Dannen’s expertise spans across supply planning, capacity modeling, budget management, and cross-functional team collaboration.
Professional Background
Jessica Dannen has extensive experience in various roles at General Mills. Before her current role as Supply Planner, she served as Line Lead in Chanhassen, Minnesota, from 2019 to 2020, Manufacturing Team Leader from 2018 to 2019, and Manufacturing and Engineering Associate from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, Dannen has held roles such as Portfolio Management and Strategy Intern at Fresenius Kabi USA, Engineering Intern at PharMEDium Healthcare, and Research Assistant at Fiegel Research Lab.
Achievements
In her career, Jessica Dannen has created 18-month capacity models to provide insights for business decision-making and risk mitigation. She has managed a Donate, Destroy, Firesale (DDF) budget of $1MM at General Mills. Her responsibilities also include conducting monthly financial analysis and overseeing the annual planning process for brands.