Tara De Jong
About Tara De Jong
Tara De Jong is an Analyst in Product Attribution with extensive experience in supply chain and inventory management, having worked at General Mills for 15 years and Bloomingdale's for 5 years. She holds degrees in Psychology and Accounting and is currently based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Title
Tara De Jong currently holds the position of Analyst: Product Attribution. Her professional title underscores her role in analyzing product data to attribute various metrics crucial for business decisions, compliance, and improvement.
Education and Expertise
Tara De Jong studied at Gustavus Adolphus College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, and later achieved a Certificate of Second Major in Accounting from St. Catherine University. Her educational background spans both social sciences and business, providing a unique blend of expertise in human behavior and financial management.
Experience at General Mills
Tara De Jong has accumulated considerable experience at General Mills, working in various roles over 15 years. Her positions included Customer Service Operations Specialist, Account Operations Specialist II, Vendor Inventory Analyst, and Supply Chain Development Analyst. These roles were based in Golden Valley, MN, and involved significant responsibilities in customer service, account operations, and supply chain development.
Background in Supply Chain and Inventory Management
With extensive experience in supply chain and inventory management, Tara De Jong has held critical roles at General Mills, such as Supply Chain Development Analyst and Vendor Inventory Analyst. Her expertise in these areas has been honed over a decade and a half, making her well-versed in optimizing supply chains, managing inventory, and improving vendor relations.
Retail Management Experience
Tara De Jong worked at Bloomingdale's as a Department Manager for five years. During this period, she gained significant experience in retail management, handling department operations, customer relations, and sales strategies. This role offered valuable insights into retail environments and consumer behavior.
Customer Service Operations
A strong background in customer service operations marks Tara De Jong’s career, evidenced by her roles as Customer Service Operations Specialist and Account Operations Specialist II at General Mills. These positions involved direct customer interactions, managing customer satisfaction, and improving service processes.
International Work Experience
Tara De Jong has international work experience, currently based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, where she continues to expand her professional horizons. This international exposure adds a global perspective to her repertoire of skills and experience.