Leigh Foulk
About Leigh Foulk
Leigh Foulk is a Senior Commodity Manager at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. with extensive experience in the private brand grocery segment and expertise in database management, ERP systems, inventory control, and vendor negotiations.
Title: Senior Commodity Manager
Leigh Foulk currently holds the position of Senior Commodity Manager at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. since July 2021. This role involves overseeing the sourcing and management of commodities, ensuring efficient supply chain operations, and negotiating with vendors to achieve cost-effective procurement.
Professional Experience: Topco Associates LLC
Leigh Foulk has held multiple roles at Topco Associates LLC, contributing to the company's sourcing and category management strategies. From 2012 to 2016, Leigh served as a Senior Sourcing Specialist, Senior Sourcing Analyst, Senior Category Analyst, and Associate Sourcing & Category Manager. These roles involved responsibility for vendor negotiations, inventory control, and the development of procurement strategies.
Role at UniCarriers Americas Corporation
Between 2016 and 2019, Leigh Foulk worked as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist at UniCarriers Americas Corporation. In this capacity, Leigh was tasked with developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, facilitating efficient procurement processes, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the company's competitive edge in the market.
Educational Background: Mount Mercy University
Leigh Foulk completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech/Drama, English, Business at Mount Mercy University, having studied there from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided a strong foundation in communication, analytical thinking, and business management, which has been instrumental in Leigh's professional career.
Early Career and ARAMARK Roles
Leigh Foulk's early career includes various roles at ARAMARK from 1997 to 2002, such as Assistant Office Manager at Mount Mercy College and Service Response Coordinator at Immaculata College. These roles involved administrative responsibilities, coordination of service responses, and oversight of office operations, contributing to a robust foundation in management and organizational skills.