Amanda Schmid
About Amanda Schmid
Amanda Schmid is an experienced Area Category Specialist Manager and Area Field Marketing Manager currently at US Foods, with a background in product development and marketing. She has worked in various roles across notable companies, including Public Goods and The Hershey Company, and holds degrees in Food Science and Culinary Arts.
Current Role at Public Goods
Amanda Schmid serves as the Product Development Manager at Public Goods, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on product innovation and development, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainable practices. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of new products and enhancing existing offerings, ensuring they align with market trends and consumer needs.
Experience at US Foods
Amanda Schmid has extensive experience at US Foods, where she has worked in various roles since 2012. She began as a Product Developer in the Grocery division from 2012 to 2014, followed by a position as Sr. Product Development Manager for Grocery & Bakery from 2014 to 2017. Currently, she holds the title of Area Category Specialist Manager/Area Field Marketing Manager, a role she has occupied since 2017. Her work at US Foods emphasizes her expertise in product development and marketing strategies.
Previous Experience at The Hershey Company and Sara Lee Foods
Amanda Schmid has held significant positions at both The Hershey Company and Sara Lee Foods. At The Hershey Company, she worked in Continuous Improvement within Research and Development for three months in 2009. Following that, she served as Baking Technology & Commercialization Manager at Sara Lee Foods (Bimbo Bakeries USA) from 2010 to 2012. These roles contributed to her knowledge in product development and commercialization.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Schmid holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Chemistry from Clemson University. She also studied at Apicius International School of Hospitality, where she achieved a Culinary Certificate specializing in Italian Cuisine. Her educational background supports her expertise in global sourcing, supplier engagement, packaging design, and brand management, which are integral to her roles in product development.