Billie Harden, Cpsm, C.P.M.
About Billie Harden, Cpsm, C.P.M.
Billie Harden is a Supervisor of Customer Operations - Pricing at US Foods, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in procurement and pricing analysis, she has led initiatives to centralize contract administration and improve operational efficiency.
Current Role at US Foods
Billie Harden currently holds the position of Supervisor, Customer Operations - Pricing at US Foods, a role she has occupied since 2016. Based in Tempe, Arizona, she oversees a team responsible for managing pricing deviations, account markups, costs, cycles, and files to ensure accuracy and compliance. Her leadership involves providing training to team members on contract elements and business objectives, fostering an environment of professional growth and performance improvement.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Billie Harden has extensive experience at US Foods, having worked there in various capacities. She served as a Price Audit Analyst from 2010 to 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona, and later as a Senior Pricing Analyst from 2012 to 2016 in Denver, Colorado. During her tenure, she played a significant role in centralizing contract administration across over 60 markets to a single location, showcasing her leadership and implementation skills.
Experience at Lucite International
Prior to her roles at US Foods, Billie Harden worked at Lucite International as a Procurement Specialist, focusing on raw materials, packaging, and logistics. Her tenure lasted from 1998 to 2004 in Cordova, Tennessee. This experience contributed to her expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Education and Professional Development
Billie Harden studied at The University of Memphis, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing Management from 1994 to 1997. She also attended Southwest Tennessee Community College, achieving a degree in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background supports her professional roles in operations and pricing.
Project Leadership and Team Management
In her current role, Billie Harden serves as the Project Leader for the Input Project, which aims to streamline and standardize inputs to enhance accuracy and reduce process waste. She conducts performance reviews for her team members, emphasizing the importance of metric results in encouraging professional growth. Additionally, she manages a team of Contract Coordinators and Business Analysts, ensuring effective operations within her department.