Candace Patterson
About Candace Patterson
Candace Patterson is a Field Buyer at US Foods in Tampa, Florida, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Mitchell Community College and has extensive experience in category management and replenishment across various roles in the food industry.
Work at US Foods
Candace Patterson has been employed at US Foods as a Field Buyer since 2021. In this role, she manages the replenishment for specified product categories, ensuring adequate supply while meeting inventory goals. She collaborates with the Area Replenishment Lead, Area VP of Merchandising & Marketing, and corporate Category Managers to execute the stocking of products that support sales growth initiatives. Additionally, she is responsible for ensuring that the quality of products from vendors meets US Foods' standards, which includes inspecting incoming loads and monitoring products for deterioration and expiration limits.
Education and Expertise
Candace Patterson studied at Mitchell Community College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2010. This educational background has equipped her with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to her career in supply chain management and purchasing. Her expertise in category management and inventory replenishment is evident in her current role at US Foods and her previous positions in the food retail industry.
Background
Before joining US Foods, Candace Patterson held various positions in the food retail sector. She worked at Delhaize America as a Category & Replenishment Assistant from 2011 to 2012 and later as a Commodity Buyer Assistant from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Logistics Coordinator at Delhaize America for eight months in 2012. Her experience also includes a role as Buyer I at Food Lion from 2014 to 2020 and as an Accounting Clerk Services at Retail Business Services from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
In her current role at US Foods, Candace Patterson supports category management by executing the stocking of sales growth initiative products and identifying items for sales opportunities. Her responsibilities include managing the replenishment of specified product categories and ensuring that the quality of products from vendors meets the company's standards. Her work contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain operations at US Foods.