Cara Lombardi
About Cara Lombardi
Cara Lombardi serves as the Produce Category Operations Manager at US Foods, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in marketing and extensive experience in operations management, she specializes in optimizing supply chain processes within the food and beverages industry.
Current Role at US Foods
Cara Lombardi serves as the Produce Category Operations Manager at US Foods, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managing operations within the produce category, optimizing supply chain processes, and enhancing product availability. Her experience in this position allows her to leverage her skills in operations management to meet business objectives effectively.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Cara Lombardi has a history with US Foods, where she worked in various roles. She began as a Product Specialist from 2016 to 2017 and later served as an Associate Category Manager from 2017 to 2020. Her tenure at US Foods has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the food and beverages industry, contributing to her current managerial role.
Educational Background
Cara Lombardi studied at Mercyhurst University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at the University of Phoenix, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in operations management and marketing.
Skills and Expertise
Cara Lombardi possesses strong skills in technical recruiting, which enhance her operations management capabilities. She has a proven track record in team building, contributing to the successful management of cross-functional teams in the food and beverages industry. Her expertise in managing operations within the produce category is complemented by her focus on optimizing supply chain processes.
Career History Prior to US Foods
Before her roles at US Foods, Cara Lombardi worked at several organizations. She was an Executive Recruiter at Sterling Office Professionals from 2011 to 2012, an Inside Sales/Marketing Representative at Chelsea Building Products from 2012 to 2015, and a Licensing Specialist at Intromark from 2015 to 2016. These positions provided her with diverse experiences in recruitment, sales, and marketing.