Dan Martinez
About Dan Martinez
Dan Martinez is a Senior Buyer at US Foods, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in management roles at Oberweis Dairy and Panera Bread, focusing on performance indicators and optimizing purchasing practices.
Current Role at US Foods
Dan Martinez has been serving as a Senior Buyer at US Foods since 2017. In this role, he focuses on achieving key performance indicators such as Service Level and Days-Inventory-On-Hand. He collaborates with cross-functional partners to capture seasonal trends and enhance business profitability. Additionally, he analyzes economic order quantities and forecasts to create efficient purchase orders. His work involves evaluating inbound volume and purchase history to improve warehouse receiving practices, ensuring operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Oberweis Dairy
Dan Martinez has extensive experience with Oberweis Dairy, where he worked in various managerial roles. He served as General Manager from 1996 to 2003, followed by a position as District Manager from 2003 to 2006. After a brief hiatus, he returned to Oberweis Dairy as General/Training Manager from 2006 to 2015. His tenure at Oberweis Dairy spanned nearly a decade, during which he developed skills in management and training within the dairy industry.
Experience at Panera Bread
Dan Martinez worked at Panera Bread in multiple capacities. He was an Assistant General Manager-Training Specialist from 2016 to 2017 and served as AGM/Safe Manager for a brief period in 2015. In 2017, he held the position of General Manager for four months. His roles at Panera Bread contributed to his expertise in restaurant management and training, further enhancing his leadership skills.
Education and Training Background
Dan Martinez studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1993 to 1994. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in management and operations. The knowledge gained during his studies has been instrumental in his professional development and roles in various organizations.