Elizabeth Hauser
About Elizabeth Hauser
Elizabeth Hauser is a Buyer at US Foods, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in retail management from her time at Target, where she held various leadership roles over a span of nearly a decade.
Current Role at US Foods
Elizabeth Hauser has been serving as a Buyer at US Foods since 2018. In this role, she manages replenishment for specified product categories, ensuring adequate supply while meeting or exceeding inventory goals. She oversees product forecasting and seasonality for assigned vendors, which is crucial for maintaining optimal stock levels. Additionally, she handles excess, slow, and dead inventory by executing inventory management processes and procedures. Elizabeth supports category management by executing the stocking of sales growth initiative products and items for sales opportunities, contributing to the overall efficiency of buying operations.
Previous Experience at Target
Elizabeth Hauser has extensive experience at Target, where she held various leadership roles. She worked as an Executive Team Leader in several capacities, including Guest Experience from 2010 to 2011, Human Resources from 2011 to 2014, and Salesfloor from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Executive Team Lead for Remodel from 2017 to 2018 and as a General Merchandise & Food Sales Leader for five months in 2018. Her roles involved managing teams and ensuring operational excellence in different areas of the store.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Hauser holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from St. Norbert College, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Cardinal Stritch University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business principles and practices.
Inventory Management Expertise
In her current position at US Foods, Elizabeth Hauser is responsible for buying operations across 21 divisions and 38 vendors through three different Cross Dock locations on the East Coast. She executes inventory management processes to handle excess, slow, and dead inventory effectively. Her expertise in inventory management is vital for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring that product availability aligns with market demand.