Elizabeth Smith, MBA
About Elizabeth Smith, MBA
Elizabeth Smith, MBA, serves as the Area Buyer for Mid South at US Foods, where she has worked since 2006. With over twenty years of experience in supply chain planning and inventory management, she has a strong background in driving improvement processes and managing product lines.
Work at US Foods
Elizabeth Smith has been employed at US Foods since 1985, accumulating over 20 years of experience in various roles. She currently serves as the Area Buyer for the Mid South region, a position she has held since 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, she manages multiple product lines for top-performing divisions, focusing on delivering results and driving improvement processes. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Product Line Manager from 1999 to 2006 in Columbia, Maryland, and also held a sales position from 1985 to 1999 in the Altoona, Pennsylvania area.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Smith studied Business Administration at Penn State University, where she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at Strayer University in Virginia, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Acquisition and Contract Management from 2010 to 2012, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Government Acquisition from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in supply chain planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
Background
Elizabeth Smith has over twenty years of experience in the food service industry, particularly in supply chain and inventory management. Her career at US Foods has allowed her to develop skills in managing product lines and implementing critical thinking processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. She has worked in various capacities, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the industry and its operational demands.
Achievements
Throughout her career at US Foods, Elizabeth Smith has implemented critical thinking processes that have led to enhanced efficiency and cost reduction across various categories. Her expertise in multiple replenishment systems has contributed to effective inventory management, showcasing her ability to drive improvement processes within the organization.