Heather Diedrich
About Heather Diedrich
Heather Diedrich is a Demand Planner at US Foods, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in retail and inventory management, having held various roles at Sears Holdings Corporation and Claire's Inc.
Work at US Foods
Heather Diedrich has been employed at US Foods since 2021, currently holding the position of Demand Planner. In this role, she is responsible for forecasting demand and managing inventory levels to ensure product availability. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Buyer at US Foods from 2017 to 2021, where she focused on procurement and supplier management.
Previous Experience in Retail
Heather Diedrich has extensive experience in the retail sector. She worked at Sears Holdings Corporation in various roles, including Associate Buyer from 2013 to 2017, Senior Inventory Analyst from 2012 to 2013, and Inventory Analyst from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as an Allocation Analyst at Claire's Inc. from 2007 to 2010 and as a Store Manager from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Heather Diedrich earned a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from Northern Illinois University, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in retail management and merchandising strategies, which she has applied throughout her career.
Career Progression
Heather Diedrich's career has shown a clear progression in the field of demand planning and retail management. Starting as a Store Manager at Claire's Inc., she moved on to various analytical roles at Sears Holdings Corporation and Claire's, ultimately advancing to a Buyer and then Demand Planner at US Foods. This trajectory highlights her growth in expertise and responsibility within the industry.