James Wentz
About James Wentz
James Wentz is a Category Operations Manager at US Foods, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in retail management and merchandising, with previous roles at Bed Bath & Beyond, UNFI, Younkers, and others.
Current Role at US Foods
James Wentz serves as the Category Operations Manager at US Foods, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Minnesota, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing category operations, which includes managing product assortments and ensuring operational efficiency within the category.
Previous Experience at UNFI
Before joining US Foods, James Wentz worked at UNFI for two years from 2021 to 2023 as a Category Merchandise Specialist II. His responsibilities included managing merchandise categories and supporting sales initiatives. He also held the position of Category Merchandise Specialist from 2019 to 2021 and briefly worked as a Merchandise Support Specialist II in 2019.
Sales Supervisor Experience
James Wentz has extensive experience in sales supervision, having worked as a Sales Supervisor at Bed Bath & Beyond from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He also held a similar role at Younkers from 2014 to 2017 in the Waterloo, Iowa Area. In these positions, he was responsible for managing sales teams and driving sales performance.
Educational Background
James Wentz earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and General Management from Upper Iowa University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His education provided him with foundational knowledge in marketing principles and management strategies, which he has applied throughout his career.
Early Career in Retail
James Wentz began his career in retail with various roles, including Sales Associate positions at Party City and Von Maur. He worked at Party City from 2012 to 2013 and briefly at Von Maur in 2014. He also held a Sales Associate/Manager In Training role at Spencer Gifts from 2013 to 2014, gaining valuable customer service and sales experience.