Jarrod Leak
About Jarrod Leak
Jarrod Leak serves as the Replenishment Lead at KeHE Distributors and has extensive experience in demand planning and purchasing, primarily at US Foods. He holds a degree in Geography from Northeastern Illinois University and has worked in various roles within the food distribution industry since 2007.
Work at US Foods
Jarrod Leak has held multiple positions at US Foods since 2014. He started as a Customer Service Representative and transitioned to an Expeditor role in 2014. He then worked as a Cost Analyst for eight months before becoming a Category Buyer from 2016 to 2017. In 2019, he took on the role of Replenishment Lead and has served as a Senior Buyer (Fresh) since 2017. His extensive experience at US Foods spans over seven years, contributing to various aspects of the company's operations in Rosemont, Illinois.
Current Role at KeHE Distributors
Since 2020, Jarrod Leak has been employed at KeHE Distributors as a Demand Replenishment Planner. In this role, he focuses on managing inventory levels and ensuring that product availability meets customer demand. His position at KeHE complements his extensive background in supply chain management and procurement.
Education and Expertise
Jarrod Leak studied at Northeastern Illinois University, where he focused on Urban Planning and achieved a degree in Geography. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking and spatial awareness, which are essential skills in his roles within supply chain and demand planning.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Before his tenure at US Foods and KeHE Distributors, Jarrod Leak worked at Honeywell Safety for six years as a Senior Traffic Administrator and previously as a Customer Service Representative. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of logistics, customer service, and supply chain operations.