Jennifer Dean, MBA
About Jennifer Dean, MBA
Jennifer Dean, MBA, is a seasoned professional in product and pricing strategy, currently serving as the National Accounts lead at US Foods since 2021. With a background in finance and significant experience in the food service industry, she has a proven track record of implementing process improvements and achieving cost savings.
Work at US Foods
Jennifer Dean currently holds the position of Product and Pricing Strategy National Accounts at US Foods, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she focuses on developing pricing strategies for national accounts, contributing to the company's overall pricing efficiency. Prior to this role, she served as a Contract Pricing Specialist at US Foods from 2014 to 2021. During her tenure, she implemented process improvements that resulted in $250k in annual savings, enhancing pricing efficiency and reducing errors.
Previous Experience in Food Industry
Before her time at US Foods, Jennifer Dean worked at Unilever Food Solutions as a Sales Finance Manager from 2003 to 2009. In this role, she led financial efforts for a new Sauces and Gravies contract, achieving a 9% selling price increase, which was unprecedented in the contract's history. Additionally, she contributed to a $1 million reduction in trade spend by developing a tool to evaluate low margin items. She also created a month-end commentary model to provide insights on sales strategies.
Consulting Roles in Finance
Jennifer Dean has held several consulting roles in finance, including a position as a Finance Consultant at Sterno in 2010 and at Merisant Company in 2012. In these roles, she provided financial expertise and support, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organizations.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Dean earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship from DePaul University's Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial strategy and pricing.