Jennifer Levy
About Jennifer Levy
Jennifer Levy serves as the Finance Manager and Merchandising Business Partner at US Foods, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in financial analysis and a degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, she has extensive experience in managing vendor rebate income and collaborating on business initiatives.
Work at US Foods
Jennifer Levy has served as Finance Manager, Merchandising Business Partner at US Foods since 2013, totaling 11 years in this role. Based in Rosemont, IL, she manages critical financial functions including planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial consolidation for $2.6 billion of vendor rebate income. Levy plays a significant role in the financial processes of the organization, conducting training and onboarding for new Finance team members and Regional VPs of Merchandising. She is also a key member of the Anaplan implementation team, where she validates architecture requirements and ensures system functionality.
Previous Experience at Hewlett Packard Co
Prior to her tenure at US Foods, Jennifer Levy worked at Hewlett Packard Co from 1998 to 2005. She initially served as a Financial Analyst for two years before advancing to the position of Senior Financial Analyst. During her time at Hewlett Packard, she performed in-depth Rate/Volume/Mix analyses on purchasing patterns across customer segments, which helped explain P&L business drivers. Her experience at Hewlett Packard contributed to her expertise in financial analysis and reporting.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Levy began her education at Homestead High School and later pursued higher education at Santa Clara University, where she has been studying Finance since 1998. She is working towards achieving a Bachelor of Science in Commerce. Her academic background, combined with her extensive professional experience in finance, equips her with a strong foundation in financial management and analysis.
Background in Statistical Analysis
Before her roles at Hewlett Packard, Jennifer Levy gained experience as a Statistical Analysis Intern at Argonaut Group from 1997 to 1998. This position provided her with early exposure to data analysis and financial metrics, which has been instrumental in her subsequent career in finance. Her background in statistical analysis has informed her approach to financial forecasting and reporting.
Leadership and Collaboration Skills
In her current role at US Foods, Jennifer Levy has demonstrated leadership by serving as Interim Controller of the $380 million Culinary Equipment & Supplies business unit. She was responsible for planning, reporting, and forecasting the full P&L and balance sheet. Levy has also collaborated with cross-functional partners in Merchandising and Category Management to execute business initiatives related to inventory assortment and product sourcing improvements, showcasing her ability to work effectively across departments.