Jennifer Wandler
About Jennifer Wandler
Jennifer Wandler serves as the Senior Director of Category Management for Seafood at US Foods, where she has worked since 2014. She has a strong background in category management and sustainability, notably developing a seafood sustainability policy that significantly improved product sustainability metrics.
Current Role at US Foods
Jennifer Wandler serves as the Senior Director of Category Management for Seafood at US Foods. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in seafood product management. Her role involves overseeing category management operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, and driving growth within the seafood segment.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Jennifer Wandler has held multiple positions at US Foods. She began as an Associate Category Manager for Commodity Poultry from 2012 to 2013. Following this, she served as the Category Manager for Further Processed Poultry from 2013 to 2014. During her tenure, she developed a public seafood sustainability policy that significantly improved sustainability metrics for exclusive brand products.
Career Background at Ace Hardware
Jennifer Wandler worked at Ace Hardware in various roles from 2008 to 2011. She began as a Category Management Specialist, then advanced to Business Analysis Manager, and later served as a Retail Innovations and Business Development Analytics Specialist. Her efforts contributed to independent restaurant growth and the execution of a re-brand strategy for over 800 items under the Harbor Banks brand.
Experience at Topco Associates LLC
Jennifer Wandler's career includes significant experience at Topco Associates LLC. She worked as a Buyer's Assistant from 2003 to 2005, followed by roles as a Re-order Buyer/Interim Buyer from 2005 to 2007, and as a Business Analyst for a brief period in 2008. Her roles involved various aspects of category management and purchasing.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Wandler studied at Illinois State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in category management, business analysis, and strategic operations within the food industry.