Katharine Brown, MBA
About Katharine Brown, MBA
Katharine Brown, MBA, is an Associate Category Manager at US Foods, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in inventory management and marketing, having held various roles at companies such as Sears Holdings Corporation and International Paper.
Work at US Foods
Katharine Brown currently holds the position of Associate Category Manager at US Foods, where she has been employed since 2021. Prior to this role, she worked as a Buyer at US Foods from 2018 to 2021 for three years, based in the Greater Chicago Area. In her current role, she applies her expertise in customer insight, promotions, and marketing management.
Education and Expertise
Katharine Brown earned her MBA in Marketing from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where she studied from 1999 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in inventory management and marketing. She possesses skills in data mining systems, including Excel, Access, Teradata, and Tableau, which enhance her analytical capabilities.
Background
Katharine Brown has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. She served as a Senior Analyst in Inventory Management Systems & Support at Sears Holdings Corporation from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, she held positions at International Paper, including Senior Distribution Analyst and Replenishment Planner, from 2005 to 2011.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Katharine Brown has led initiatives in the retail and consumer packaged goods sectors that resulted in multi-million dollar savings. Her experience spans several key roles, including Customer Replenishment Manager at Reckitt Benckiser and various positions at International Paper, demonstrating her impact in inventory management and operational efficiency.