Mike Dittrich
About Mike Dittrich
Mike Dittrich is a Senior Category Manager at US Foods, where he has worked since 2021. He holds an MBA from Roosevelt University and has extensive experience in managing product categories, particularly in frozen and refrigerated food items.
Work at US Foods
Mike Dittrich has been employed at US Foods since 2012, initially serving as an Associate Category Manager for one year. He progressed to the role of Category Manager in 2013, where he worked for 11 years. In 2021, he advanced to the position of Senior Category Manager. In this role, he focuses on managing product categories related to frozen and refrigerated food items. His responsibilities include developing and managing the national category strategy for the Value Added Frozen Grocery product portfolio.
Education and Expertise
Mike Dittrich earned a Master of Business Administration from Roosevelt University, where he studied Marketing from 2002 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Marian University of Fond du Lac, which he completed from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his extensive experience in category management and product strategy within the food industry.
Background
Before joining US Foods, Mike Dittrich worked at several organizations. He was an Account Manager at CDW from 2002 to 2005, where he operated in the Greater Chicago Area. He then transitioned to United Airlines as a Contract Specialist for nine months in 2005-2006. Following this, he worked at Sears Holdings Corporation as a Sourcing Specialist in Apparel from 2006 to 2010 and as an Associate Buyer in Hardware from 2010 to 2012. His diverse background in various roles has contributed to his expertise in category management.
Achievements in Category Management
In his current role as Senior Category Manager at US Foods, Mike Dittrich has developed and managed the national category strategy for the Value Added Frozen Grocery product portfolio. This includes overseeing product categories such as Fried Frozen Potatoes, Fried Appetizers, Soup, and Refrigerated Salads. His work in this area demonstrates his capability in managing complex product categories and contributing to the company's strategic goals.