Pam Panuccio
About Pam Panuccio
Pam Panuccio serves as the Corporate Senior Category Manager at US Foods, focusing on vendor relations and negotiations to enhance product assortment, particularly in Exclusive Private Brands. She specializes in managing dairy categories and collaborates with various teams to optimize category performance and drive product innovation.
Work at US Foods
Pam Panuccio serves as the Corporate Sr. Category Manager at US Foods, a role she has held since 2019. Based in Rosemont, IL, she focuses on enhancing product assortment through vendor relations and negotiations, particularly emphasizing Exclusive Private Brands. Her position involves strategic sourcing and pricing to optimize category performance, ensuring that US Foods meets its business objectives effectively.
Education and Expertise
Pam Panuccio possesses expertise in vendor relations, negotiations, and strategic sourcing. Her role requires collaboration with various departments, including Finance, Marketing, and Logistics, to achieve business goals. She specializes in managing dairy categories, which include Fluid Milk, Cream, Cultured Dairy, Butter, and Ice Cream, showcasing her deep understanding of the food industry.
Background
Pam Panuccio has been with US Foods for five years, contributing significantly to the company's operations in the dairy sector. Although based out of Arizona, her work in Illinois highlights her ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects effectively. Her background in category management positions her as a key player in product development and market strategy.
Achievements
In her role at US Foods, Pam Panuccio has been involved in the development of innovative, first-to-market SCOOP items. These initiatives aim to increase market share and enhance the company's product offerings. Her contributions to product development reflect her commitment to driving category performance and meeting consumer needs.