Cody Thelen
About Cody Thelen
Cody Thelen serves as the Head of Beef Division at Beyond Meat, a position he has held since 2023. He has a background in supply chain management and inventory systems, with prior roles at Target and Kaiser Permanente.
Work at Beyond Meat
Cody Thelen currently serves as the Head of Beef Division at Beyond Meat, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads teams to address complex challenges within the Beef business portfolio. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Global Supply Chain at Beyond Meat from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Beyond Meat is marked by a focus on delivering results and enhancing value across the organization.
Previous Experience at Target
Before joining Beyond Meat, Cody Thelen held several positions at Target. He served as Senior Manager of Inventory Systems, Product Activation & Support from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the Senior Product Owner for Inventory Intelligence from 2017 to 2018 and worked as Lead Program Manager for Supply Chain Technology from 2018 to 2020. His roles at Target involved managing inventory systems and driving supply chain technology initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Cody Thelen studied at Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Eli Broad College of Business. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Marketing Research from the same institution. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and data-driven decision-making.
Background
Cody Thelen began his career at Kaiser Permanente, where he worked in Consulting and Implementation for one year in 2015-2016. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on supply chain and inventory management, with significant experience in leading teams and advocating for continuous improvement.
Advocacy for Data-Driven Improvement
Cody Thelen is known for his advocacy for continuous improvement and the use of storytelling through data. This approach emphasizes the importance of data in driving business decisions and enhancing operational efficiency within organizations.