Bruce Peterson
Rogers,AR
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Walmart Stores, Inc., excelling in strategic thinking and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced supply chain efficiency, driving significant improvements in product availability. Renowned for fostering ethical standards and innovative solutions, ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellence across diverse teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/President
Peterson Insights
06.2007 - 06.2023
- Consultant to the fresh foods industry, with a concentration to the fresh produce industry. Focused on merchandising, procurement, supply chain efficiency, and organization development
Board of Directors Member
County Fresh Foods
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed policies to enhance governance compliance and promote ethical standards within the organization.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement initiatives to strengthen community relationships and foster collaboration.
- Evaluated board performance regularly to identify areas for improvement and ensure effective governance.
- Led discussions on financial oversight, ensuring transparency and accountability in budget allocations.
President
Bland Farms
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to enhance overall operational efficiency across departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to align organizational goals with performance metrics and corporate objectives.
- Directed financial oversight and budget management to ensure sustainable growth and resource allocation.
- Established robust stakeholder engagement strategies to foster collaboration and improve communication.
President
Naturipe Farms
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Implemented risk management protocols to mitigate potential threats and ensure business continuity.
- Facilitated performance evaluations to drive accountability and enhance employee development initiatives.
- Streamlined operations through process improvements and resource optimization across all company functions.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
Senior Vice President/GMM -Perishables
Walmart Stores, Inc
10.1991 - 03.2007
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to enhance perishables supply chain efficiency and reduce waste.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations, resulting in improved product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted detailed market analysis to identify trends and opportunities in perishables, guiding strategic decision-making.
- Optimized inventory management processes, ensuring timely replenishment of perishable products and minimizing stockouts.
- Fostered a culture of operational excellence by promoting continuous improvement initiatives across perishables departments.
- Executed risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and maintain product quality standards.
- Managed financial oversight for perishables category, ensuring budget adherence and maximizing profitability.
Skills
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Ethics and integrity
- Contract negotiation
- Organizational structuring
Accomplishments
. Chairman of the Board Produce Marketing Association 1997
. Chairman of the Executive Committee Produce Marketing Association 1997
. Chairman of the WalPac Advisory Committee 1996 ( Walmart's political action committee ) . Lectured at 6 universities ( Cornell, University of Florida, University of Michigan, Texas A&M. Willamette University) . Contributed to a retail management textbook " Retailing Management"Levy/Weitz 2004
.Frequent contributor to national produce industry publications including " the Packer", " Produce News"," Produce Business", " And Now You Know" " the Bluebook"
. Testified before the National Labor Relations Board ( NLRB) and the House Agriculture Committe)
Timeline
Board of Directors Member
County Fresh Foods
02.2020 - 09.2021
President
Bland Farms
08.2012 - 09.2014
President
Naturipe Farms
08.2008 - 09.2010
Founder/President
Peterson Insights
06.2007 - 06.2023
Senior Vice President/GMM -Perishables
Walmart Stores, Inc
10.1991 - 03.2007