Jason Massing
West Chester,OH
Summary
Passionate produce professional with a strong background of over 20 years of industry experience in retail operations, supply chain management, and corporate produce merchandising. Skilled in leading teams, optimizing processes, and fostering supplier partnerships. High flexibility working with purpose to drive efficiency and achieve measurable growth in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity Buyer
Kroger
Cincinnati, OH
06.2021 - Current
- Cultivated relationships and worked directly with suppliers across volatile markets for several commodities, including melons, grapes, pumpkins, and tropicals.
- Executed seasonal programs to achieve budget goals and lead the category's long-term strategy for growth.
- Evaluated performance across key metrics to align with best-in-class suppliers.
Store Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Cincinnati, OH
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Led daily operations across a store of 130 team members, with positive EBITDA.
- Executed regional strategies to improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations before, and during, COVID.
- Flexible servant leader adapted to a consistently changing retail and online landscape.
Produce Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Mason/Cincinnati, OH
12.2008 - 05.2019
- Maintained inventory management, vendor relationships, and retail execution across all levels of retail.
- Launched one of Amazon's three original pilot stores for online delivery in 2018.
- Produce Regional All-Star 2018 and 2019.
Education
GED -
Bishop Fenwick High School
01-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
CincinnatiSkills
- Detailed market analysis
- Eye for detail
- Category innovation
- Supportive team player
- Long-term planning
- Solution-oriented
- Self-sufficient
- Ability to pivot and multitask
Timeline
Commodity Buyer
Kroger
06.2021 - Current
Store Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
05.2019 - 06.2021
Produce Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
12.2008 - 05.2019
GED -
Bishop Fenwick High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati