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Jennifer DeHaan
Hudsonville,MI
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Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with extensive experience at Gordon Food Service, excelling in demand forecasting and inventory management. Achieved a 98.7% service level while mitigating $400K in losses through strategic supplier oversight. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster cross-functional collaboration, driving significant cost savings and improved service levels.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Perishable Replenishment Planner
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming, MI
01.2016 - 04.2026
- Managed $10–20M in inventory across 15,000+ SKUs, including highly perishable categories with strict supplier and shelf-life requirements
- Achieved 98.7% service level, ranking among top performers across produce categories
- Mitigated $400K in potential losses by identifying supplier non-compliance with contracted shelf-life standards
- Utilized SAP and o9 systems to optimize inventory positioning, safety stock, replenishment strategies for effective inventory management
- Analyzed forecasts and inventory data to shape purchasing decisions, drive stock accuracy, supporting overall supply chain efficiency
- Coordinated with buyers, suppliers, vendors to optimize lead times, enhance product availability, improve service levels, streamlining operations
- Reduced inbound freight and improved efficiency by 10% through data-driven load optimization and planning adjustments
- Collaborated with procurement, transportation, quality, and operations teams to address supply issues and ensure operational continuity
Senior Commodity Planner
Haworth
Holland, MI
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Managed inventory and ordering process for raw materials and finished goods from domestic and international suppliers, optimizing supply chain efficiency
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely deliveries and resolved shortages, maintaining production continuity
- Aligned material plans with demand and capacity, enabling procurement and production teams to meet operational goals
- Reduced obsolete inventory by $100K through improved planning and material management strategies
- Resolved inventory discrepancies and BOM issues to improve data accuracy and strengthen supply reliability
Buyer / Planner
Amway Corporation (Alticor)
Ada, MI
11.2007 - 08.2011
- Directly managed $10M in raw materials and packaging procurement for cosmetics and skincare production
- Executed purchase orders and nurtured supplier relationships, ensuring timely material availability for production schedules
- Eliminated $100K in excess and obsolete inventory through strategic buying decisions and effective inventory control
- Optimized batch sizes and purchasing strategies, reducing inventory carrying costs by $20K
- Facilitated JD Edwards upgrade training, resulting in $1.2M in first-year savings
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory & Materials Management
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost management
- Supply Risk Mitigation
- Vendor monitoring
- ERP solutions (SAP, o9, JDA)
- Excel analysis
- Data reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supply chain systems
Leadership Development
- Women’s Foodservice Forum Leadership Conference
- Haworth Leadership Development Certification
- APICS Member
Timeline
Perishable Replenishment Planner
Gordon Food Service
01.2016 - 04.2026
Senior Commodity Planner
Haworth
11.2011 - 10.2015
Buyer / Planner
Amway Corporation (Alticor)
11.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Western Michigan University