Gary Baker

Senior Director of Fresh | Member Board of Directors

Role
Member Board of Directors at Southeast Produce Council
Location
Hickory, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Gary Baker

With over three decades in the wholesale industry, my career is anchored by a steadfast commitment to excellence in inventory and retail management. At Merchants Distributors, my leadership extends beyond day-to-day operations to pioneering strategies that keep our fresh departments thriving and responsive to market trends.As a Board Member of the Southeast Produce Council, I champion initiatives that empower regional produce communities. Our collective success is a testament to the power of collaboration, a principle that underpins my approach to both merchandising and industry advocacy.

Experience

  1. Member Board of Directors

    Southeast Produce Council

    Sep 2019 — Present · North Millen, GA, US

    We were founded in with one purpose: To provide rich support for produce farmers, suppliers, buyers, and consumers in the Southeast.

Education

  • Pine Forest High School

    High School Diploma

  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration

    1992 — 1994

Skills

  • Merchandising
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Profit
  • Grocery
  • P&L
  • Forecasting
  • Wholesale
  • Retail
  • Purchasing
  • P
  • Private Label
  • Supply Chain
  • Pricing
  • Food

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