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
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
Member Board of Directors
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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