Jennifer Wandler
Executive Director, Growth Solutions Field Cat Man @KeHE Distributors
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director, Growth Solutions Field Cat Man @KeHE Distributors
Executive Director, Growth Solutions/ Field Category Management
EDUCATION
Illinois State University
B.S., Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT JENNIFER WANDLER
Dynamic and forward-thinking merchandising/commercial executive with over two decades of expertise driving market share, exceeding financial targets, and building private label brands within both foodservice distribution and retail sectors. Proven track record leveraging data to optimize supply chain efficiencies, secure competitive contracts, establish strategic partnerships with global suppliers and key clients, as well as devise and implement innovative, lucrative go-to-market strategies. Flourishes in fast-paced, collaborative environments, prioritizing the cultivation of robust internal and external relationships. Known for exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills that empower and advance teams and organizations. Ready to leverage expertise in an executive leadership role at a growth focused organization to elevate their programs, brands, and teams to new heights.SKILLS• DISC – ID (Influencer/Dominant)| Strengths Finder: Communication, Woo, Achiever, Strategic, Competition• Connector: Servant leader committed to building exceptional, engaged teams, and developing talent. Communicates shared vision to build strong internal and external connections focused on meeting and exceeding collective goals• Results-Oriented: Demonstrated success in creating and executing both short-term and long-term plans to boost EBITDA, including achieving multi-year sales and financial performance goals, annual operating plan (AOP) planning, and P&L management.• Strategy: Adept at crafting go-to-market strategies, overseeing M&A integration, driving organizational transformation, and managing change effectively• • Analytics: Expert in crafting growth strategies by deriving insights from internal and external sources, including market, customer/consumer data, category trends, and industry analyses (e.g, Circana, Datassentials)• Sourcing: Skilled in high-stakes negotiations, global sourcing/procurement, with a strong focus on managing strategic vendor and customer relationships while reducing cost of goods sold (COGS).• Category Management: Proficient in optimizing product assortments & pricing strategies, developing private label brands, commercializing innovative products, promotional planning & marketing
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