Jerry Leeper
Global Protein Procurement
- Role
- VP Global Procurement at Johnsonville
- Location
- Sheboygan Falls, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jerry Leeper
As an economist with over 30 years of experience, I have a proven track record of leading teams and driving strategic decision-making in the agriculture and food industry. I hold an MBA from Rockhurst University and a BS in Agricultural Economics from Colorado State University. My expertise lies in analyzing market trends, optimizing supply chains, and developing innovative solutions to enhance profitability and sustainability. I have successfully led as CEO and Chief Economist at Protein Strategies, where I oversaw the company\'s growth and expansion into new markets. Additionally, I have served as the Chief Procurement Officer at Harvest-Sherwood, where I managed procurement operations and ensured cost-effectiveness. Currently, I am an economist at SugarCreek, where I apply my analytical skills and industry knowledge to support the company\'s strategic initiatives.
Experience
VP Global Procurement
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
Rockhurst University
MBA
1998 — 1999
Colorado State University
BS, Agriculture, Vet, Animal Science, Economics
1981 — 1984
Skills
- Forecasting
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Supply Chain
- Food
- Supply Chain Management
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Procurement
- Change Management
- Purchasing
- Food Industry
- Product Development
- Business Strategy
- Risk Management
- Team Building
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing
- Meat
- Negotiation
- Budgets
- Business Planning
- Food Processing
- Financial Analysis
- Strategy
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Service
- Sales Management
- Mergers
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- New Business Development
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Economics
- Business Turnaround
- Contract Negotiation
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