Jennifer Shomenta (Maki)
Chief Procurement Officer, SVP at Cargill
Cargill•United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience34+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Seasoned and inspirational leader with a 30+ year track record of aligning strategy to profitability and customer results. Strong knowledge and expertise operating global businesses by optimizing sales, marketing, operations, and effective risk management. Excels at transforming cultures and leveraging technology to accelerate business objectives. Viewed as a trusted and values-based leader. Builds high-performing teams and relates well to people at all organizational levels. Aligns high-level strategy with operational execution resulting in strong business performance and growth.
Career Timeline
- CargillCurrentJul 1992–Present· 34 yrs 2 mos
- Chief Procurement OfficerCurrentJul 2024–Present
- President and Group Leader, Transformation Lead Cargill Food Solutions and BioindustrialOct 2022–Jul 2024
- President and Group Leader, Global Edible Oils SolutionsJul 2021–Oct 2022
- Vice President, Managing Director North America Global Edible Oils SolutionsJun 2019–Jul 2021
- Vice President, Global Managing Director, Cargill MaltOct 2017–Oct 2019
- Vice President, Managing Director Ag Supply Chain North AmericaJun 2015–Oct 2017
- Vice President, General Manager Softseeds-BiodieselFeb 2011–Jun 2015
- General Manager BiodieselAug 2008–Feb 2011
- Commercial Manager and Strategy Leader Dry Corn IngrdientsFeb 2003–Aug 2008
- Business Strategy AnalystJul 2000–Feb 2003
- Commodity TraderJul 1992–Jul 2000
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Jennifer Shomenta (Maki)
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
StrategyFood IndustryCross-functional Team LeadershipSupply ChainLeadershipManagementForecasting