John Jantson
Transformational Business Leader
Wakefern Food Corp.•Keasbey, New Jersey, United States
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Seasoned grocery supply chain leader who candidly assesses organizational needs and builds a shared path to success across the organization. Extensive experience deploying a sophisticated methodology to plan and implement large scale supply chain programs that realize the business case increasing profitability and sales. A business leader with significant technical background and a proven track record of leading technology enabled efforts to drive improved business results. Deep grocery wholesaler experience working for the largest grocery wholesalers including C&S, Supervalu, and UNFI coupled with retail grocery experience working with Kroger, Cub Foods, and Pathmark.
Career Timeline
- Wakefern Food Corp.CurrentAug 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Information OfficerCurrentAug 2023–Present
- Oct 2018–Sep 2019· 11 mos
- Senior Vice President Corporate Development & InnovationOct 2018–Sep 2019
- May 2016–Oct 2018· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Sr. Vice President Corporate Development and InnovationNov 2017–Oct 2018
- Vice President Corporate Development and InnovationMay 2016–Nov 2017
- Dec 2005–May 2016· 10 yrs 5 mos
- Vice President Corporate ProjectsAug 2013–May 2016
- Senior Director, SalesSep 2012–Aug 2013
- Sr. Director Supply Chain SystemsDec 2005–Sep 2012
- Sep 1995–Dec 2005· 10 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Manager, Information TechnologySep 1995–Dec 2005
- Apr 1994–Sep 1995· 1 yr 5 mos
- Lead, ProjectApr 1994–Sep 1995
- Apr 1993–Apr 1994· 1 yr
- Project AdministratorApr 1993–Apr 1994
- May 1992–Apr 1993· 11 mos
- Residence Hall DirectorMay 1992–Apr 1993
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Business Administration and Management, General
SUNY Geneseo