John Jantson

John Jantson

Transformational Business Leader

Wakefern Food Corp.Keasbey, New Jersey, United States

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Experience34+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Aug 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2023–Present
  • Oct 2018–Sep 2019· 11 mos
    • Senior Vice President Corporate Development & Innovation
      Oct 2018–Sep 2019
  • May 2016–Oct 2018· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Sr. Vice President Corporate Development and Innovation
      Nov 2017–Oct 2018
    • Vice President Corporate Development and Innovation
      May 2016–Nov 2017
  • Dec 2005–May 2016· 10 yrs 5 mos
    • Vice President Corporate Projects
      Aug 2013–May 2016
    • Senior Director, Sales
      Sep 2012–Aug 2013
    • Sr. Director Supply Chain Systems
      Dec 2005–Sep 2012
  • Sep 1995–Dec 2005· 10 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Manager, Information Technology
      Sep 1995–Dec 2005
  • Apr 1994–Sep 1995· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Lead, Project
      Apr 1994–Sep 1995
    • Project Administrator
      Apr 1993–Apr 1994
  • May 1992–Apr 1993· 11 mos
    • Residence Hall Director
      May 1992–Apr 1993

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Business Administration and Management, General

SUNY Geneseo

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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ERPProject ManagementSupply ChainBusiness ProcessLeadershipManagementProcurementRequirements AnalysisStrategyPricingCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyRetailEnterprise SoftwareStart-upsProcess ImprovementIntegrationBusiness DevelopmentIT StrategyForecasting