Shawn Nielsen

Shawn Nielsen is an experienced professional in supply chain management and operations, currently serving as the S&OP Planning Manager for Global Retail at Blue Diamond Growers since September 2016, where management of fulfillment for retail products has resulted in a fulfillment percentage exceeding 98%. Previous roles include Senior Account Manager at Seagate Technology, overseeing west coast accounts, and Director of Materials and Fulfillment at Xyratex, with responsibilities spanning materials, procurement, inventory control, and logistics. Earlier experience includes roles as Manufacturing Manager and Materials Manager at Varian, Inc., where oversight of manufacturing and materials operations led to significant inventory management achievements. Shawn Nielsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from San Jose State University.