Kelly Underwood

Kelly Underwood is an experienced professional in product development and purchasing within the retail sector, currently serving as a DC Buyer for Grocery & Natural Living at Fresh Thyme Market since October 2020. With a background that includes roles such as Body Care & General Merchandise Purchasing Coordinator and Product Developer for silicone and metal bakeware at Wilton Brands, Kelly has a proven track record of identifying product opportunities and streamlining processes to enhance production and reduce costs. Prior experience includes coordinating global product categories at The Pampered Chef and managing merchandising activities at Cook's Direct. Kelly's expertise in building vendor relationships and launching successful products is complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from Western Illinois University.