Derek Layo

Derek Layo is an accomplished logistics professional with extensive experience in transportation management and carrier procurement. Currently serving as a Category Manager for Logistics at Freshpet since April 2024, Derek previously held various roles at United States Cold Storage, Inc., where key responsibilities included managing national RFPs with a $200M transportation spend, procuring and onboarding carriers, and overseeing logistics operations. Derek's expertise in data analysis and system implementation, highlighted by the development of dashboards and reports using Tableau, has significantly enhanced operational efficiency. An education background in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Penn State University further supports Derek’s professional competencies in this field.