Katie Reed

Katie Reed currently serves as the Lead Category Buyer at Gordon Food Service, where notable achievements include negotiating $7.6 million in cost savings, exceeding annual operating goals. Previously, at Meijer, Katie held roles such as Associate Buyer, achieving over $600,000 in annual savings through vendor negotiations, and successfully managed buying desks during staff absences. Katie also has experience as a Business Analyst II, mentoring trainees, and has played key roles in merchandise coordination and sales processes. Earlier career positions at JCPenney included various roles in department management and customer service, coupled with a foundational role as a Purchasing Assistant at Ferris State University. Educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Business Administration from Ferris State University and courses in Business Administration and Fashion Marketing from Ivy Tech Community College and the Savannah College of Art and Design.