Chris Purdue

Chris Purdue has extensive experience in various roles at Hormel Foods since April 2013, currently serving as Customer Business Manager. Prior positions include Trade Marketing Manager, Senior Customer Executive, Customer Executive, and Category Development Analyst. Purdue began with Hormel Foods as a Demand Planner, where responsibilities included developing accurate forecasts and conducting consensus meetings with cross-functional teams. Previous roles also encompass Shipping Supervisor and Production Supervisor, focusing on efficient operations and inventory management. Earlier experience includes a Warehouse Management Internship at Century Foods International, where inventory tracking systems were reviewed. Chris Purdue holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Central College, obtained in 2009.