Jill O'Neill

Jill O'Neill serves as Vice President of Merchandising at Independent Suppliers Group since October 2019, following an extensive career in various leadership roles in merchandising and procurement. Previously, at Essendant from 2006 to 2019, Jill held the position of Director of Merchandising for Furniture and Cut Sheet Paper, managing an $800 million P&L and overseeing supplier management, negotiations, and product development. Earlier experiences include roles as Senior Category Manager and Category Manager at Essendant, Product Manager at Grainger, and Supplier Manager at Boise Cascade Company, where significant cost savings and efficient supplier management strategies were achieved. Jill began their career as a Procurement Specialist and Purchasing Manager, culminating in comprehensive expertise in inventory management and supplier negotiations. Jill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a focus on Management and Marketing from the University of Iowa.