David Lien

David Lien is an experienced professional in demand and supply planning within the pet food industry, currently serving as the Demand Planning Team Lead at Mars, a position held since April 2011. Lien's extensive background at Mars includes roles such as Senior Supply Planning Manager, Project Manager, Segment Planning Manager, and Operations Planner, focusing on various aspects of product forecasting, operations, and inventory management. Prior to joining Mars, Lien was the Operations Manager at Big Time Toys, overseeing production and logistics. Lien's career began as a Field Artillery Officer in the US Army. Lien holds an Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota.