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Jeff Ludwin

Vice President of Procurement & Manufacturing at Open Farm

Jeff Ludwin has extensive experience in supply chain and procurement roles. Jeff is currently the Vice President of Procurement & Manufacturing at Open Farm Pet. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice President of Supply Chain at Open Farm Pet.

Before joining Open Farm Pet, Ludwin worked as the Head of Supply Chain at Picadeli US, where they built the company's foundational supply chain and enabled a successful go-to-market launch. Their responsibilities included product selection, vendor onboarding, contract manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.

From 2018 to 2020, Ludwin served as the Global Sourcing Director at Juul Labs, where they developed and led the global sourcing strategy for the company's liquids category. Jeff was responsible for supplier selection, vendor management, cost negotiations, and contracts.

Prior to their role at Juul Labs, Ludwin worked at Blue Apron as the Global Supply Chain Director. Jeff successfully built and managed a best-in-class global seafood program, partnering with strategic vendors to expand the offering, optimize quality, and lower costs.

Ludwin also held leadership positions at Door to Door Organics and FreshDirect. At Door to Door Organics, they served as the Vice President of Merchandising & Procurement, where they structured, directed, and managed merchandising and procurement. At FreshDirect, Ludwin held various roles including Senior Merchandising Director, Merchandising Director, and Merchandising Manager.

Overall, Ludwin's work experience showcases their expertise in supply chain management, procurement, and global sourcing across different industries.

Jeff Ludwin earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School. No specific start or end year for this education is provided.

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Timeline

  • Vice President of Procurement & Manufacturing

    January 1, 2023 - present

  • Vice President of Supply Chain

    May, 2022

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