John Lerch

John Lerch is an experienced professional with a strong background in data management, pricing strategies, and business process engineering. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Master Data Management and Special Projects at RITE AID, John leads cross-functional initiatives that enhance Category Management and optimize processes. Previously, as Director of Pricing, John developed pricing strategies for store products and implemented innovative tools to improve operational efficiency. John's experience includes roles as Business Process Lead at Ahold and Director of Retail Strategies at Giant Food Stores, where management of large teams and collaboration with senior executives were critical to developing and executing pricing strategies. John's early career involved programming and merchandising roles at Giant Food Stores and an internship at IBM. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College and furthered education at Villanova University.