Wakefern Food
Pamela Ofri, CSM, MBA, PMP, SSGB, currently serves as Director of Own Brands at Wakefern Food Corp., where strategic management of a $2.9 billion sales portfolio encompasses category management and new product development. Previously, Pamela held various roles at Johnson & Johnson, including Strategic Sourcing Manager for the Precision Plastics Category, overseeing a $258 million spend portfolio, and guiding risk management efforts during a pivotal reorganization. Earlier positions include Program Management Office Director at Affinity Solutions, where operational efficiency was significantly enhanced, and Senior Project Manager at Geneva Worldwide. Pamela's academic background includes an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Strategy from Rutgers University and a BA in Spanish and French from the University of Maryland.
Wakefern Food
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Following World War II, the end of food rationing and the lifting of price controls marked the beginning of a challenging time for the independent grocer. During the war, customer loyalty to independent grocers was strong, but afterward, the bigger self-service supermarkets were offering a wider selection at lower prices, and frugal shoppers took notice.