July 2021 Supplier Update

This summer of 2021 is one filled with optimism and joy, and I hope that you all are finding some time to spend with friends and family in the sun!  This year especially we find ourselves reflecting on 2020, diligently working with our mutual customers in 2021, and planning for 2022.  Please be sure to make an appointment with your Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for a business review and planning session.  It’s the best time to really get a state of the partnership and to work strategically towards growth in 2022 and beyond.

UNFI’s New Strategic Vision: Fuel the Future

As you may have seen in the past few weeks, UNFI has publicly outlined our new multi-year strategic vision: Fuel the Future.  Please see letter to our Supplier Community from our CEO, Steve Spinner.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Updates

Newly Promoted

Maureen Hines has been promoted to Senior Director, Supplier Merchandising.  Maureen is responsible for managing the grocery, frozen, and dairy categories.  Maureen has a strong proficiency for developing and mentoring strong and mutually beneficial supplier partnerships and driving team performance.  In her new role, Maureen will take on the additional responsibilities of UpNEXT and Community Marketplace.  Maureen reports to Melissa Angle, Vice President, Supplier Merchandising. 

Nancy Semmelrock has been promoted to Senior Director, Supplier Merchandising Support Services. Nancy brings over 30 years of experience at UNFI to the role and has been instrumental in the development and deployment of critical processes and procedures that drive efficiencies for the Supplier Merchandising team.  In her new role, Nancy will take on the additional responsibilities of Natural Debit Balance and Conventional Supplier Support Services.  Nancy reports to Melissa Angle, Vice President, Supplier Merchandising.

An updated list of UNFI SRMs, contact info, line, and category assignments can be found here on UNFI’s Supplier Support Site.

Procurement Team Updates

An updated list of UNFI Procurement Team contacts and assignments can be found here on UNFI’s Supplier Support Site.

Accounts Payable (AP) Updates

An updated list of AP contacts and assignments can be found here on UNFI’s Supplier Support Site.