PHOENIX, AZ - Randy Scott, the former Category Manager at Food Lion, has recently joined Sprouts Farmers Market as its Senior Manager of Produce Procurement.
A produce and retail veteran of over 25 years, Mr. Scott served as the Category Manager at Food Lion since 1991, according to his LinkedIn profile. Known for his produce expertise and professionalism, he is admired by many of his peers and has built a number of relationships with key produce and retail industry members alike.
Jim Corby, Director of Produce at Save Mart Supermarkets, tells me, “I have never met or worked with anyone as knowledgeable as Randy is about the produce industry and the supply chain that makes it work.”
Mr. Scott was also named to the United Fresh Produce Association’s Board of Directors in 2010, and served as a member of the United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board. He was also named Co-Chairman of the United Fresh 2009 Convention, according to Bloomberg Business.
Rex Lawrence, President and Founder of Joe Produce, congratulated Mr. Scott on his new hire, noting his strong experience in the industry.
“Randy is a great hire for Sprouts. He is extremely knowledgeable, well respected in the industry, and a great guy. He’s a true produce professional and well-informed, with tons of experience,” said Lawrence. “It’s obvious that Sprouts is working on building a ‘dream team’ in their produce department, and Randy is a great addition to some already strong players.”
Mr. Scott brings with him a wealth of experience in retail, merchandising, and inventory management. It’s clear that he will be extremely valuable to Sprouts’ produce business.
AndNowUKnow would like to congratulate his appointment to the Sprouts produce team.
