Accountability for the coordination and execution of transportation procurement events for various functions to include ocean, truck, intermodal, bulk liquid tanker and bulk potato bids for all divisions such as Frito Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker. In 2021 PepsiCo launched “PepsiCo Positive” which is our strategy that puts both sustainability and human capital at the center of everything we do so my role grew to support the advancements of electric vehicle and alternative fuel implementations along with an EPA SmartWay participation requirement for carriers which was previously optional.

Responsible for the sustainment, continuous improvement and deployment of TMS (Transportation Management Solutions) outside USA. Key markets included Europe, Latin America and Middle East/North Africa. Key responsibilities include leading the continuous improvement agenda, market engagements, functionality maturity curve execution, super user training, system upgrades and expansion of the TMS solution Globally.

Responsible for planning the daily optimized solutions. Collaboratingwith field partners at PepsiCo (Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker, Gatorade & Tropicana) production plants, copackers, distribution centers and suppliers todeliver the most profitable executable solutions for the western United States.

Responsible for on time delivery of over 22,000 outbound sales orders and transfer shipments from 21 copack facilities in the West Region annually ($30MM carrier spend). Delivery to 20 PepsiCo distribution centers and 75 customer locations throughout Canada, United States and Latin America via truck, intermodal and ocean container. Ensuring on time delivery of all Stock Transfers and Sales Orders out of these sites by partnering with common carriers, PCNA production planners, Copack site staff, and the Pepsico Warehouse Delivered Transportation team.

Part of the team responsible for the planning, design, testing and training for distribution management conversion to SAP at over 200 Frito-Lay and Tropicana plants and distribution centers across Canada and the United States. Directly supported 9 different locations on-site during the conversion process. Selected for Master Data training, Pilot go-live at the Lynchburg plant and sole on-site support for the Hawaii and Alaska Frito-Lay distribution centers.

Lead “Over the Road” (OTR) group of approximately 50 drivers, 4 maintenance mechanics, 4 hostlers and administrative staff of 10. Responsible for people and team development, quality performance, cost, service and safety. Develop and manage a comprehensive asset utilization plan including vehicle acquisition, annual fleet and garage operations. Perform mode selection analysis on the use of common carrier and company fleet. Interface with internal customers, vending customers and Frito Lay sales associates. Maintain the warehouse management system and improve inventory accuracy levels through the use of cycle count and reconciliation. Manage efficient space utilization and dock utilization; door and trailer turns. Monitor daily productivity and adherence to the shipping schedule. Manage order fill rate, product availability, and on time delivery. Manage Drop trailer programs with delivered carriers and CPU customers. Administer policies and procedures and conduct presentations and formal training programs. Provide development opportunities, training, and coaching.

Responsible for a basic profit center unit for the company. Totally responsible for the generation of acceptable profits measured against people management, investment and revenue, optimum utilization of assets, and growth of the branches in Phoenix and Tucson. Responsible for these basic functions of the branches: Maintenance Operations, Rental, current account retention and development, support implementation of Safety, Health and Environmental Standards and procedures, established measurable annual facility and branch goals, ensured that Safety, Health and Environment performance is measured and appropriately rewarded, lead and participated in the Safety, Health and Environmental Committee and recognition programs to effectively manage and communicate Safety, Health and Environmental issues, coordinate communications with regulatory agencies, review all accidents to ensure appropriate corrective actions had been taken.

Managed the daily logistics and rental operations of eight profit center locations in Southern California and the California Central Coast. Ensured optimum utilization for a fleet of more than 2,000 rental and “Full-Service” leased vehicles by increasing rental margin, generating acceptable profits, controlling operational costs, monitoring vehicle maintenance, maintaining audit compliance requirements for the product lines, successfully collecting outstanding customer debt thus reducing Days Revenue Outstanding (DRO), analyzing profit and loss with the ability to forecast, developed and implemented powerful short and long-term financial strategies to increase revenue. Successfully handled and managed internal Integrated Logistics accounts. Developed positive business relations with both local and national vendors and a large variety of business customers. Negotiated business agreements. Handled and solved customer transportation needs to include emergency roadside assistance calls from the 24-hour Ryder Customer Response Center by promptly locating and coordinating a replacement vehicle or expediting repair services to effect continued delivery of freight. Managed 25 full-time sales and operational employees at multiple locations. Organized, led and facilitated group meetings and helped teach employee classes at the local level and at corporate headquarters. Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, and developing an area team that focused on ensuring customer/client satisfaction and marketing strategies to retain and acquire new business.