•Responsible for onboarding and collaborating with the required sprint-specific category manager and vendors•Support the design of DTV insight capabilities and ensure the required Procurement and supplier and category insights are available•Oversee Procurement-related validation and implementation activities across a portfolio of opportunities

•Oversee all facets of inventory management, flawless execution of new business actions / promotions / discontinuances, obsolescence management, vendor performance (focused on KPIs, material readiness, capacity management, and on-time service), as well as productivity for rigid and secondary packaging•Ensure the timely execution of PepsiCo Procurement related tasks in the Cornerstone commercialization Tool and work collaboratively with the Cornerstone Analysts to ensure timely completion of graphic requisition assignment, pricing activities, and planning/execution of business initiatives.•Provide leadership and direction to develop raw material transition strategies to execute business change with minimal obsolescence and ensure the prompt payment of obsolescence invoices.•Collaborate within PepsiCo Procurement Teams and with cross-functional partners in task force and ad hoc to ensure supply assurance for business initiatives and special projects•Manage a team of Supply Managers responsible for the execution of business initiatives and inventory planning for secondary packaging supporting Frito-Lay US as well as provide continuous improvement feedback and career development for all direct reports.

•Analyze and ensure flawless execution and implementation of all business proposal initiatives related to material supply.•Ensure sufficient inventory at suppliers and plants during emergencies or other non-routine shipments.•Support base business by minimizing system inventory and obsolescence while driving overall productivity.•Ensure accurate inventory quantities and timely delivery of materials to execute business change and new product rollout.•Interact closely with Marketing, Supply Chain Commercial Planning & Execution, Product Supply, and R&D to support innovation and productivity initiatives.

•Ensure accurate inventory quantities and timely delivery of materials to execute business change and new product roll out. •Develop and execute material run out strategies to minimize material obsolescence related to business change.•Develop strategic business partnerships with suppliers leveraging integrated business systems, best practices and vendor managed inventory.•Provide leadership and direction in multi-functional task force meetings, conference calls, etc. to develop strategies to execute business change with suppliers that leverage productivity, best practices and vendor managed inventories.

•Provide field support for all supply chain planning related opportunities•Represents Asset Optimization & field operations as subject matter expert, driving new or multi-functional supply chain initiatives•Partner with field operations and production planning teams in generating efficient and productive master production & master line schedules•Facilitate the accuracy of Site supply plans, ensuring representation of the production run schedule and quantities covered•Facilitate the analysis of supply chain planning performance including source based fill rate and schedule attainment•Develop, motivate, and coach field constituents to attain successful business outcomes and business objectives•Application of consistent standard operating procedures to drive continuous improvement•Leads coordination with business and BIS backline teams to deliver supply chain planning efficiencies

-Ownership and responsibility for Tactical Sourcing assigned platforms-Sourcing & tracking of 0-4 week out ad hoc support loads-Develop and update forecast and tracking models for all major promotional timeframes-Determine date needed for Field Coordinators to make the most efficient sourcing decisions-Weekly production tracking and analysis of platforms

-Ensure the availability of RMs and packaging materials in support of the PWF Arlington production departments-Ensure timely assessment of procurement timelines-Build and sustain organizational capability, employee development and relations-Work with Planners & Scheduler to ensure effective capacity utilization-Review product freshness and determine potential usage of ageing product-Drive the effectiveness of the RM Planning process and implement process improvements where necessary while always maintaining robust control design and execution

•Evaluate supplier performance & provide key information to Procurement Manager & Global Procurement Team for vendor performance evaluation•Negotiate & develop alternate local suppliers (PTR projects) to ensure high quality, low cost and ontime delivery of direct materials•Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced goods & services meet the needs of the business•Forecast, negotiate, and track freight costs ensuring that AOP targets are adhered to•Provide support for new products introduction process with new raw material data set-up & sourcing confirmation

•Issue purchase orders for raw and packaging materials in SAP and follow up on the approval cycle according to the schedule of authority •Create delivery schedules to secure planned safety stocks and ensure that 95% of materials are in house one week ahead of production requirements •Compare daily materials’ opening stocks versus weekly requirements with respect to production plan•Follow up with quality and food safety issues and communicate with the suppliers•Review SAP contracts on a quarterly basis and update material requirements

•Provided project management support for 5 Gatorade manufacturing facilities by monitoring and capitalizing more than $50MM in CIP balances over a 2 year period.•Assisted all 5 Gatorade manufacturing facilities with asset write offs and asset transfers in accordance to PepsiCo Financial Policy and GAAP guidelines.•Prepared PBU depreciation forecasts which have achieved a forecast accuracy of 99% for 8 consecutive periods. Created the 2012 depreciation AOP for the Tolleson and Oakland facilities.•Lead fixed asset inventories for Oakland and Tolleson that have a Gross Property base of $58MM and $285MM respectively. •Coordinated period call reviews with controllers and project managers to facilitate open communication regarding capital project statuses.•Assisted project managers in meeting capital AOP targets by analyzing capital spend and submitting period forecasts to the Chicago Capital Team.•Developed numerous one point lessons to aid in researching capital project information in SAP for site and corporate engineers.

Utilized SAP to perform period close activities, such as distributing material ledger and activity quantities, analyzing back flush errors, reconciling bottle receipts, and updating period end reporting.Processed accounts payable confirmations in SAP and created period end accruals to ensure that the accurate financial data is reported before closing a period. Performed inventory cycle counts to correct variances in packaging and raw materials on a weekly basis.Prepared weekly labor forecast graphs to communicate plant and distribution center labor performance to Blue Ridge Leadership Team.Assisted PFSS accounts payable team in resolving direct material goods receipt issues within SAP to expedite payments to vendors.

 Provided analyses of variable manufacturing expenses to support the development of Blue Ridge’s AOP.  Executed quarterly SOX testing and led annual self assessment audits to ensure that internal controls were compliant with corporate policies. Assisted in periodic financial results reviews with department managers to ensure that spending aligned with budgeted projections. Supported the successful implementation of SAP Release 5 Travel Management deployment and served as the primary point of contact for Blue Ridge end users. Served as primary payroll backup performing all payroll duties including entering various associate attendance forms into Kronos Workforce Central, verifying timecard accuracy, and balancing weekly payroll figures.