As the current leader of a dynamic team of six, I am entrusted with overseeing a substantial $100 million product portfolio within Walmart's Global Governance segment. This pivotal segment encompasses an array of critical areas vital to the corporation's integrity and operational excellence, including global ethics and compliance, e-commerce, legal affairs, security, digital citizenship, and financial services.

Collaborate closely with plant and facility operations to ensure timely fulfillment of all procurement needs.Lead a diverse team of 14, comprising salaried, hourly, and temporary members, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.Develop and implement new processes to enhance the efficiency and success of the procurement organization following a strategic talent restructure.Identify and leverage opportunities for automation within existing processes, enabling the team to achieve superior performance levels with optimized resources.Serve as a pivotal change agent in the COUPA implementation, driving the adoption of cutting-edge Source to Procure technology at Tyson Foods Procurement.Successfully automated redundant tasks, resulting in an annual savings of over 2,500 man-hours.Engage in cross-functional collaboration with teams within Procurement, including Direct and Indirect Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management, and Accounts Payable, to streamline operations and enhance synergy.

Led the pricing aspect of SAP S4 implementation as the Order to Cash (OTC) order management pricing lead, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.Ensured Tyson Foods' pricing functionality within SAP S4 was accurately configured to meet the diverse needs of the enterprise, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.Collaborated extensively with various IT departments including Order Management, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), Finance, and Trade, guaranteeing cohesive functionality across all sectors.Took a hands-on approach in managing the development within SAP S4 SD (Sales and Distribution) and Vistex, demonstrating technical expertise and leadership.Provided primary support for the SAP Vistex module and secondary support for the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This included resolving day-to-day system issues through comprehensive diagnostics, configuring adjustments, developing custom solutions, or implementing fixes from SAP to maintain system integrity and performance

Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to drive the implementation of system projects, encompassing the development of strategic plans, resource management, and the timely delivery of Finance application portfolio deliverables.Offer both functional and technical guidance to business analysts and programming teams within the portfolio. This includes prioritizing tasks, providing mentorship, evaluating work products, and reporting on team progress.Lead hands-on development across multiple SAP modules, including MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), WM (Warehouse Management), and PM (Plant Maintenance), among others.Oversee the full lifecycle management of applications within this domain, from development and implementation to ongoing maintenance. This includes managing systems analysis, programming efforts, and routine maintenance tasks.Ensure adherence to policy statements and procedures, maintaining proper documentation and implementing necessary controls for compliance.Supervise consultants and contractors engaged in project or maintenance work, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with project goals.Manage day-to-day operations of all Finance modules to ensure system stability, regulatory compliance, and security measures are in place.Support and enhance financial systems, including but not limited to General Ledger (G/L), Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Cash Management (CE), Fixed Assets (FA), Governance/Risk/Controls (GRC), and Financial Reporting modules.Engage closely with senior IT and management teams to ensure clear understanding and documentation of business system project requirements, alongside ensuring robust development, testing, and maintenance strategies are implemented

Collaborated with various internal departments to optimize personnel and equipment utilization, enhancing overall operational efficiency.Engaged with senior management to align the dispatch group's functions with the company's strategic direction and operational goals, ensuring seamless integration and contribution to corporate objectives.Coordinated with production teams to devise delivery schedules, taking into account truck capacities, delivery distances, production timelines, and unloading requirements, to streamline logistics and ensure timely deliveries.Created and managed planning tools for effective determination of mid to long-term inter-company haul (ICH) schedules, including nights and weekends, and for accurate truck allocation, improving logistics planning and resource allocation.Addressed and resolved aggregate delivery issues by troubleshooting and coordinating with relevant parties, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.Compiled and maintained comprehensive reports on driver, customer, and truck efficiency, alongside other time analysis reports, to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement