Managed data standards and governance for Material Master Data Management in the Make-to-Deploy (MTD) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) value streams, including standards for materials, quality, new product introductions, and data integration.Data Design & Delivery: Led and supported data management initiatives in US, UK, Canada, Poland, and South Africa related to the PepsiCo global template to support SAP S/4HANA ERP global deployment.Project Management and Roll-out: Directed activities related to MTD, EAM master data standards and conversion for locations in the United Kingdom; managed onsite for 4 months of initial European deployment.Global Standards: Built and maintained the global standards and support for Pepsi Beverages North America/Frito-Lay North America and initial European deployments.Data Governance: Managed changes to standards, established data quality controls, and employed data analysis and data cleansing processes for data accuracy.Managed the migration and implementation of nearly 500 users to Winshuttle/Precisely-Evolve including training and delivery, software installation and establishing script-building standards and resolved issues.Led team of testers and developers to conduct functional testing, system testing and user acceptance testing for a custom S/4 enhancement that allowed IDOCs to process more efficiently between SAP systems. Conducted hands-on testing to deliver a high-quality solution with immediate impact to data processing efficiency.Coordinated annual employee philanthropy events supporting Junior Achievement and Resume Writing Clinics and Disability Mentoring Days, with partners including the Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and Chicago Public Schools.

Managed multiple teams working with workflow and data management tools for master data collection, processing and reporting to support materials and supply chain data globally. Drove projects supporting governance, innovation, process improvements, and business change needs.Led eCommerce Phase 2 Project and Canada 1WorldSync (1WS) integration and implemented Master Data Management (MDM) and Business Process Management (BPM) changes for integration to the 1WS major release.Directed Russia MDM Project and implemented MDM tool with integration to SAP and non-SAP systems, harmonizing various material and supply chain attributes to sync with 1WS.Led team for Mexico material master workflow tool implementation and supported global initiatives relating to customer, supply chain and materials data in multiple countries including UK, Mexico, Canada, and Russia.Oversaw detailed, data-driven initiatives to integrate legacy systems and material master data with SAP in North America.Drafted business requirements for custom enhancements and solutions for ABAP development to drive project needs.

Managed material master setup and readiness during several complex product introductions with 7,000+ SAP workflows completed in less than a week.Optimized data to allow materials to synchronize across multiple business units and support master data goals.Headed customer and material master Data Management Organization (DMO) support teams as Baseline Data Support Manager.Scripted dozens of Winshuttle recordings to enter data more efficiently and effectively into SAP. These scripts were built with reuse and repeatability in mind for data-intensive users to be able to enter data more efficiently, while driving quality data by significantly reducing manual entry.

Directed efforts to support an Enterprise Data Management (EDM) tool serving as a repository for Integrated Supply Chain Planning attributes.Improved quality of data with strong emphasis on preventing data errors. Reduced number of workflow steps in process to improve material setup service level by 28% on finished good materials, and automated attribute population replacing 60,000 steps per year through defaults, setting changes, and validations with auto-populations.

Worked internally and externally on projects supporting supply chain software company and its clients. Conducted studies and implemented solutions to help customers obtain the ideal inventory level, balancing profit and service goals.Analyzed clients’ distribution and manufacturing supply chains to determine the optimal levels of inventory for achieving corporate goals.Implemented forecasting and replenishment software at key clients to help companies with goals to reduce inventory, increase service level and have lowest annual inventory costs.Rolled out project management standards and software throughout the organization including set up, training, reporting requirements/metrics, consultant training and documentation for improved accountability and efficiency.

Project manager and strategist as consultant for supply chain, IT, manufacturing, and distribution.Planned international supply chain/IT solution to assist client in goal to obtain zero packaging/labeling defects.Improved material flow and reduced error potential through creation of new processes within manufacturing and distribution at global automotive and electronics supplier.Established standards for best practices procedures at multiple locations with demonstrable efficiency improvements.

Project Manager for the rollout of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software to interface with SAP for hundreds of users in all manufacturing and distribution facilities in Europe and the United States.Oversaw the issues database and resolution tracking for data to ensure effective prioritization and management of issues.Maintained budget and cost tracking for multimillion dollar MES rollout.Prepared business cases, project plans, budgets, ROI documentation for several projects and presented to senior management/governance board for approval.Project Manager for manufacturing absorption costing and demand flow technology lean manufacturing system solutions.

Advanced from roles in manufacturing and process improvement to leadership in SAP implementation and IT applications for an electronics, components, and semiconductor manufacturer.Led production, materials management, engineering, and quality functional areas during post go-live support.Coordinated all aspects of IT project management for the automotive strategic business unit and priorities for IT.Worked with Ireland implementation group in preparation for manufacturing facility go-live. Managed issues resolution team with 90% of documented issues resolved in first three months after go-live.Successfully implemented the production-related SAP software for four North American facilities.Implemented bar coding and new labelling standards for production reporting.Trained 50+ associates on use of SAP system and new procedure changes.In manufacturing role, led operations in three high-profile departments, supervising production, quality, budgets, and staffing and provided support for customer relations. Directed team of 70 associates, 3 supervisors and 2 group leaders as direct reports.Identified and implemented more than $1 million in cost reductions and improved hourly output 50% on one production line using cycle-time reductions, quality improvements, quick-change and improved tooling, and split-shift staffing.Increased quality in three departments between 20 and 60 percent, by shifting employee focus from detection to prevention of quality issues.Improved inventory accuracy in all areas of facility through additional controls, process adjustments and training.