Responsible for the management of global commercial relationship with approximately thirty flavor ingredient suppliers, including price negotiations, service levels and gaining first access to innovation. Develop Global Procurement Business Plan using industry knowledge, to communicate goals, strategies and metrics to management.Lead negotiations of product supply strategy by leveraging product knowledge, volume and relationships in order to provide system benefit and optimization of supply chain.

Manage Food Service and Sparkling development projects. Partner with cross-functional business peers to make product or program decisions with broad impact, using subject matter knowledge to manage expectations of stakeholders. Conduct risk assessment, provide sound scientific judgment/suggestions, interpret technical results, etc. to support a solid business decision.Develop and apply scientific analyses to create breakthrough ideas and business applications for the organization. Use leading edge knowledge to champion complex projects that lead to a portfolio/pipeline.Assess and disseminate, for R&D and Business Unit, information on product trends and recent launches, both internal and external, seeking solutions applicable to local pipeline and Company strategy.

Manage all aspects of Foodservice development projects from initiation to completion. Proven expertise in all stages of product development including concept development, product development, stability assessment, assistance with launch preparation and supervision of initial commercial productions. Ability to play a leadership role in the initiation of new development projects with Brand and Account Teams.

Responsible for development of all fountain and frozen products for the Coca-Cola North America Fountain Division.

Manage many departmental programs (process verification, customer complaints, microbiological, standard operating procedures, statistical process control, and payroll); perform monthly GMP audits and reports, special programs and implementations. Coordinate new product introductions with production and logistics departments; provide key support to mixing department during manufacture of new products.

Overall supervision and management of Quality Control Laboratory. Analyze ingredients, syrups and concentrates, train and supervise all laboratory personnel.