Brad Smith
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Highly accomplished and growth-driven professional with over 24 years of experience delivering operational leadership, training strategy and development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Strong people leader with the ability to simplify complex initiatives. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, align strategic objectives with execution, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FLNA PGT SC Manager
PepsiCo
Plano, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered Service Operations (In-Market OPs) initiatives for PGT implementation across FLNA Plants, all 6 FLNA Regions (DC, Regional Warehouse, National Mixing Centers) and Canada (all location types), ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, financial goals/budget and seamless timeline execution.
- Ensured uninterrupted business operations to the sales teams during the PGT transition by managing end-to-end processes, collaborating with stakeholders, building capability between sales and operation teams, mitigating risks, and providing post-cutover support to maintain continuity and efficiency.
NAVCT MFG Program Manager
PepsiCo
Purchase, NY
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered NAVCT warehouse design for FLNA and PBNA in support of NA1 future mega fulfillment centers (MFC).
- Food and Beverage Same Route Delivery System: GTM Design paired with S&D Capacity Strategy.
FLNA SC Performance Manager HQ
PepsiCo
Plano, TX
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Defined and delivered finished inventory waste targets, supporting controls in compliance with newly designed RCI and PepsiCo Corp audit.
- Delivered best practices and standard operating procedures to the organization for six regions and 153 locations.
- Delivered PepsiCo's first-ever perfect audit score of 1,000.
HQ COE SC Associate Manager
PepsiCo
Plano, TX
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Designed and executed asset strategy objectives for GTM route strategy in new 550, and Split Sourcing DCs.
- Delivered and designed the first HVDC, RWH, NMC and 550 DC for long-term S&D Strategic Capacity Plan. Built 20 locations between 2019 and 2021.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, OK05-2002
Skills
- Strategic Asset Project Management
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Talent Development
- National SOP Developer
- OSHA and Safety
- Supply Chain/ Lean Six Sigma
- Financial Forecasting/ Planning
- Engineer Standards/ Permitting
Timeline
FLNA PGT SC Manager
PepsiCo
11.2023 - Current
FLNA SC Performance Manager HQ
PepsiCo
01.2023 - 11.2023
NAVCT MFG Program Manager
PepsiCo
12.2021 - 12.2022
HQ COE SC Associate Manager
PepsiCo
01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
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