JASON GILCHRIST
Wichita Falls
Summary
I am a professionally driven transformational leader with proven leadership skills that influence large teams to believe in common goals and achieve operational excellence. Proven stake holder in the development of an SAP based ERP that coupled into successfully deploying this solution and teaching operational functionality to field partners. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Transformation Manager
PepsiCo
TX
02.2022 - Current
- Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines through diligent planning and effective time management skills.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for project management and process improvement techniques.
- Implemented agile project management methodologies for faster decision-making and improved team collaboration.
- Evaluated potential vendors and partners for their ability to contribute positively to the organization''s transformation goals.
Unit Sales Manager
Pepsi Beverages Company
11.2013 - 02.2022
- Successfully leading a location of frontline employees as well as frontline managers
- Responsibilities include managing local business, sales execution, inventory, scheduling, training, performance management, and people development
- Delivering AOP initiatives, volume plan, revenue plan, NOPBT plan, cost performance, and other regional or market initiatives while maintaining global control standards
- Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of operational change within delivery system.
Geo SDL
Pepsi Beverages Company
07.2010 - 11.2013
- Responsible for leading a group of sales people towards meeting sales and distribution targets
- Controlling costs and working to develop others into more capable sales people
- Actively planning and executing to successfully deliver executional and financial results
- Learning new skills in regards to basic warehouse functions, control and compliance measures, and developing forecasting abilities
- Initiated rollout of new selling process for sales team.
FSV Delivery Supervisor
Pepsi Beverages Company
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Responsible for managing a group of FSV drivers and ensuring correct service was provided for dispatched FSV assets
- Conducting audits, correcting trade loss problem, managing to regulatory DOT laws and regulations, and developing direct reports
- Partnered successfully with Operations Manager and compliance team to correct major loss problem
- Enforced team to follow company procedures, backed by retraining and consistent coaching
- Initiated rollout of new DOT tracking and compliance policy.
Bay Delivery Supervisor
Pepsi BoĴling Group
05.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for leading a group of delivery drivers and ensuring proper delivery of manifested stops
- Managing direct reports to compliance of DOT laws and regulations and ensuring their development for future roles
- Partnered successfully with senior delivery supervisor to enhance leadership and communication skills
- Driving positive change within team members.
Sales Representative
Pepsi BoĴling Group
11.2003 - 05.2005
- Managed backroom and sales floor inventory levels
- Executed sales calls with customers to secure additional space within accounts
- Developed excellent customer service skills
- Led to high customer satisfaction and advancement to management role.
Produce Manager
United Supermarket
08.1998 - 11.2003
- Managed inventory levels, merchandised products, and maintained product freshness
- Supervised sales team
- Spearheaded contractual business agreements with multiple clients
- Implemented marketing strategies
- Led various projects and served on committees.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
11.2013
B.S - Business Administration and Management
Colorado Technical University
12.2011
Associate of Applied Science -
Colorado Technical University
05.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Budget Development
- Training and Development
- Skilled Operator
- Organizational Development
- Digital Transformation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Professional and Courteous
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Skilled SAP user.
- Project Management/Leadership - PBNA PGT GTM Owner/SME
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Documented various ERP incidents and partnered with IT to spearhead a solution that fit business needs.
- Collaborated with multiple value streams in the development of PGT.
- Proven P&L owner and developer.
Timeline
Transformation Manager
PepsiCo
02.2022 - Current
Unit Sales Manager
Pepsi Beverages Company
11.2013 - 02.2022
Geo SDL
Pepsi Beverages Company
07.2010 - 11.2013
FSV Delivery Supervisor
Pepsi Beverages Company
01.2008 - 07.2010
Bay Delivery Supervisor
Pepsi BoĴling Group
05.2005 - 01.2008
Sales Representative
Pepsi BoĴling Group
11.2003 - 05.2005
Produce Manager
United Supermarket
08.1998 - 11.2003
MBA - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
B.S - Business Administration and Management
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Applied Science -
Colorado Technical University