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Rich Jablonski

Rich Jablonski

Strategy & Transformation Manager
Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain and Business Transformation Professional with a consistent record of delivering quality results and driving process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead people, projects and cross-functional teams. Multiple years of experience in both Private and Non-Profit Sectors.

Overview

8
8

Years of private sector experience

4
4

Years of non-profit sector experience

3
3

Years of People Management experience

10
10

Years of Project Management experience

Work History

Transformation Manager

PepsiCo
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed an end to end solution to reimagine over 150 business processes performed across 300 locations by a team of 1000 business coordinators, reducing process steps and standardizing ways of working.
  • Collaborated with Business Process Owners on a shared multi-year timeline that accounted for changes to people, process, and technology.
  • Applied principles of change management, organizational design and process improvement to stimulate stakeholder interest and solicit buy-in to key business decisions
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements - built Power BI dashboards to document all current processes and visualize all improvement opportunities
  • Successfully managed forecasts and budgets, and allocated resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Recommended and implemented practical business process solutions, working directly with stakeholders to drive customer support expansion and increase revenue generation.
  • Developed and managed tailored cost saving strategies, supporting stakeholders through design, preparation and transition phases of projects.

Logistics Manager, Customer Integration

PepsiCo, Inc.
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed onboarding schedule and robust training library for 150+ associates from Chicago and Mexico City based teams, and collaborated with Global Business Services leaders during go-live phase of department transformation
  • Launched new application for supply chain and warehousing teams, developing core capabilities and change management playbook in support of go-live transition plan
  • Led a team of 2 analysts in support of critical PepsiCo shipping programs and policies
  • Directed a taskforce of 15 cross-functional leaders to improve supply chain execution, simplify processes and standardize communication across divisions

Associate Manager, Customer Integration

Pepsico Inc.
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Led a team of 6 analysts in support of supply chain programs for Sam's Club, supporting a 60% growth in annual shipment volume despite product, labor, and transportation constraints
  • Built trusting relationship with Sam's Club leadership to create a sustainable supply chain network growth plan
  • Developed visual analytics tools to drive clear insights and enhance decision making processes, improving fill rate and on time delivery by over 20% by end of 2020

Process Improvement/Team Lead

Pepsico Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Developed and facilitated bi-weekly call series with supply chain leaders to collaborate on customer service issues, resulting in an 80% YTD reduction in financial risk worth $2.2MM
  • Led efforts to optimize warehouse delivered truckload capacity, resulting in YTD transportation cost savings of $276K
  • Designed a customizable tool that generates a contingency plan in the event of system failures, and aligned with the customer on the implementation of process

Analyst, Customer Supply Chain

Pepsico Inc.
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Developed tracking system to measure financial impact and productivity loss caused by customer order issues
  • Analyzed workflow across team members during staff transitions to identify 530 hours of potential time savings per year

Senior Coordinator, Corporate Volunteer Programs

Chicago Cares
Chicago, IL
02.2012 - 10.2015
  • Led a team to execute Chicago’s largest day of volunteer service, which engaged 5,000 individuals at over 50 project sites around the city
  • Managed 60 volunteer events and engaged over 10,000 volunteers, securing corporate donations exceeding $1.1MM

Education

Project Management Certificate -

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Apr 2015 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
Aug 2006 - 05.2010

Skills

  • Process Improvement
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Timeline

Transformation Manager - PepsiCo
06.2022 - Current
Logistics Manager, Customer Integration - PepsiCo, Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2022
Associate Manager, Customer Integration - Pepsico Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2021
Process Improvement/Team Lead - Pepsico Inc.
07.2017 - 12.2019
Analyst, Customer Supply Chain - Pepsico Inc.
10.2015 - 07.2017
Senior Coordinator, Corporate Volunteer Programs - Chicago Cares
02.2012 - 10.2015
Northwestern University - Project Management Certificate,
Apr 2015 - 06.2015
Indiana University Bloomington - Bachelor of Arts, Geography
Aug 2006 - 05.2010

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