Austen Pearce

Experience

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  Arizona State University

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Vice President of Barrett Residential Council

  • Programmed events and advocacy initiatives for 500+ residents by utilizing a $2000 per semester budget to engage residential students in fun and informative ways to increase resident’s affinity and standard of living • Led meetings through the creation and use of agendas to ensure productive and informative meetings

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  Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business

  Jan 2016 - May 2019

  • Mentors first-year Peer Advisors to strengthen new employees knowledge of work, share experiences, and answer questions to increase employee retention and success• Advises upwards of 50 incoming freshman business students at a time on how to explore passions at ASU and begin their college careers to increase student confidence and motivation • Uses relevant information to solve logistical problems in time management and scheduling • Created engaging lesson plans to equip 19 first year business students with pre-professional business skills and Academic Resources to increase success and retention• Provided meaningful feedback and critiques and adapted to individual student’s needs to increase student understand of material and motivation for achievement • Advised upwards of 50 incoming freshman business students at a time on how to explore passions at ASU and begin their college careers to increase student confidence and motivation • Used relevant information to solve logistical problems in time management and scheduling

  • Senior Peer Advisor

    Jan 2017 - May 2019

  • Facilitator: Student Success In Business

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Peer Advisor

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Barrett, the Honors College

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Community Assistant

  • Utilizes event programming and interpersonal communication to develop meaningful relationships with 35 residents, increasing community affinity, retention, and student success• Uses trained skills in conflict resolution, intentional listening, emergency preparedness, counseling, mindfulness, and other skills to bolster community morale and satisfaction

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  Supply Chain Management Association

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Planning and executing 1st Annual Supply Chain Innovation Conference to engage 150 Supply Chain students by connecting them with innovation leading Supply Chain companies • Uses communication and planning skills to work with Executive Board and strategic decisions for an organization with 700 members to increase engagement and facilitate relationships with company partners • Worked in a team in a Case Study competition sponsored by C. H. Robinson to optimize an international Supply Chain by increasing supply chain visibility and reducing costs. • Built relationships with professionals and para-professionals in the Supply Chain and Logistics fields to create a support network capable of driving positive change in the Supply Chain field

  • Vice President of Outreach

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Active Member

    Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
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  PepsiCo

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  • Works with managers and team leads to learn operations and processes for Direct-to-Store Delivery and to manage front-line employees and ensure order accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness• Trains in Supply Chain systems such as SAP, IPM, and others to manage productivity and ensure adherence to financial plan • Used excel and data processing tools to find meaning in data to drive efficiency in Total Direct Delivery operations• Implemented projects that reduced delay time, route mileage, and fuel consumption of 53' Semi Trailers to increase resource efficiency and lower costs resulting in a cost savings of $50,000 per year

  • Supply Chain Associate Coordinator Intern

    Sept 2018 - May 2019

  • In Market Operations Intern

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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  PepsiCo

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Oversees the end-to-end commercialization of Multipack, Fritos, Funyuns, Rigid Packaging, and Portfolio Brands at Frito-Lay• Owns demand forecasting for new products by conducting proxy analysis, determining expected distribution levels, and layering customer account feedback • Partners with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to refine ideas for product innovations to best solve the business, customer, and consumer need • Focuses on growing product share in key categories such as Salty, Cookie/Cracker, and Seasonal by commercializing key product events and innovations to garner white space, perimeter space, and new placings in key product aisles Show less • Supports innovation initiatives by providing supply chain capability perspective and conducting Request for Quotes (RFQs) to obtain production pricing for PnL calculations, and has supported the commercialization of Holiday Tins, Macrosnack Multipacks, Doritos Dips, and Project Neptune Multipacks• Represents the Repack function at 7+ cross functional Task Force meetings per week to proactively give supplier perspective, solve supply chain problems, and support the growth and commercialization agendas for brand and customer platforms such as Multipack, Costco, Walmart, and Rigid Packaging• Manages the end-to-end lifecycle of 350 BPs per year from pre-BPAC through the Final Approval phase by analyzing production timeline needs, sourcing BP production across 25+ suppliers, and ensuring every BP has the necessary R&D, Product Supply, Material Supply, and other inputs needed for successful BP execution at Repack suppliers• Executes productivity projects in tandem with Repack supplier partners, including traveling to 7 Repack suppliers to launch a Stick Strip automation project that delivered $300M in annual realized productivity savings while increasing throughputs by 15% Show less • Supports innovation initiatives by providing supply chain capability perspective and conducting Request for Quotes (RFQs) to obtain production pricing for PnL calculations, and has supported the commercialization of Holiday Tins, Macrosnack Multipacks, Doritos Dips, and Project Neptune Multipacks• Represents the Repack function at 7+ cross functional Task Force meetings per week to proactively give supplier perspective, solve supply chain problems, and support the growth and commercialization agendas for brand and customer platforms such as Multipack, Costco, Walmart, and Rigid Packaging• Manages the end-to-end lifecycle of 350 BPs per year from pre-BPAC through the Final Approval phase by analyzing production timeline needs, sourcing BP production across 25+ suppliers, and ensuring every BP has the necessary R&D, Product Supply, Material Supply, and other inputs needed for successful BP execution at Repack suppliers• Executes productivity projects in tandem with Repack supplier partners, including traveling to 7 Repack suppliers to launch a Stick Strip automation project that delivered $300M in annual realized productivity savings while increasing throughputs by 15% Show less • Utilizes planning and forecasting tools to deliver AOP expectations by controlling costs in labor, inventory, safety, and service • Works in a team to create business agility by optimizing labor allegation, removing operational obstacles, increasing efficiency, and innovating time-save practices• Delivers excellence in service to corporate customers and partners by ensuring timely and accurate invoice fulfillment and delivery to 200+ stores by utilizing FRET and FIG tools• Maintains health and safety standards for 50+ employees by executing effective labor and ergonomic practice training Show less

  • Commercialization Associate Manager

    May 2023 - now

  • Senior Supply Chain Analyst

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2020