Michael Kennemur

Director - Global Warehouse Strategy and Transformation PepsiCo

Plano, Texas, United States

About

Project Management professional with more than 20 years of experience in Warehouse Engineering, Capacity Optimization, Capital Planning and Execution used to design and execute distribution solutions that drive performance, capability, and productivity.

Experience

  • PepsiCo (26 yrs 4 mos)
    • Transformation Director
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Lead the Technology and Warehouse Management System agenda for PepsiCo's Global Strategy & Transformation team. • Supporting sectors with developing a roadmap for warehouse and fulfillment orchestration aligned with business objectives. • Explore and implement AI technologies for automation to optimize operational efficiency and driving overall business success through effective warehouse design and integration

    • eCommerce Engineering Manager
      Sep 2020 - Oct 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      • Lead the evaluation and integration of the first ever goods to person automation technology in PepsiCo. • Partnered with business team to build viable business cases for warehouse automation in direct commerce. • Developed funding strategy future direct commerce building network • Lead site search process with real-estate and business partners to secure future sites • Gained alignment from Sr Leaders for project approvals (CAPEX) • Provide COE expertise for all components of warehouse automation

    • Supply Chain Sr Manager - Global Operations, Warehouse Capacity & Productivity
      Jul 2015 - Aug 2020 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Lead Global Logistics facility design development and continuous improvement across a diverse set of projects, initiatives, practices and processes.

  • Industrial Engineer at Ameriserve
    Apr 1998 - Apr 2000 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Evaluate deficiencies in warehouse functional layouts, provide improvement recommendations, conduct strategic planning and define implementation approach. Design and develop customized selection paths and warehouse racking tactics in order to maximize productivity and storage capacity. • Monitor change in efficiencies by working closely with warehouse management staff and through thorough evaluation of productivity using measurement. Identify improvement needs and take proactive measures to further enhance the functionality of the warehouse management system. •Play integral part in streamlining the business by managing consolidations of multiple warehouses into existing or new facilities. Provide project leadership in managing product movement from current to new facilities and coordinate product placement strategies as product arrives. Work closely with inventory management staff to conduct detail audits to validate the integrity and placement of the inventory.