David Sanchez

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. is a leading organic and natural products company that has been committed to creating A Healthier Way of Life® since 1993. Headquartered in Hoboken, NJ with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we are committed to growing sustainably while continuing to implement environmentally sound business practices and manufacturing processes. Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby, beverages, meal components, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie® Snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby food, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.

Managed Rigid Packaging team and over $3.3B in spend in Cans, Glass, Bottles, Closures and Resin for PepsiCo Beverage NA. Supported double digit growth in Gatorade and Starbucks Frappuccino businesses’ including key innovation launches while ensuring service KPIs to core manufacturing and multiple contract manufacturers. Established new S&OP Process with key suppliers to proactively review key performance metrics related to Service, Quality, and Capacity. Post COVID, rebuilt overall inventory position on all key packaging platforms.

Coordinated all procurement efforts supporting the FLNA Productivity and Innovation agenda ($1B+ annually) including development of 3 to 5 year growth pipeline. Led multiple CEO level reviews and sell in of transformational productivity opportunities. Provided procurement due diligence related to all M&A evaluations, resulting in acquisitions of BARE fruit snacks (2018) and PopCorners (2019). Managed a 30+ person supply and deployment team focused against servicing packaging and ingredient supply to over 100+ production locations across NA.

In addition to managing over $700MM of spend related to all dry blend flavors/seasonings, dairy, and vegetables required for FLNA Operations and various contract manufacturers, led all cross functional engagement related to Productivity and Innovation. Created multiple processes for productivity ideation sessions, including senior level alignment on a new set of Brand level guardrails. Led procurement in launch of new pellet-based platform/brand Poppables, including the development of new supplier and related patent received on manufacturing design.

Led the Global Procurement team managing a $785MM total spend (Packaging/Ingredients) supporting the Quaker Foods NA business unit in Chicago. Served as Global Procurement representative on Quaker executive leadership team. Optimized cost and quality metrics related to Quaker Oats, Chewy brand bars, ready to eat cereals, and pancake syrup product line.

Led the Seasoning & Ingredients team, managing over $700MM of spend related to all dry blend flavors/seasonings, dairy, and vegetables required for FLNA Operations and various contract manufacturers. Efforts included leading the Global Seasoning team and all vendor relations, focusing on contract management, YOY cost optimization, perfect quality execution and best in class service levels.

Managed finance team leading the development and sell-in of $700MM+ Frito-Lay NA Operations and Warehouse CAPEX budget. Developed 3-year strategic plan including all organic growth and Innovation investments, including multiple programs that required senior level PepsiCo PEC approvals. Additionally led the FLNA Innovation Finance team assigned to partner with R&D, Marketing and Sales on all CAPEXs and P&L development for FLNAs $1B+ worth of annual innovation.

Frito-Lay Contract Manufacturing - Director Led the Frito-Lay NA team who drove growth through 50+ contract manufacturing partners representing 25-30% of FLNA revenues. Managed over $450MM of spend growing 12%+ annually. Executed multiple new SKU innovations while growing number of partners by 3x during tenure. Evolved partnership with Operations/Product Supply to improved overall store level service levels across network. Frito-Lay Contract Manufacturing - Industry Manager Managed multiple contract manufacturing partners and platforms including Kettle Chips, Salsa and Queso Dips, all Nuts/Sunflower seeds, and Multipack operations. Key KPIs managed include cost optimization, quality control, people management, service, and contract management associated with support the growth agendas for FLNA. Frito-Lay Engineering - Project Manager Managed various capital expansion projects at multiple NA Frito-Lay facilities. Partnered with internal and external stakeholder on projects including multiple platforms including Potato Chips, Corn Chips, Pretzels, and Multipack automation. Projects included building expansions, process/packaging installations, and automation upgrades. Frito-Lay Engineering - Controls Engineer Served as lead controls engineer on various building construction and process line installations at various Frito-Lay manufacturing locations. Key activities included PLC programming, vendor engagement, and on-location start-up and commissioning efforts.