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A World of Opportunity...
Kraft FoodsInformation
Systems
Agenda
Introductions Role of Information Systems A Day in the Life of a Kraft IS Professional Training Opportunities Overview of Kraft Technologies Career Planning and Development Work Place and Work Life Balance Summary Questions
Who is Kraft?
The Largest US-based Packaged Foods Company in the World
The Only Food Company That Provides Food For Every Eating Occasion-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Beverages and Desserts.
120 Well-known Brands in the U.S. 32 of Them Account for $100 Million or More in
Sales. Four of Those Each Have Sales of Over $1 Billion -
Kraft, Post, Maxwell House, and Oscar Mayer. Recent Acquisitions
Boca Burger, Balance Bar and Potentially Nabisco
Tony Pastorino
Background Graduated Indiana University - May 1996
Education CIS Major
Work Experience Kraft Foods Sales and Customer Service
Systems - 1996 - 1999 Kraft Foods Procurement Systems (E-
Procurement Div.) - 2000
Responsibilities- Tony Pastorino
Team lead - Kraft On-Line Sales Transaction Reporting System
Project Lead - Intranet based Trade Deal Customization and Payment Authorization System
Team Lead - Supplier Integration for Ariba 6.1 indirect materials purchasing project
Project Lead - Ariba 7.0/SAP integration project (payment and plant maintenance)
Renee Ouellette
Background Graduated Indiana University - May 2000
Education CIS Major
Kraft Foods E-Commerce Gateway Services
Responsibilities- Renee Ouellette
Migration to 4020/4030 EDI Standard Upgrade EDI standards from version 4010 to
4020 Rollout of different Kraft plant and warehouse
locations on to Private Fleet software Migrate trading partners from mainframe to
UNIX connect mailbox platform offer trading partners alternative transport
mechanisms (Async, Internet)
Kraft’s Goal of Undisputed Leadership
To be the Most Respectable, Most Reputable Consumer Conscience Food Manufacturer
This Goal Can Only be Achieved With the Help and Dedication of Each Individual Kraft Employee
“We each can influence how our company is viewed by one or more of our key constituencies – consumers, customers, competitors, employees and investors. And without question, we all have a part to play in delivering the promise of undisputed leadership.”- Bob Eckert, Former CEO
Role of Information Systems
IS Professionals at Kraft Provide the Technology and Information That Help Make More Timely and Strategic Business Decisions, Improve Business Results and More Efficiently and Effectively Manage Kraft's Work Processes
Kraft Foods IS Staff Totals Over 1000 People Approximately $200 Million is Spent Annually
on the IS Function
Supporting the Business
There is a Systems Group That Supports Each of the Business Functions.
KF Canada Division SalesOperations Technology
Research CorporateConsumer
Insights & Comm.
• Beverages & Desserts• New Meals • Enhancers• Cheese• Kraft Canada• Maxwell House & Post
• Corporate• Manufacturing Facilities
• Info. Tech.• ISS• Planning• Human Resources• Finance
Application Development
Application Development Professionals Participate in Designing, Coding, Testing,
Implementing and Supporting New Systems Use Technologies/Languages Such as ERP’s,
COBOL, Visual Basic, JAVA etc. These Systems are Used to Support the
Various Kraft Business Functional Areas
Information Technology (IT)
Provide the Data, Tools and Capabilities to Deliver Core Information Services
Support and Expertise in Such Areas as: Operating Systems (Unix, MVS, AS400, NT) Internet Technologies Database Administration (DB2, ORACLE)
These Positions Tend to, but Not Necessarily, Support Cross Company Projects or More Than One User Group
What To Expect
Responsibilities Often Cross Both Application Development and IT Professional Positions
Main Objective is to Support the Business Supporting the Client on an Adhoc Basis Supporting Applications, Vendor Software and
Systems Managing Small Projects Early Responsibility/Visibility/Impact Making a Difference from the Outset
Training Opportunities
On-the-Job Training Day to Day Knowledge Sharing Hands on Self Teaching
Classroom Training Kraft Instructed Vendor Instructed
In-depth Business or Technical Training Brown Bags and Seminars Courses for Client for a Broader Understanding
of the Business
Training Opportunities Cont’
Minimum of 10 Kraft Education Unit (K.E.U.) are Required per Year
Project Management Certification Managing Projects in Organizations George Washington University Courses Taught
On-Site Kraft Foods Education Assistance Program
Technology Infrastructure
Shift from Mainframe to Client Server and AS/400 Platforms
Increase Use of Intranet/Internet Technology Recent Development of E-Commerce
Division Increase in Development of “Web Based”
Applications Overall Reduction in the Number of
Languages Supported Expansion of Database Environment to
Leverage Data Warehousing Technology
Career Planning - All Things Considered
Your Interests Technical vs. Business Track Platform of Interest Corporate Function vs Business Unit
Your Development Needs MAP Rating Process Mentor Programs Kraft Core Competencies
The Company’s Needs Key Success Drivers Business Changes
Work Place
Work Out Facilities Inside Gym and Outside Track Basketball, Volleyball Tournaments, Aerobics
Classes Golf League, Bowling League, Running Club Laundry Service
Company Store Discounted Foods Film Processing Gift Packages
Dry Cleaning Services
Work Place
Travel Services Corporate and Personal Travel
Health Services Flu Shots Cholesterol Screening
Credit Union Personal Banking Competitive and Low Rates for Loan and
Leases
In Summary
Career Paths within corporate IS are diverse Corporate technology is rapidly changing Corporate IS professionals have a direct
impact on the business Opportunities are always changing
Come Check Us Out...
WWW.KRAFTFOODS.COM
Questions?