About Eric
Operations and supply chain professional with 20+ years of experience, including the last six focused on building operational infrastructure and scalable planning systems from scratch in fermentation-based food & beverage companies. Experienced in establishing processes, improving operational visibility, and coordinating cross-functional S&OP, demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management in environments with no established systems. Having independently built planning and operational frameworks with minimal institutional support, I work effectively in self-directed environments and communicate clearly across distributed teams. Analytical approach grounded in advanced Excel modelling, ERP reporting, Power BI, and working Python and SQL skills. Comfortable operating in English-first, international environments across Europe.
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
French
Conversational
Danish
Conversational
German
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Copenhagen (up to 50km)
Experience
- Matr FoodsProduction Scaling ManagerBIOTECHOctober 2022 - February 2026 (3 years and 4 months)Copenhagen, DenmarkFood-tech company producing plant-based meat alternatives through fungal fermentation retail, foodservice and industrial clients.
- Joined to build planning and operational infrastructure from the ground up in a scaling fermentation facility with no prior systems in place.
- Developed demand forecasting and capacity planning models to predict production needs across multi-week fermentation cycles with variable batch yields.
- Built advanced Excel planning tools integrating production data, labour capacity, and COGS - replacing ad-hoc tracking with structured weekly planning cycles.
- Implemented ERP reporting workflows using Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI, improving operational visibility, and reducing planning lag.
- Used Python to automate data pulls and build a structured ERP data layer in Excel, enabling consistent KPI tracking for the first time.
- Led cross-functional S&OP planning between production, R&D, finance, and commercial teams to align short and medium-term demand with manufacturing constraints.
- Developed financial models evaluating COGS and CAPEX under multiple scaling scenarios, used directly by leadership for investment decisions.
- EmpiricalHead of ProvisionsWINE AND SPIRITSFebruary 2019 - August 2022 (3 years and 6 months)Copenhagen, DenmarkFermentation-focused flavour company with global hospitality and retail distribution.
- Built the end-to-end supply chain for the Provisions product line from scratch, covering supplier sourcing, procurement planning, and demand forecasting.
- Launched a new fermented condiment category that grew to approximately 40% of total company revenue within six months of launch.
- Developed demand and procurement planning tools to forecast raw material needs and manage supplier capacity across specialty vendors.
- Implemented structured supplier planning processes that reduced lead times and improved supply reliability for global distribution.
- Analysed sales and cost data to support purchasing decisions and maintain margin targets during rapid revenue growth.
- Coordinated with commercial and production teams to align ingredient availability with product launch schedules.
- Michelin-Starred & Fine Dining KitchensOperational LeadershipRESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICEJanuary 2002 - January 2018 (16 years)16 years in high-volume culinary environments developed transferable operational skills: procurement management, supplier network building, inventory planning, demand-driven resource allocation, and coordination of teams of up to twenty people. Worked across 2-Michelin-star kitchens in Germany and Spain, contributed to a restaurant earning its first Michelin star in Dublin (Heron & Grey, 2016), and ran an internationally recognised pop up dinner series across Dublin and Copenhagen (2015–2019).
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Education
- Data Analysis for Agile Supply ChainUCI2024Data Analysis for Agile Supply Chain
- Supply Chain AnalyticsRutgers University2025Supply Chain Analytics