Doug Erickson

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About Doug Erickson

Decisive operations executive able to quickly identify problems and opportunities for improvement in multiple environments: start-ups, rapid growth, distressed/turnaround organizations and global corporations. Proven results streamlining processes, accelerating positive change and implementing simple procedures and measurements for effectively controlling activities. Accomplished at developing motivated teams achieving exceptional results. • Hired as Materials Director to lead a conversion from a small startup group to an experienced full-volume materials team and correct uncontrolled inventory and stock-out situation. Annual sales went from $16M to $102M in two years and hired and trained 25 new people while reducing direct materials costs an average of 12% annually, improving inventory turns from under five to 14, and improving on-time deliveries from under 70% to 98%. • Negotiated supplier agreements and established quarterly top-management reviews resulting in $1.5M (over 25%) inventory reduction and over savings. • Combined two organizations into one division resulting in: reducing headcount 30%, inventory levels another 25%, implemented new software and in less than four months all measurements surpassed pre-merge levels. • Integrated two organizations into one streamlined team, implemented simplified processes and reduced departmental expenses by over 22%. Overhauled the forecasting process and negotiated agreements, reducing inventory $7M (over 40%). Core Competencies • Turnaround Specialist • Integrating Supply Chain • Eliminating Inventory and Costs • Contract Negotiations • Develop strong teams • Streamlining Processes • Strategic Planning and Execution • Budgeting and Forecasting • Offshore Operations • Outsourcing • Profit Analysis & Improvement • New Product Initiatives