Elevator Pitch
“I am a proven specialist for Business Excellence in the consumer goods and technical supply industries as well as logistics with many years of international experience. I have successfully performed key relevant activities along the value creation chain of goods & services in wholesale & retail trading companies as well as producing entities. As revenue is generated by sales but profit is made in Procurement, hire me to transform your procurement staff in your enterprise into entrepreneurs in your procurement team. My work practice paired with various trainings and further education allow a holistic attitude and pragmatic approach in everyday business life. The combination of My Background, gathered expertise, My Traits and developed Core Competencies is for hire: The tailored Consulting package is available for your SME or organisation unit. Contact me to learn more and about My Availability. I would be happy to specifically tackle value-adding challenges together with you. Here’s my Name Card.”
My Background
Conclusion
With a career spanning continents and industries, I bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach rooted in global experience, continuous learning and proven methodologies such as Lean Management and Quality Management.
My work has consistently focused on optimizing value creation across the Supply Chain, enhancing operational excellence, and fostering intercultural leadership. Whether steering strategic Procurement in Asia or shaping Business Excellence in Europe, I remain committed to delivering thoughtful, reliable, and innovative solutions.
My goal is simple: To make a meaningful impact – one challenge at a time – with a strong emphasis on cultivating Corporate Culture and advancing Sustainability. To support this, each direction of My Compass reflects a principle I return to when the terrain shifts: Integrity, Curiosity, Empathy and Pragmatism. Together, they guide how I show up – professionally and personally.
All this shapes the lens through which my Consulting is offered today: Practical, human-centered and designed for complexity.
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My Competencies
My Competencies - Core competencies acquired globally paired with various trainings and further education allow a holistic attitude and pragmatic approach in everyday business life.
Proven specialist for Business Excellence with many years of international experience. Key relevant activities along the global value creation chain of goods and services. The gathered work experience A-Z include:
Brand Management • Business Excellence • Contract Management • Global Sourcing • Greenfield Operations • Intercultural Leadership • Lean Management (KAIZEN / Six Sigma) • Marketing • Quality Management (incl. ISO) • Supply Chain Management (incl. Procurement) • Wholesale & Retail
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General Management
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SC & Trade Mgmt
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Finance & Projects
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Contractual Matters
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Global Procurement
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OPEX
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Marketing
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Distribution
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HR Management
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EDP / IT
Industries Served
Personality Traits
“Eric is a well-defined individual with a challenge-driven mindset, consistently demonstrating resilience and motivation. Thriving in competitive environments, he inspires others, achieves goals, and maintains stability. With a blend of creativity and analytical problem-solving, he excels in innovation and integration.”
Honors & Awards
Co-winner of the Swiss Lean Award in 2022, where two winners were honored instead of one. As Switzerland’s sole national award for Lean Management excellence, it gathers top industry expertise annually and recognizes companies that embody and apply lean management in their processes.
(Self-)Assessments
Strengths
“Autonomous and able to assume responsibility. Communicate on various hierarchy levels addressee related. Strategic, analytical, curious and enjoy learning. Approach situations in a solution-oriented and pragmatic manner. See the big picture and Think Outside The Box.”
Weaknesses
“Sometimes quite details oriented and due to that often seem serious and factual. Somewhat high expectations towards people surrounding me and occasionally impatient as I like to see things done rather than just being talked about.”
