Highly-driven individual with a decade of combined experience in consulting and industry. I enjoy helping clients solve complex business problems using the latest technology, customer insights through hypothesis-based / data-driven approach. I believe there are always opportunities to optimize current state footprint and companies should never settle for mediocre. Now more than ever, businesses are searching for differentiators to position themselves over the competitors. Every dollar saved is another dollar that can be use for investment to fuel critical growth. Key Focus Industries: CPG, Financial Services and TMT
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Sr. Technical Program Manager, Digital Transformation StrategyYahoo 2023 - PresentSunnyvale, Ca, Us -
Senior Associate - Enterprise Strategy & ValueStrategy& 2022 - 2023New York, Ny, UsStrategic advisor for C-suite executives in search of enterprise saving opportunities to fuel critical business growth and position ahead of competitors. Provided pragmatic actionable recommendations to solve critical client issues. - Delivered $10M+ in-year savings through org / cost transformation initiatives- Conducted market assessment and developed "ways to play" scenarios for an InsurTech firm- Performed divestiture due diligence and reckoned $18M in savings through org transformation initiatives- Identified / calculated $3M+ in unprofitable clients for sell to improve P&L positions- Facilitated in business development activities (RFP analysis / content development)*Additional project / industry experience available upon request -
Strategy & Consulting ManagerAccenture 2021 - 2022Dublin 2, IeFostered strong client relationships through consulting engagements. Managed onshore / offshore team members to deliver quality deliverables within the agreed upon timeline. Constantly searching for value creation initiatives through process improvements, standardization and automation. - Led E2E execution of value creation initiatives ($90M+) for a $1.5B category (Big Tech)- Transformed client’s S&OP processes through enhanced digital capabilities- Designed future state op models to improve efficiency- Mentored new analysts and helped them achieve their career aspirations*Additional project / industry experience available upon request -
Management ConsultantAccenture 2019 - 2021Dublin 2, IeConsultant in the Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) practice. Experienced in multiple industries including resources, consumer products, media, and big tech.- Improved top line by 5.2% through fulfilling more customer demand (network optimization / bottleneck removals)- Reduced annual OpEx by $7.5M through contract negotiation and vendor selections - Reviewed user stories, conducted ERP planning tool readiness assessment prior to implementation- Established Transformation Management Office (TMO) and standardized ways to track values across multiple BUs- Streamlined data extraction processes and built custom reporting dashboards through data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau)- Drove efficiency through automation and enhanced digital capabilities including analytics*Additional project / industry experience available upon request
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Sr. Demand Planner - Quaker FoodsPepsico 2018 - 2019Purchase, New York, UsSupport the Quaker Foods & Snacks planning team to deliver short and long-term forecast accuracy. Manage weekly forecasting and promotional planning for all innovation items across customers- Forecasted over 20 product launches for Quaker Foods and ensured customers have access to them in their nearby stores- Improved long-term demand forecast by 8.1% by leveraging statistical forecast, analyzing patterns, and reckoning moving averages -
Business Intelligence Lead - Pbna / PfnaPepsico 2016 - 2018Purchase, New York, UsProvided enterprise-wide production data support relates to material end-to-end lifecycle, and ensure business process transformation design is consistent with industry standard for master data, plant, production and planning.- Designed / implemented standardized innovation data form to streamline new materials / plants set up
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Ebusiness Logistics AnalystPepsico 2014 - 2016Purchase, New York, UsProvided SAP idoc transactional integrity support on all NA shipments and replenishment orders for PepsiCo’s QTG Network.- Delivered 0.48% idoc error rate across all areas in 2015, which is a 4% reduction from the previous year.- Constructed tables in Teradata to house historical transactional data. In addition, leveraged macros to automate daily data syncwith SAP. Delivered a more accurate KPI report for the team and saved a combination of 23.5 hours per period (FTE $16.3K).
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Vendor Management Asst. Analyst - WalmartPepsico 2013 - 2014Purchase, New York, UsLeveraged transportation and order management SAP tools to support customer, demand planning, sales, distribution centers and finance teams to effectively manage bracket compliance, truckload accuracy and replenishment instock rate.- Executed merchandise dispositions including post shipments, returns, and donations for Wal-Mart.- Worked with Wal-Mart backhaul, various carriers, warehouse teams and generated truckload forecast estimate for both beverage and foods businesses. Provided RTMs with potential spike information based on historical trends.
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Investment Research InternZacks Investment Research 2012 - 2012Chicago, Il, Us -
Project Management InternAmerican Institute In Taiwan 2011 - 2011
Eric Chen Skills
Eric Chen Education Details
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University Of Illinois ChicagoGeneral -
Kellogg Executive EducationNorthwestern University 101: Leading With Analytics
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Singapore American SchoolHigh School Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Chen
What company does Eric Chen work for?
Eric Chen works for Yahoo
What is Eric Chen's role at the current company?
Eric Chen's current role is Digital Transformation Strategy @ Yahoo.
What schools did Eric Chen attend?
Eric Chen attended University Of Illinois Chicago, Kellogg Executive Education, Singapore American School.
What skills is Eric Chen known for?
Eric Chen has skills like Leadership, It Strategy, Data Warehousing, Strategic Partnerships, Idoc, Supply Chain Optimization, Digital Transformation, Executive Level Communication, People Management, Demand Planning, Sales Finance, Order Management.
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