Craig Peters

About Craig Peters

Results-driven corporate real estate leader with extensive experience in global real estate management, operations, retail, semiconductor, manufacturing, marketing, e-commerce, supply chain, logistics, and inventory management. Proven leader in team management, project execution, lease negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives across office, retail, warehouse, fab/factory, lab, manufacturing, and distribution center environments. SKILLS • Experienced in corporate real estate & lease management, specializing in site selection, portfolio optimization, and strategic lease negotiations to drive cost savings and operational efficiency • Skilled in contract negotiation & vendor management, leveraging expertise in FASB accounting, lease software (Visual Lease), and enterprise systems like Microsoft Office & Oracle to ensure compliance & accuracy • Proficient in financial analysis, P & Ls, and budgeting, utilizing data-driven decision-making to optimize logistics, supply chain, and inventory management across manufacturing and warehouse ops • Strong leadership, team management abilities and communication skills, fostering collaboration & efficiency while overseeing complex operations and high-value projects • Detail-oriented, results-driven, committed to loyalty, precision & strategic planning to enhance business success and stakeholder confidence ACHIEVEMENTS Global Real Estate & Cost Optimization- Managed a 125+ site global real estate portfolio leading site selection, lease negotiations, and optimizations, achieving $8.2M in annual savings and overseeing lease administration and compliance. Disposition of $74M of real estate assets within 4 years. Logistics & Manufacturing Leadership- Directed $350M+ in annual shipments across 5 distribution centers and 900+ retail stores. Led manufacturing ops, increasing private label chemical production from $50M to $80M+ annually while optimizing costs. Strategic Growth & Expansion- Secured 30–40 new locations per year, completing 100+ new store real estate and lease renewals, driving 2-5% cost reductions through negotiations & executive presentations. Six-Time Leslie’s Presidents Club Award Winner for exceptional performance. Financial & Operational Oversight- Managed capital expenditures, forecasting, P&L reporting, and financial analysis across real estate and manufacturing, ensuring cost efficiency & business alignment. Supplier & Contract Negotiations- Negotiated trade agreements, 3rd party services, & supplier contracts, optimizing sourcing strategies, reducing costs, and improving operational efficiencies.

Experience

1. Global Real Estate Manager

   onsemi

   Sep 2020 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Spearhead and optimize a global real estate portfolio of 125+ sites, including offices, warehouses, labs, factories, land, parking, and storage, ensuring strategic growth, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.• Lead site selection, lease negotiations, broker coordination, and real estate optimization, driving strategic cost savings and operational efficiency. Successfully achieved $8.2M in annual lease cost savings through a targeted cost-saving initiative. Disposition of $74M of real estate assets.• Oversee lease administration and reconciliation, ensuring accurate monthly lease payments, compliance with FASB accounting standards, and efficient management of Visual Lease software to streamline financial operations.• Manage the full real estate lifecycle, including site acquisitions, dispositions, M&A transactions, lease renewals, rent reviews, terminations, consolidations, and exit strategies to optimize portfolio performance and cost efficiency.• Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, insurance and tax teams to ensure seamless execution of real estate strategies, in partnership with commercial real estate broker team.

Education

• University of San Diego

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

  2001 — 2005