Eric Einfeld

About Eric Einfeld

Strategic operations and planning leader with more than 15 years of experience driving Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP), demand forecasting, and cross-functional business planning in consumer product organizations.I specialize in aligning sales, product, finance, and supply chain teams around a unified operating plan that improves forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and business predictability. My work focuses on building scalable planning frameworks, strengthening analytics capabilities, and creating strong cross-functional partnerships that support strategic growth.Currently, I lead Sales Operations & Planning at Big Agnes, where I oversee demand planning, operational analytics, and business intelligence. I work closely with executive leadership to deliver insights that inform strategic planning and operational decision making while developing high-performing teams.Previously at Smartwool (VF Corporation), I led global demand planning and implemented Sales & Operations Planning processes that improved forecasting accuracy and operational alignment across multiple functions.Core areas of expertise include:• Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP)• Demand Forecasting & Scenario Planning• Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization• Cross-Functional Leadership• Business Intelligence & Analytics• Strategic Planning & Process TransformationI am passionate about building collaborative teams, improving planning processes, and using data to drive smarter business decisions.

Experience

1. Director of Sales Operations and Planning

   Big Agnes Inc

   Jul 2023 — Present · Steamboat Springs, CO, US

   Lead the organization’s sales operations, demand planning, and business analytics functions, partnering with executive leadership to support strategic planning and operational decision making.Lead a team of 5 planning and analytics professionalsOversee demand planning, forecasting, and operational reportingImplemented Power BI analytics platform improving executive visibility into revenue and inventory performanceEstablished structured demand planning framework improving cross-functional alignmentPartner with product, sales, and supply chain leaders on long-term planning initiatives

Education

• Hardin-Simmons University

  BS, Business Administration

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Outlook
• Marketing
• Sap
• Teamwork
• Data Analysis
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Forecasting
• Marketing Strategy
• Budgets
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management
• Team Building
• Retail
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Strategic Planning
• Business Strategy
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Event Management
• Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Contract Negotiation