Eric Sadlo

Experience

1. Beverage Operations & Co-packing Manager

   Cycling Frog

   Sep 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Manage end-to-end manufacturing of a diverse portfolio of hemp derived THC/CBD beveragesWork with 3rd party manufacturers to produce consistent, high quality cannabis beverages with trusted efficacy and flavorEstablish and maintain supply chain inventory pars for formulation raw materials and packaging componentsCoordinate all logistics related to finished beverage transportation to 3PLs and wholesale distributorsLeverage market data and historical sales trends to identify geographically strategic co-manufacturers and beverage component partnerships.Participate in QA/QC related functions to analyze 3rd party lab results and provide organoleptic feedback on finished products Collaborate with R&D Team to identify novel beverage formulations and assess manufacturing feasibility Visit existing co-packer facilities to bolster relationships, identify process inefficiencies and oversee product manufacturing resultsMaintain adequate bookkeeping of all invoices related to product manufacture, raw material/packaging component procurement, and logistics costs to ensure that accounts are in good standingPerform data analysis of finished product outcomes across 12 unique SKUs to validate yields, material scrap rates and overall outcomes using a continuous improvement mindsetAddress state-to-state variations in hemp/cannabis law to ensure compliance in various jurisdictions and recommend manufacturing solutions where applicable. Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding modern manufacturing processes, with a specific focus on nano emulsion technology, aluminum can liner specifications, shelf stabilization techniques and emerging cannabis beverage typesManage co-packer relationships related to the manufacture of 3x SKUs of CBD softgelsManage co-packer relationships related to the manufacture of 5x SKUs of full spectrum cannabis gummies

Education

• Oregon State University

  Food Science and Technology

  2007 — 2008

• Portland State University

  Bachelors of Science

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Event Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Guerrilla Marketing
• Media Planning
• Market Research
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Field Marketing
• Obeer
• Event Planning
• Advertising
• Brand Awareness
• Social Media Marketing
• Product Development
• Marketing Communications
• Employee Training
• Sop Development
• Market Planning
• Orchestrated Beer
• Social Media
• Craft Beer
• Direct Marketing
• Management