Erik Gomez
Food Science and Technology Professional / Product Development / Quality and Food Safety / Project Management / Research and Development
- Role
- Product Development Manager at Starbucks
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Erik Gomez
A forward-thinking and results-driven product development and FSQA executive specializing in the food industry, with extensive international expertise in research and development, product innovation, consumer testing/insights, food safety and quality assurance, product demos, new market entries, nutrition strategies, and product launch. email: e••••••••@yahoo.comExcels at leading diverse development teams and adapting global specifications to meet unique local needs. Comprehensive experience in the QSR and consumer goods industry. Manages development from concept to commercialization, with a proven aptitude for delivering products on time while controlling costs, maximizing profit, and sustaining long-term growth.• Results Driven and Business oriented.• Supportive leader.• Problem solver.Led NPD (New product development) and EPD (Existing product development) for the LAC region, supporting the yearly marketing calendar and AOP initiatives on time and in full. Implemented the food safety approval process for suppliers in Latin America based on the BRC audit program, increasing the number of approved suppliers with passing rates from 40 to 90%.Led perfect product seminars with hands-on sessions to train franchisees on brand standard products for Pizza.
Experience
Product Development Manager
Apr 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
B.S Food Science and Technology
1991 — 1996
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
Diploma of Education
1999 — 1999
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
Executive MBA
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Marketing
- Food & Beverage
- Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Product Development
- Business Strategy
- Project Planning
- Consumer Insight
- Negotiation
- Food Industry
- Food Technology
- Food
- Marketing Strategy
- Product Innovation
- Business Planning
- Management
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