Erik Schoenman

About Erik Schoenman

Accomplished leader with a track record of delivering value through a combination of Supply Chain, Information Systems, and Manufacturing with a focus on Sales & Operations Planning. Passionate and loyal with an unwavering commitment to thoughtful analysis and creative problem-solving. Proven ability to drive product, process, and organizational change and influence partners and customers.CORE COMPETENCIES: Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP)| Supply Chain Optimization | Demand Planning | Supply Network Planning | SAP / ERP Systems | Data Analysis | Decision Making | Vendor Management | Customer Relationship ManagementKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Drove post-merger supply chain integration and implemented Planning best practices, resulting in initial capture of $850K of annual savings.• Led functional development of a Demand Management tool to collect bottom-up forecasts by customer, resulting in improvements of up to 10% in monthly Forecast accuracy. • Conceived, developed, and implemented an innovative supply chain strategy for managing the timing of railcar shipments to customers and enlisted 30 customers to participate. Reduced rail fleet turnaround times while providing a value-added service to customers. • Managed commercial and operations relationships with key suppliers and toll manufacturers. Worked over a period of 2 years to identify, award, and transition a critical tolling relationship to a new world-class partner.

Experience

1. Supply Chain s & Op Manager

   Ascensus Specialties

   Nov 2018 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Oversee the SBU Supply Chain functions, including S & OP, Production & Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, and Shipping/Receiving through a team of 8 direct reports.Lead the SIOP Process to meet customer requirements and achieve financial targets, including Cost Absorption, Working Capital, and EBITDA. Partner with commercial stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of demand signals. Adapt meeting cadence and data storytelling over time based on shifting business conditions and enterprise objectives.Functional lead for supply chain systems implementations, including SAP Integrated Business Planning (2020) and SAP S4/HANA (2023). Enable remote team of direct reports to succeed through effective combination of delegating authority, creating frequent opportunities for team collaboration, and personal 1:1 sessions.

Education

• Purdue University

  BS

  1991 — 1995