Erik della Posta

About Erik della Posta

With over 10 years of experience, I focus on driving operational excellence by bridging the gap between complex data and strategic business decisions. My background is rooted in building the technical systems and financial models that turn market volatility into a manageable roadmap for growth.Currently, as Sr. Operations Process Manager at Covoya Specialty Coffee (Olam Food Ingredients), I specialize in engineering high-fidelity forecasting and pricing tools to optimize purchasing and minimize capital risk. A core part of my current work involves owning tariff impact modeling and accountability, establishing the frameworks necessary to navigate federal regulatory shifts and proactively mitigate supply chain cost fluctuations.I am a strong advocate for automation as a means to empower teams. I have a proven track record of architecting workflows in Power BI, Excel, and Power Automate that have saved upwards of 40 hours of manual labor per month. While I am not a full-time database administrator, my understanding of SQL and relational structures allows me to collaborate effectively with technical teams to ensure our data architecture supports long-term business goals.Key Areas of Focus:> Strategic Pricing & Revenue Optimization: Designing models that have driven multi-million-dollar growth and enhanced market competitiveness.> Financial Modeling & Risk Mitigation: Creating detailed projections to navigate cost volatility and protect profit margins.> Operations Automation: Streamlining reporting and quote generation—reducing processing times by up to 80%.> Cross-Functional Leadership: Directing distributed teams and aligning operational priorities with executive strategy.> Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Power Automate.I thrive in environments where operations are complex and require a data-driven approach to scale. If you are looking to streamline your workflows or optimize your pricing strategy, feel free to reach out via private message or at e••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Senior Operations Process Manager

   Covoya Coffee

   Jun 2024 — Present · Providence, RI, US

   Developed and presented high-fidelity financial models and pricing strategies to executive leadership, driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth via data-driven strategic recommendations.• Engineered a statistical forecasting tool using the Newsvendor model to optimize purchasing decisions for a $30M+ inventory portfolio, significantly reducing stockout risks and capital tie-up.• Owned tariff impact modeling and accountability, establishing data-driven frameworks to monitor federal regulatory shifts and proactively mitigate supply chain cost volatility.• Architected automated reporting workflows that saved 40 hours per month while increasing data reliability and accuracy for cross-functional stakeholders.• Directed a distributed and local team, aligning operational priorities with strategic business objectives to ensure high-performance standards.

Education

• University of Rhode Island

  Bachelor of Science, Global Business

  2011 — 2015

• Lorenzo de'Medici

  Business & International Marketing (Emphasis in the Wine Industry)

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Teamwork
• Competitive Analysis
• Power Bi
• Research
• Market Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Facebook
• Comparative Market Analysis
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Social Media
• Event Management
• Leadership
• Social Networking
• Fundraising
• Market Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Data Entry
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management