Eric Flicker\'s Professional Biography

1. Eric D. Flicker
Biography
Global Solutions and International Trade Expertise
Eric Flicker is a problem solving executive with expertise in successfully managing international
supply chains in the apparel and consumer product industries. He is a proven leader and cross
functional team builder who excels at streamlining time frames and reducing costs while
meeting deadlines. He is goal driven, a proactive planner and a strategic partnership builder all
of which enable him to improve a company's bottom line.
Throughout his career Mr. Flicker has directed the USA operations for a Hong Kong based
manufacturer and distributor of apparel, operating their USA offices across multiple business
models. He has orchestrated the whole process including sourcing and vendor management,
contract negotiations, financial costing and analysis, US Customs and governmental
compliance, logistics strategy development, warehousing, transportation and customer service.
Examples of his accomplishments include:
Directed USA company for Hong Kong based garment manufacturer to quadruple annual
sales to over $8 million
Championed in-house Electronic Data Interchange system which streamlined the
international supply chain, increased revenue per employee over 25% and was adopted by
the Hong Kong headquarters
Pioneered country of origin legal precedence for multiple country production with US
Customs' binding rulings which saved production and duty costs, result was up to 35%
savings in cost of goods sold
Interpreted and navigated US Customs' regulations, laws and codes (i.e. NAFTA, TPL,
insular possessions, HTS) which reduced dutiable values up to 32%
Created and oversaw production and shipping schedules, assured virtually 100% on time
deliveries and exceeded customer expectations
Developed and operated garment dye finishing production unit which reduced delivery lead
times up to 50%
Structured and negotiated pricing and terms of international and domestic purchases and
sales which achieved increased sales and grew profitability by 20%
Mr. Flicker posses an impressive blend of skills and has shown a dynamic ability to take
on challenges and meet or exceed objectives. His big picture vision coupled with his
analytical approach enables him to provide innovative and practical solutions. Mr.
Flicker's leadership style is to build consensus and commitment through empowering his
team while focusing on the company's goals.
Mr. Flicker is seeking to continue his career with a progressive company where his
knowledge, expertise and superior analytical and problem solving skills can be fully utilized
to improve the bottom line through increased efficiency and cost reductions.
Telephone: (714) 432-1654 Email: eflicker@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/ericflicker