1. Eric R. Dixon
Supply Chain Manager
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Supply Chain / Service Delivery
Business Plan Development
Demand Forecasting
Project Management
Risk Management
Sales and marketing
Procurement & fulfillment
Performance Improvements
SAP
PROFESSIONAL
German Speaker
PERSONAL SKILLS
Strong customer focus
Articulate & engaging
Conscientious innovator
Pragmatic leader
PERSONAL DETAILS
Eric R. Dixon
1703C Francis Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
T: 865.919.3856
E: DixonEricR@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strong managerial background with senior level local / international business
experience and cross sector exposure. Good strategic appreciation and
vision, able to build and implement efficient plans with a proven track record
explicitly supporting business needs. Conscientious, self-motivated leader
with collaborative approach to innovating solutions. Possesses extensive
experience in demand planning and inventory management for optimal level
of service. Adept at identifying opportunities and remaining on the crest of
profitable inventory within a rapidly changing market. Excellent interpersonal
skills to engage, motivate and encourage others through change. Highly
focused with a consistent track record of successfully managing a lean
supply chain with fiscal solvency. Eric is currently looking to continue a
career in supply chain management at home or abroad.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Consultancy 1998-Present
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT
Working as an advisor to emerging entrepreneurs and established
companies to efficiently craft departmental infrastructures. Responsible for
organizational communication, workflow planning, and product development.
Ensuring delivery of high quality projects always within time, cost and quality
parameters.
DUTIES:
 Formulation of company direction and strategy
 Developing strategy, mission and core values
 Collaborating with suppliers
 Budgetary forecasting
 Developing detailed account-specific forecasts
 Business Analysis using Key Performance Indicators
 Problem Solving and Loss Mitigation
KEY PROFICIENCIES
 Exceptional financial acumen
 Evaluating and decision-making
 Possessing a proven track record in supply chain /business
management
 Maintaining customer relationship management
 An enterprising and creative thinker

2. Eric R. Dixon
Supply Chain Manager
Green Earth Emporium 1994-2015
GENERAL MANAGER
Built a profitable retail business model. Innovated business plan. Managed
all aspects of retail infrastructure with a collaborative approach. Managed
staff and oversaw customer service. Developed new business opportunities
by creating business plans implemented from within this infrastructure.
DUTIES:
 Business planning and budget management
 Demand management
 Merchandise mix planning and buying
 Inventory management
 Setting and exceeding sales goals
 Marketing plans and promotional campaigns.
 Operations management
 Facilitated Industry Related Seminars.
 Developed and implemented Individual-Centered Customer Service
Policies
KEY PROFICIENCIES
 Strong supervisory skills
 Five Whys and Root Cause Analysis
 Proven ability to identify new business opportunities.
 Negotiation and Collaboration
 Meticulous Attention to Detail
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BA (Hons) Business Management & German
East Tennessee State University 1982-1987
M.A. (Hons) German
University of Tennessee 1990-1991
Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Online 2015
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Supply Chain Design
Supply Chain Strategy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Online 2015-2016
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office
Excel
Outlook
Word
Access
PowerPoint
Publisher
QuickBooks Pro
Adobe CS5
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
Illustrator
Fireworks
SAP
PERSONAL DETAILS
Eric R. Dixon
1703C Francis Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
T: 865.919.3856
E: DixonEricR@gmail.com