ERIC CARLSON
WESTMINSTER
Summary
Dynamic leader in manufacturing and retail with over 14 years of expertise in specialty coffee, specializing in operations, inventory control, and food safety. Proven track record of fostering cross-department collaboration among finance, supply chain, and sales teams to enhance P&L management and streamline inventory processes. Successfully driven commercialization and project management initiatives, including achieving SQF Certification and overseeing facility buildouts. Committed to delivering exceptional results through strategic planning and operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Analyst
Woof
Denver, CO
10.2025 - Current
- -Oversee $15M in Inventory across company owned, 3PL and Co-Manufacturing warehouse locations.
- -Used advanced Excel skills to develop Vendor Workbooks with auto reporting and macros to expedite the reconciliation process.
- -Built Vendor Performance reports for On Time/In Full %, Days Open, and Inventory Variance to leverage during contract negotiations.
- -Built Allocation reporting system for E-Comm channel to maximize sales opportunities while reducing OOS.
- -Develop Aging Inventory report to flag Shelf-Life requirements for B2B channels and reallocate to DTC
- -Master Data Management of SKUs including onboarding Raw Ingredients, Packaging, Bill of Materials, etc.
Inventory Control Manager
Performance Food Group (dba - Coda Coffee Company)
Denver, CO
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented inventory control procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- -Oversee $8M in inventory across 7 locations
- -Create and implement monthly Cycle Counting process for each facility and manage full inventory counts 2x a year, reducing inventory adjustment transactions by 72%
- -Review Production and Shipping/Receiving documentation with production personnel to develop RCA of Inventory results to Finance team for Executive Reporting
- -Using DMAIC, identified and reduced waste on Freeze-Dried Production line by 10% resulting in annual savings of $150K.
- -40% reduction of “At Risk” product On Hand by improving visibility of aging inventory to Procurement, Production and Sales departments and driving improved supply chain strategies.
- -Manage the liquidation of $1M in Coffee Brewing Equipment and Machine parts
Quality Assurance / Project Manager
Performance Food Group (dba - Coda Coffee Company)
Denver, CO
03.2019 - 05.2024
- -Responsible for establishing Quality Department and Scaling operation alongside manufacturing growth including onboarding 2 new production sites totaling 4 production lines and 16 personnel.
- -Grew department from self to a team of 6 across 4 facilities, including leadership development and succession planning.
- -Developing HACCP plans for Coffee Production, Nut Packaging, and Candy packaging and achieved score of 98% on SQF Audits at 2 facilities
- -Manage B-Corp and Environmental reporting responsibilities for the company during and after merger with Performance Food Group.
- -Manage RFPs and negotiations for contract services and SaaS.
- -Manage Food Safety requirements for Commercialization of CPG packaging for B2B, DTC, and Retail sales.
- -Participate in the creation of 14 product lines worth an estimated annual revenue of $20M
- -Develop Internal Commercialization packet for Data Management and Product Spec Sheets
- -Managed the launch of $1.5M bulk nut packaging facility, completing project in 4.5 months and $30K under budget.
Café Operations Manager
Performance Food Group (dba - Coda Coffee Company)
Denver, CO
04.2017 - 03.2019
- -Directed cafe operations generating over $2M in annual revenue across 4 locations.
- Built forecasting models to set risk thresholds for retail locations and strategize with cafe managers on cost saving techniques.
- -Built P&L training tools and COGS worksheets for cafe managers; reduced COGS from 38% to 33%.
- Data driven decision making to reduce operating hours to reduce labor cost from 30% to 22% while improving $/hr tip ratio for employees.
- Train new hires and Wholesale Accounts on Espresso Bar best practices and Pour Over brewing techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management practices, optimizing stock levels and improving cash flow for Distribution facility.
Cafe Manager/Supervisor/Barista
Highwire Coffee (Oakland,CA)/Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee (New York City, NY)/Others
08.2011 - 03.2017
- -Enjoyed 5.5 years working at various cafes around the country while performing in theatre.
- -Coffee experience included National Brand Coffee businesses, Local Roasters, Farmer's markets and a Multi Roaster Cafe selling coffee from roasters across the country.
- Worked with La Marzocco, Slayer, Synesso, and Nuova Simonelli espresso machines.
- Have loved every minute of working in a cafe and am ready to get back to the Specialty Coffee community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Demand forecasting
- Supply chain optimization
- ERP systems proficiency
- Continuous improvement
- Cost reduction strategies
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Operations management
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- HACCP
- PCQI
- SQF Practitioner & Internal Auditor
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Eagle Scout
- 2nd Place America’s Best Espresso Competition CoffeeFest Denver
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
Woof
10.2025 - Current
Inventory Control Manager
Performance Food Group (dba - Coda Coffee Company)
05.2024 - 08.2025
Quality Assurance / Project Manager
Performance Food Group (dba - Coda Coffee Company)
03.2019 - 05.2024
Café Operations Manager
Performance Food Group (dba - Coda Coffee Company)
04.2017 - 03.2019
Cafe Manager/Supervisor/Barista
Highwire Coffee (Oakland,CA)/Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee (New York City, NY)/Others
08.2011 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Los Angeles