Eric Hucke, Cpsm, Pmp
About Eric Hucke, Cpsm, Pmp
Eric Hucke is a Product Development Purchasing Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in purchasing and supply management, including previous roles at Harley-Davidson and other companies, and is a certified C.P.S.M instructor.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Eric Hucke serves as the Product Development Purchasing Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's product development processes. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing purchasing strategies and ensuring alignment with product development goals. He also provides training and mentoring to the Supply Management team, focusing on systems such as SAP, PLM, and MS Teams.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Eric Hucke has extensive experience at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he worked in various capacities. He served as a Development Purchasing Analyst from 2000 to 2012, followed by a role as a Sr. Development Purchasing Analyst from 2012 to 2014. He then transitioned to the position of Global Process Manager, Source to Pay, from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved analyzing project-level metrics and reporting to senior leadership.
Education and Expertise
Eric Hucke studied at the Lubar College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Production Operations Management from 1993 to 1997. He is a certified C.P.S.M instructor, specializing in international sourcing and contract/cost negotiation. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and purchasing.
Coaching and Youth Sports Involvement
In addition to his professional career, Eric Hucke is actively involved in coaching youth sports. He serves as the head coach for the Hartland Hawks select baseball team and as an assistant coach for the Lake Country Chiefs tackle program. He is passionate about mentoring young athletes, focusing on instilling respect for themselves, their team, and the sport.
Early Career Background
Eric Hucke began his career as a Master Scheduler at Dedicated Computing/Omni Tech Computers from 1997 to 1999. He also worked as a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Longview Fibre for five months in 2000 and as a Materials Manager for Hamilton Sundstrand from 1999 to 2000. These early roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in supply chain and operations management.