Eric Nelson
About Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson is the Director of Supply and Demand Planning North America at SC Johnson in Racine, WI, with over 30 years of experience in supply chain and project management roles across various companies.
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Eric Nelson is currently the Director Supply and Demand Planning North America at SC Johnson. He also holds the position of Director- North America Product Strategy at the same company in Racine, WI.
Current Role at SC Johnson
In his current capacity, Eric Nelson oversees Supply and Demand Planning for North America at SC Johnson. Additionally, he is responsible for the North America Product Strategy. His roles involve ensuring efficient product flow and strategic planning to meet market demands across North America.
Previous Experience at SC Johnson
Eric Nelson joined SC Johnson in 2012 as Manager Global Design and Analysis, albeit for a brief 2-month period. Over his decade-long tenure at the company, he has risen to significant leadership roles in supply chain and product strategy.
Work History at PepsiCo
Eric Nelson worked at PepsiCo from 2006 to 2012. He started as Senior Supply Chain Project Manager, a role he held for 2 years before advancing to Senior Manager Supply Chain Strategy, where he worked for 4 years. His tenure at PepsiCo involved leading strategic initiatives and managing complex supply chain projects.
Experience at Clorox Company
From 2000 to 2004, Eric Nelson served as a Project Manager at Clorox Company. Prior to that, he worked as the Planning, Materials and Distribution Manager from 1999 to 2000 and as Supply Chain Manager from 1997 to 1999. His roles at Clorox spanned a diverse range of project management and supply chain functions.
Background with The Quaker Oats Company
Eric Nelson's career began at The Quaker Oats Company, where he held various roles from 1989 to 1997. He started as Merchandising Manager, then moved to Field Account Manager, Continuous Replenishment Administrator, and finally Replenishment Specialist. His experience there laid a solid foundation for his expertise in supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Eric Nelson holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Operations Management and Supervision from Loyola University of Chicago, earned from 1997 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing from Marquette University, obtained from 1984 to 1988. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain and project management.