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Eric Harding

Loganville

Summary

Relationship-driven sales and operations professional with over 18 years of experience in supply chain, vendor engagement, and client services. Proven track record in strengthening business partnerships, enhancing customer satisfaction, and optimizing service performance. Skilled in uncovering customer needs, driving sales-related decisions, and collaborating cross-functionally to exceed expectations. Adept at using data and communication to support retention and revenue growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

VMI Planner / Client Relationship Liaison

Ricoh
11.2015 - Current

- Managed high-value vendor-managed inventory programs, aligning delivery performance with customer service standards.

- Served as a key contact for customer accounts, resolving service issues and adapting inventory plans to evolving business needs.

- Conducted regular business reviews with vendors and internal stakeholders to strengthen alignment and trust.

- Leveraged forecasting and sales data to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce customer service disruptions by 50%.

- Built long-term partnerships with internal teams and external partners, reducing excess inventory by 80%.

Logistics Analyst / Vendor Engagement Lead

The Home Depot
09.2003 - 10.2015

- Acted as primary liaison for over 200 vendors, leading virtual onboarding, training, and continued support on logistics systems.

- Collaborated across departments to create seasonal and regional demand plans, improving product availability and customer satisfaction.

- Spearheaded cross-regional project to restore out-of-stock items in over 100 stores, strengthening customer trust and driving sales.

- Partnered with carriers and DCs to streamline communication, improving delivery KPIs and fostering long-term logistics relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - E-Business

University of Phoenix
Atlanta, GA
06-2007

Skills

  • - Sales & Account Relationship Management
  • - Demand Forecasting & Business Planning
  • - Client Communication & Service Recovery
  • - Data Analysis & Performance Reporting
  • - Vendor Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • - ERP & TMS Systems Communication Tools (Zoom, Outlook, Teams)
  • - Motivated to build trust, support business growth, and deliver customer-centered solutions through communication and collaboration*

Timeline

VMI Planner / Client Relationship Liaison

Ricoh
11.2015 - Current

Logistics Analyst / Vendor Engagement Lead

The Home Depot
09.2003 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - E-Business

University of Phoenix
Eric Harding