Eric Force

Head of GRS program management @ Inexto SA

About

20+ years of SR Management Operations in FMCG industry. Excited about business opportunities enabled by technologies and passionate about leading projects/people in a multicultural environment. Graduated as Mechanical Engineer for Systemic Concept of Products, all my professional life was related to Project Management covering new processes, new products, and new infrastructure (GLP-certified laboratories, factories). The 5 KPIs (Finance, Quality, Resources, Risk, and Time) are now part of my DNA. Over the years, I have acquired a strong experience in global operations (manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, E2E supply chain, engineering, and product development) as well as Managing & Developing People. My key competencies are leadership coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit and managerial courage, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and action-oriented, creativity / out-of-the-box thinking, agility driving for results, in-depth knowledge of E2E operations from ideas to commercialization, and always keeping the customer at the core. During my professional life, I really enjoyed the large diversity of challenges I managed in various multicultural environments. All allowed me to demonstrate a good balance between strategic thinking and hands-on doing. Don't hesitate to contact me. Eric Force #AnalyticalSkills #ProgramManagement #StrategicThinking #Innovation #E2Esupplychain #Quality Assurance #CRM #Leadership

Country

Switzerland

City

Montreux

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Programme Delivery, Speaking French, Interpersonal Skills, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Creativity and Innovation, Product Management, Creative Problem Solving, Senior Stakeholder Management, Recruiting, Process Engineering, Finance, Sales Operations, Project Management, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Procurement, Management

Experience

Head of GRS program management

Inexto SA

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication across departments to: - Define and communicate the program's vision aligned with organizational strategy and long-term plans. - Oversee the planning and execution of program components, and collaborate with project managers. - Build relationships with stakeholders, and act as the primary point of contact. - Develop and manage the program budget, and monitor financial performance. - Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and develop contingency plans. - Track KPIs, and provide regular updates to Management Team. - Lead change initiatives, and facilitate knowledge sharing. - Oversee the completion and transition of program deliverables, conduct post-program evaluations, and document outcomes.

Head of Industrialization & Delivery

Inexto SA

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Lead an Operations team to deploy Track & Trace solutions in FMCG industry sectors by: - Driving Industrialization from prototype to industrial version. - Implementing solutions from site assessment to Product Validation - Performing Direct Purchasing for components, services, and contractors. - Owning Technology Transfer Packages for cookie/cutter approach - Delivering standardized knowledge transfer to the customer. - Translating customer use cases into requirements and features to streamline product development activities.

Head of PMO and QA manager

Inexto SA

2020 - 2023-6 · 3 yrs

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Industrial Track & Trace Solutions for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

Chief Executive Officer

IFP4 S.A.

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

Montreux Area, Switzerland

IFP4 SA provides expertise in: 1) business development and operations to all industry sectors, 2) design, manufacturing, and commercialization of high-end jewelleries, 3) trading of natural diamonds and precious stones.

Senior Manager Business Operations

FMCG

2016-7 - 2020-3 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Led the Global Supply Chain for 50 markets / 200 products through standardized product portfolio & processes resulting in reduced lead time (-20%), minimized E2E inventory (-50% cash), and real-time master data across the organization. Developed & launched 30 innovative products in multiple markets simultaneously by coordinating all stakeholders (product development, marketing, finance, suppliers, and retail) to ensure smooth and global launches, per the agreed event calendar.

Senior Project Manager

FMCG

2009-5 - 2016-6 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Led various industrial projects such as GLP-certified laboratories, new factories or part of, and/or new manufacturing processes across the world, for a budget of up to $ 200 million. Developed new products (e-cig, accessories…) from concept to launches in markets including supply management. Led a global program achieving 10% carbon footprint reduction in 1 year across all Operations through smart energy recovery solutions. Managed Industrial Project teams composed of multi-disciplinary experts

Business Unit Manager

FMCG

2008-4 - 2009-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Arvika, Sweden

Led manufacturing operations for smokeless products including new product development and launches, people management (up to 20 people).

Senior Project Manager

FMCG

1998-5 - 2008-3 · 9 yrs 11 mos

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Led worldwide project teams including key OEMs from innovative ideas to technology transfer packages for global roll-out of process equipment and/or procedures in Operations. Led construction & equipment teams to implement manufacturing facilities, from Capital Expenditures budget approval to process & product qualification.

Business Unit Manager

Entrepose - Montalev

1993-9 - 1998-4 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Monthey, Switzerland

Led the Swiss entity of Entrepose-Montalev from scratch: 15 employees, 5 MCHF revenues. Developed the market strategy, Recruited & trained people, Managed the various installation projects.