TRANSFORMATION & OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

From Strategy to Execution.

Helping organizations turn strategic priorities into effective operating models, measurable performance and sustainable execution.

MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.

Turning strategy into execution - with the structure, accountability and momentum to make change stick

WHAT I DO

Transformation that holds when the pressure is on.

Transform

Leading complex transformations from strategic ambition through implementation, with a clear line of sight to measurable value.

Design

Designing operating models, governance and processes that turn strategic into effective execution.

Perform

Building performance management systems that create transparency, accountability and a disciplined operating rhythm

Execute

Working alongside leadership teams to turn decisions into action, build momentum and deliver lasting results.

SELECTED TRANSFORMATION CASES

Complex challenges. Hands-on leadership. Measurable impact.

CASE 01

Global Supply Chain Transformation

Global Technology & Industrial · Global · Head of Global Supply Chain Transformation

Redesigning an end-to-end Supply Chain operating model to improve performance, reduce complexity and unlock cost and working-capital improvements.

€78m recurring annual savings · €200m working-capital improvement

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CASE 02

Sales & Operations Planning Transformation

Global Consumer Goods · Regional Business Unit · Supply Chain / Operations Executive

Closing gaps between financial forecasts, demand planning and operational execution while improving service and inventory.

20% forecast accuracy improvement · 65% → 98% service level · €2m inventory reduction

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CASE 03

Service & Operations Transformation

Medical Devices & Consumer Technology · Regional Market · Head of Operations, Services & Solutions

Improving forecast quality, working capital and organizational effectiveness while maintaining customer service performance.

€300m Service P&L · 5% of sales working-capital reduction · ~250 employees

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CASE 04

Customer Service & S&OP Transformation

Global Technology & Consumer Products · Regional Market · COO / Operations Executive

Closing gaps between demand, financial planning and operational execution across multiple customer channels.

€74m → €64m inventory · -58 → +38 team NPS · 85% → 93% service level

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CASE 05

Global Supply Chain Innovation Portfolio

Global Healthcare / Consumer Health · Global · Supply Chain Transformation Lead

Coordinating a large portfolio of Supply Chain-related innovation initiatives with fragmented resources and priorities.

100% of relevant innovation projects delivered on time

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CASE 06

Global Service business transformation

Systems & Software · Global Service Organization

Leading the transformation of a global service business, strengthening operating discipline and establishing a company-wide process model aligned with the Executive Board.

€5m EBIT increase · 11% increase in staff chargeability

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CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Selected client experience

Selected consulting experience at Accenture

Selected organizations Erik worked with during his Accenture consulting career.

Transformation · Operations · Supply Chain · Performance Improvement

Selected consulting experience as an Independent Consultant

Selected organizations Erik has supported as an independent consultant.

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Working at the point where strategy becomes operational reality.

Enterprise Transformation

Aligning enterprise portfolios, organizations and initiatives to accelerate value delivery and measurable transformation outcomes.

Operating Model Redesign

Clarifying accountabilities, decision rights and governance to improve execution speed, focus and control.

Operational Performance

Embedding performance disciplines that improve productivity, reliability and sustainable business results.

EXPERIENCE

A career shaped by transformation, operations and execution.

2023

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PRESENT

Erik Romer / Independent Consulting

Independent Consultant · Interim Manager · Advisor

Executive support for transformation, operating model and performance priorities.

2021

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2023

Managing Director & COO

Leading operations, execution and enterprise performance.

2019

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2021

Head of Operations, Services & Solutions Delivery DACH

Accountable for delivery performance across the DACH services and solutions organization.

2015

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2019

Head of Supply Chain & COO / Leader Supply Chain Transformation – Global

Driving DACH operating performance and global supply chain transformation.

2008

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2015

Head of Supply Chain Development & Head of SC Pharmacy / Supply Chain Director – Mesoamerican & Caribbean Group / Manager Service Level Management & Customer Service Global / Manager Logistics Solutions – Americas

Progressive regional and global supply chain leadership roles across transformation, service and operations.

2001

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2007

Manager – Management Consulting

Advising clients on strategy, operations and large-scale change.

1993

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1996

Co-Founder & COO

Building an entrepreneurial venture alongside corporate leadership roles.

RECOMMENDATIONS

What others say about working with me

From strategy to execution — creating structure, building strong teams and making transformation happen.

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Erik truly embodies the kind of Operations Lead I had always been looking for — someone who not only thinks strategically on a holistic level but also knows how to translate strategy into action.

Peter Vullings

President Strategic Business Unit, Koki Holding Europe / CEO Metabo GmbH · LinkedIn recommendation

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Erik was able to transform the DACH organization by implementing standard processes for each sales channel. His approach was very structured: understanding the business needs, analyzing, designing, implementing and controlling the outcome.

Annick Courtmans

Vice President & Head of Supply Chain · LinkedIn recommendation

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Erik is a great leader combining great expertise on Operations Strategy and E2E Supply Chain with a strong sense of pragmatism to get things implemented.

Tim Lange

Chief Operations Officer / former McKinsey Partner · LinkedIn recommendation

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He developed a world class organization, structured around processes and clear KPIs. He did attract and put the right talents on the right positions.

Roger Karner

CEO, MDT Group · LinkedIn recommendation

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I know Erik for many years and can confirm that he is extremely effective even in the most challenging situations. He combines outstanding conceptual skills with the ability to turn concepts into action.

Markus O’Sullivan

Digital Transformation / General Management · LinkedIn recommendation

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ABOUT ERIK

Transformation that holds when the pressure is on.

Erik Romer combines a long consulting background with proven frameworks, tools and methodologies with hands-on operational leadership experience. He has not only advised organizations on transformation, operating models and performance, but has also held operational responsibility for implementing change in large corporations and other businesses. He works with CEOs, CFOs, COOs and leadership teams when strategic intent needs to translate into measurable performance and reliable execution.

HOW I WORK

Senior judgment. Practical traction. Lasting capability.

Work directly

A small senior team, direct access and clear ownership from first conversation to handover.

Focus on decisions

Complexity gets reduced to the few decisions, systems and behaviors that change the outcome.

Build capability

The work leaves teams with stronger rhythms, sharper insight and the confidence to sustain progress.

CONTACT

Have a challenge to solve?

Let’s talk about how to turn strategic priorities into measurable results and sustainable execution.

CALL

+49 174 191 8500

Erik.Romer@erikromer.com

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ERIK ROMER

MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.