Erik Pedersen

Erik Pedersen is currently a Senior Supply Chain Specialist at Samuel, Son & Co., where they focus on procurement optimization and supplier relationship management. Previously, Erik held various roles in purchasing and procurement management across several companies, including serving as a Procurement Manager at Ridewell Corp., where they successfully reduced the inventory-to-sales ratio and improved inventory turns. They co-owned The Grove Salsa Company and held director and senior management positions in operations and supply chain at Miller Commerce and Signode, respectively. Erik earned multiple MBAs, further solidifying their expertise in strategic sourcing and cost management.