Eddie Rivera

Directs end-to-end external manufacturing operations and material execution across contract manufacturing partners, resolving capacity constraints and lead-time volatility. Governs Site-Level Execution Agreements to enforce vendor accountability and delivery reliability.

Led a 12-person cross-functional team managing material conversion workflows and procurement operations for high-volume retail distribution. Designed and executed standardized vendor reporting architectures and custom KPI dashboards to improve supplier performance.

Directed regulated procurement and material fulfillment operations within a clinical cell therapy manufacturing facility. Managed a $2M direct material footprint and enforced strict supplier qualification and specification standards.

Orchestrated sourcing and inventory strategy for a $19.5M specialty chemical and personal care portfolio, leading an 8-person operations team. Achieved a $2M reduction in working capital liabilities and drove a 4.8% decrease in carrying costs.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

Certificate in Supply Chain Management, equivalent to APICS, from Bloomfield College.