Eric Wilson is Director of Thought Leadership at the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning, bringing over 20 years of experience in demand planning and predictive analytics. He previously led forecasting at Escalade Sports, Berry Plastics, and Tempur Sealy. Eric is an IBF Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF) and recipient of IBF’s Excellence in Business Forecasting & Planning Award. He is a frequent speaker, published author, and contributor to The Journal of Business Forecasting.

Matt has worked with a wide range of clients in manufacturing, distribution, and retail. While he is a subject matter expert when it comes to implementing solutions across numerous ERP and Planning packages, he is adamant that the process has to drive the tools in order to foster adoption and deliver superior, measurable results.

Andrew D. Schneider, ACPF, is Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Integrated Business Planning for Peloton's Commercial Business Unit, where he leads global supply chain strategy, planning, procurement, and operating model transformation. Previously, he held supply chain leadership roles with Medtronic, Ball Corporation, Crocs, and other global organizations. Andrew specializes in integrated business planning, forecasting, AI-enabled planning, and decision science, helping organizations improve service, profitability, and executive decision-making. He is an ASCM Distinguished Fellow, recipient of the ASCM Award of Excellence, and a longtime member of the IBF Advisory Board.

Jonathan Schwartz is Head of Global Planning at Bumble Bee Foods, where he leads demand and supply management, master data, and analytics to align operational plans with corporate objectives. His work focuses on optimizing inventory strategies, improving cash flow, and ensuring financial alignment in partnership with corporate finance. With deep expertise in S&OP, demand and supply planning, annual financial planning, and inventory management, Jonathan has extensive experience in the CPG sector, including seafood, pet food, and specialty lubricants. He holds a degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and National University, is a Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF), and serves on advisory boards for the University of San Diego’s Supply Chain Management Institute and Curebound.