FORT COLLINS, CO, October 24, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who has selected Kimberly Erlandsen, MBA, for inclusion in its biographical volume honoring leaders of distinction across industries. Individuals are chosen based on their professional achievements, visibility, and prominence within their field.

Ms. Erlandsen is a strategic sales and integrated business planning leader known for aligning cross-functional teams, optimizing business processes, and transforming complex data into actionable insights. With more than two decades of experience in consumer products and manufacturing, she has built a reputation for driving operational excellence, collaboration, and growth through data-driven decision-making.

Since 2017, Ms. Erlandsen has served at Waterpik Inc., a Church & Dwight Company, where she currently holds the position of IBP Leader, Demand Management. In this capacity, she leads the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process for demand planning, uniting sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, and finance to support strategic decision-making and ensure organizational alignment. She directs monthly demand reviews, manages the company's forecasting platforms, and integrates Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to balance demand, inventory, and financial goals.

Her efforts have significantly advanced Waterpik's forecasting maturity, enabling more accurate demand projections and improved communication across business units. Ms. Erlandsen also manages new product launches and SKU transitions, oversees the StockIQ forecasting platform, and develops analytical tools that streamline reporting and decision support for senior leadership.

Previously, Ms. Erlandsen served as Sales Forecasting and Analysis Manager at Waterpik Inc., managing the company's global forecasting function, building key performance metrics to improve forecast accuracy, and aligning demand planning with corporate sales strategies. She is widely recognized for mentoring cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of collaboration between sales, operations, and marketing.

Before joining Waterpik, Ms. Erlandsen built a distinguished 13-year career at Advanced Energy Industries, progressing from Senior Customer Advocate to IT Project Manager, Sales & Service (Salesforce.com). There, she managed enterprise-wide technology projects, specialized in Salesforce and SAP integration, and created executive dashboards to enhance visibility into global sales performance. She also chaired the company's Charitable Contributions Committee, demonstrating her dedication to community engagement and corporate social responsibility.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Erlandsen gained valuable experience in sales, customer relations, and hospitality management. She served as a Sales Representative for Freshies Distributing Company representing specialty beverage products in local liquor stores, restaurants, and bars. In this role, she provided exceptional customer service, created and distributed marketing materials, and conducted wine and scotch tastings to promote small-batch producers.

She also advanced to General Manager at Restrock Inc., overseeing full restaurant operations, budgeting, inventory control, and employee development. Managing teams of up to 30 employees, she trained more than 100 new hires during her tenure and implemented process improvements that enhanced both service quality and profitability. Building on her early professional experiences, Ms. Erlandsen also worked in customer service with First National Bank, refining her abilities in communication, organization, and client support.

Ms. Erlandsen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Colorado State University, as well as an Associate of Arts from Colorado Mountain College. She also completed a term of courses in Political Science and the Arts at Richmond College, an international college in London, broadening her perspective on global business, culture, and the humanities.

Further enhancing her professional credentials, Ms. Erlandsen completed Integrated Business Planning – Advanced S&OP training with Oliver Wight in November 2023 and holds certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt and Salesforce.com Administration. She has also earned Digital IQ Leader Levels 1–3 certifications from Church & Dwight Co., Inc., and a Salesforce Lightning Experience credential through Trailhead, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning, digital transformation, and leadership excellence.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Erlandsen is deeply committed to community engagement and volunteerism. She has contributed her time and leadership to several local organizations, including the Museum of Art Fort Collins, the Larimer County Food Bank, the Fort Collins Downtown Business Association's Brewfest, and the Sustainable Living Association. Currently, she serves on the Employee Giving Fund Committee at Water Pik, Inc., where she helps raise funds for local charitable organizations and inspires colleagues to participate in community initiatives.

In recognition of her contributions, Ms. Erlandsen has received multiple "Hammer" Awards from Church & Dwight Co., Inc., honoring her leadership, innovation, and impact within the organization. She credits her success to a positive attitude, a commitment to mentoring others, and a collaborative, creative approach to problem-solving. Looking forward, she aims to advance into director and executive-level leadership roles, where she can continue driving strategic growth, fostering inclusive and culturally engaged teams, and promoting global business excellence.

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