KEN WEIR

Accomplished resourceful negotiations with vendors alongside agile mitigation of client’s needs as Supply Chain Manager. Started initially as a Buyer and Planner showcasing incremental and detailed experience in procurement. Sought out, sourced, and secured inventory for planned manufacturing production; contingent on a balanced inventory while maintaining analysis through data-driven trends, history, and ample forecasting. Lead teams in detailed, daily reporting and communication. Closely collaborated and delegated with engineers, production supervisors, and vendors while respecting clients and colleagues at all levels. SKILLS

• Vendor Management

• Global Procurement

EXPERIENCE

• Negotiations

• SAP, MRP, Excel, Microsoft Suite

• Technical Contract Writing

• FAR/DFAR

Operations and Supply Chain Manager March 2020 – Present Cantel, Crosstex, Accutron and Vista Dental Group Phoenix, AZ Professional Procurement - Buyer / Planner December 2019 - March 2020 Express Pros / Accutron Phoenix, Arizona

Chassis Buyer Used Inventory January 2019 - July 2019 Vantage Mobility International LLC Phoenix, AZ

Inventory Buyer / Logistics Manager December 2015 - December 2018 Hertz Inc Phoenix, AZ

Executive Regional Manager October 2014 - October 2015 Meineke Service Franchises Phoenix, AZ

Regional Manager May 2013 - October 2014

Midas Service Franchises Phoenix, AZ

Owner December 2008 - January 2012

Continental Car Care Larksville, PA

Owner / Manager January 2002 - October 2012

Lucky 13 Auto Services Wilkes-Barre, PA

EDUCATION

Industrial Engineering

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey