Damien Sanchez Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Burbank, Ca

Oversee team that manages NBCU brands’ cross-platform TVE linear and STB + TVE VOD content fulfillment and product development.Supply Chain Workflow Management: Oversee team that manages the distribution of >150,000 assets per year across 17 networks for TVE VOD and STB VOD. Product Enhancements: Led effort to enhance VOD audio services for STB VOD and successfully launched VDS, SAP and 5.1 on STB VOD. Expanded HD STB VOD offering to networks previously only offering SD STB VOD.Maximized Monetization Opportunities: Oversee STB DAI distribution workflow and evaluate workflow to identify key areas to improve distribution efficiency and effectiveness, and content targeting. Increased NBCU STB DAI reach by launching networks and MVPDs new to STB DAI. Major Project management: Increase NBCU’s VOD footprint by launching multiple networks to STB/TVE VOD and onboarding new MVPD VOD partners. Create project lifecycle plan to document requirements, assign key member roles and responsibilities, set benchmarks/ timelines and define needed test case scenarios. Event Launches: Operational Lead for NBCU Olympics STB/TVE VOD content offering [London, Sochi, and Rio] and for FIFA 2015 summer tournaments [including 2015 Women’s World Cup]. Responsible for creating the project workflow involving 7 internal and external teams combined, to successfully execute the VOD content creation and distribution of 4,000 assets per event. Create video and xml workflow to execute same day content creation and VOD start. Establish the STB DAI workflow to properly target high revenue DAI campaigns. Manage daily distribution team to maximize content accuracy and delivery success rate.

Manage ~80M unit finished goods inventory for North American business Facilitated ~14,000 skus through procurement, distribution, returns and storageImplement process to increase efficiencyPart of team that reduced overall inventory by 30M unitsAnnual savings > $850kOptimize inventory via interplant transfers and reworks to reduce costsReduction of 17M units excess stock in 2009Savings: > $3.5M in manufacturing & >$400k in storageContinue to look for process improvements as business life cycle evolvesLead and motivate staffBuild trusting relationship to create productive staff for companyEducate staff on logic and functions of inventory planningInterview candidates and hire staffWork with internal and external partners to achieve revenue optimizationWork with sales & marketing on making promotions cost-effectiveIdentify gaps in internal partners' timelines to reduce manufacturing and shipping costsReduce bottle necks with external partners by adjusting their process or using 3rd partiesIdentify SAP system improvements to facilitate businessAutomate programs to streamline employee functionsWork with IT to develop enhancements to manage all facets of inventoryMonitor SAP data to ensure its credibilityCoordinate annual physical audit of PHE's US & Canadian vendor's storage and distribution facility

Managed ~7M unit inventory and supply chain process for Canadian business.Managed DVD manufacturing and assisted in distribution to satisfy customer demand.Ensured proper product storage, distribution and return process. Identified methods to improve inventory unit and storage location accuracy.Devised plan of action to decrease excess inventory.Communicated with internal and external partners to facilitate businessLink between Paramount L.A. & Canada, product vendors and customs broker.Worked with multiple departments (i.e. sales, marketing, etc.) and higher management on promotions to reach sales objectives.Assisted in price negotiations for labor and turn-around time to produce product.Coordinated annual physical audit of PHE's Canadian vendor's storage and distribution facilityUsed SAP to resolve PHE vs. vendor systematic inventory and pricing discrepancies.Completed all listed duties for Senior Inventory Planner position

• Managed DVD inventory for Canadian operations. • Analyzed product demand to ensure optimal shelf stock through efficient product ordering.• Completed reports to illustrate relationship between supply and demand of product.• Negotiated product duplication turn-around time with manufacturing parties. • Worked with multiple departments on sales promotions.• Collaborated with higher management to reach sales objectives. • Investigated and clarified inconsistencies between Paramount and storage facility inventory counts.• Utilized time economically to oversee daily tasks and complications.• Coordinated annual audit of 5,000,000 plus unit vendor storage facility.• Trained and reviewed work of personnel assigned to previously held positions

Created item numbers in SAP as directed by marketing literature.Validated titles' systemic pricing before allowing manufacture. Governed systematic product availability process for timely physical manufacturing.Performed functions of Bill of Material Coordinator.

Interpreted marketing literature for construction of finished goods.Communicated with various Paramount departments to guarantee correct assembly.Utilized SAP for Paramount and vendor data interaction. Inputted raw material instruction for building finished goods in SAP.Resolved issues with vendors regarding product construction.

Mba, Emphasis: 1St - Finance & 2Nd - Marketing

Bs And Minor, Bs In Business Administration - Business Law & Minor In Economics

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Kappy, Fraternity - 2 time president; Business Law Association - President

High School Diploma