Jason Weir Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Tokyo, Jp

Currently leading 4 member team responsible for business planning functions that link the Consumer products business unit goals with Sony North America's Customer Engagement Team. Overhauled the quarterly sales bonus KPIs for ~150 field sales team members, adding more precision to the sales quota process as well as introducing new KPIs that align more closely with corporate imperatives.Contributed to data visualization enhancements of store level POS and channel inventory reported by participating retail partners. in addition to industry market share by territory, and customer traffic patterns/demographics. Coordinate weekly tactical meetings with key stakeholders for collaborative sharing and to cascade time sensitive actions to be taken at shopfront.Developed means to allocate investments with retail partner store level labor and merchandise displays as a resource for measuring ROI and in support of ongoing negotiations with 3rd party service providers as well as Sony's retail partners.Prior to current role, served as Controller for Logistics, and later for Service & Parts for ~7 years.Responsibilities included; Inventory Control governance, compliance with Corporate Accounting Policy, US GAAP and other local regulations. Managed the annual budgeting process, in addition to the monthly forecasting cycle. While in this role, and in response to inventory write offs in the millions, established a new inventory control SOP and cadence to reduce risk of shrinkage loss and misstated inventory value on Sony's Financial Statements.Experienced people manager (both with onsite & remote staff) with a knack for identifying and grooming key talent. Many of my past direct reports have received promotions, along with minimal voluntary attrition. Have served as a mentor to Sony's Leadership development program over multiple years. Awarded Working Dad of the Year, Sony Electronics issued by Working Mother magazine · Jul 2020

Grapevine, Texas, Us

Administered the schedule and procedures for completing the Annual Business Plan for 15 Operating divisions and 22 Corporate departments.Provided ad hoc analysis to Marketing, HR and the Executive Board to identify trends and submit recommendations for profitable growth. Supplemented accounting team deliverables during external audits and month end close.Partnered with the CFO in creating M&A schedules and analysis to support long time owners exit strategy.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Prepared monthly financial reporting and analysis support to four manufacturing plants.Evaluated CapEx requests to approximate payback periods and impact on cash flow.Ensured the accuracy of material and labor cost assumptions on Bill of Materials and Routings.Supplied plant leadership with performance metrics to assess ROI on Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Washington, Dc, Us

Granted a Secret security clearance while on active duty.Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for business process reengineering of supply operations. Managed the procurement and disbursement of operational supplies and equipment to the fleet. Reduced inventory holding costs by implementing more stringent internal controls and expanding the use of pre-expended bins. Garnered fiscal integrity among department heads and commanding officer, ensuring budgets and financial records were properly maintained through scheduled and random audits.Hand picked to lead the Navy contingent in former president George W. Bush’s inaugural parade.Provided direction, feedback and recognition to a culturally diverse group of servicemen and women.

Bs, Accounting

Mba, Finance