Wes Zimmerman
Supply Chain Management || Renewable Energy
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About
A proven leader in end-to-end supply chain operations, I bring nearly a decade of progressive experience in procurement, planning, and logistics—most recently as a Senior Supply Chain Manager at Sunrun, the nation’s leading residential solar company. I’ve led strategic initiatives supporting over 100,000 annual installations, managing multimillion-dollar budgets while delivering significant cost savings—30% on logistics ($50M) and 20% on consumables ($120M)—without compromising service levels or quality. My leadership spans a tenured progression from hands-on planning roles to managing teams of buyers and planners, executing supplier negotiations, and driving automation through data modeling and SQL.
I am passionate about building resilient, cost-efficient supply chains, and I’m eager to bring that expertise to a company that is the right fit.
Experience
Sunrun
Sr. Supply Chain Manager (Planning, Procurement, & Logistics)
January 2024 – Present
- Spearhead procurement strategy and planning for 100,000+ annual solar installations nationwide.
- Direct a team of buyers and planners to develop accurate forecasts and procurement plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Negotiated supplier agreements, achieving 30% cost savings on a $50M annual logistics budget and 20% savings on a $120M consumables spend.
- Maintained 100% availability rates while enhancing customer satisfaction through streamlined supplier management and high-quality standards.
September 2019 – March 2024
- Promoted to lead a 10-member team managing procurement and fulfillment operations across multiple distribution channels.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing supplier lead times and optimizing inventory levels.
- Cultivated long-term supplier partnerships, ensuring cost competitiveness and reliability.
February 2016 – September 2019
- Progressed through roles from Associate Planner to Lead Planner by delivering process improvements and exceeding performance expectations.
- Automated procurement workflows, reducing cycle times by 90%+ using SQL-based solutions and data modeling.
- Standardized planning processes, resulting in enhanced accuracy and consistency across supply chain operations.
Education
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoBachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
September 2011 – December 2015
- Concentration: Business Operations | Minor: Packaging Engineering
