Zeb Buchanan
Vice President, International Distribution Client Services Supply Chain Management, Film & Tv @Sony Pictures Entertainment
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, International Distribution Client Services Supply Chain Management, Film & Tv @Sony Pictures Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA, US
Define and implement the client services and content delivery strategy, overseeing operations teams and distribution workflows for Sony Pictures Television across global markets. Working cross-functionally with studio executives, content licensing & acquisition, production, legal, engineering, finance and marketing teams.• Responsible for standardizing processes, integrating business systems, and implementing workflow automation to achieve studio revenue objectives, accelerate distribution timelines, and optimize internal resources.
EDUCATION
University of London
Bachelor's degree, Media and Business
ABOUT ZEB BUCHANAN
Operations executive with extensive experience driving success for leading media organizations; managing global end to end digital supply chain from content production to distribution of film and television content. Recognized for maximizing performance and possessing a proven talent in achieving multimillion-dollar cost savings while supporting client services and operational scale globally. Demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative skills; defining key business needs and operational recommendations that drive distribution capabilities forward.Accomplishments: Achieved 30% efficiency in labor costs while increasing productivity by 45%. Recognized significant overhead reductions as part of strategic sourcing strategies for localization and distribution services. Generated 43% increase in annual digital file distribution resulting in million-dollar cost savings and a 41% reduction in rejection rates. Guide negotiations and collaborate with 800+ distribution partners and key industry leaders worldwide Won Award of Excellence for orchestrating operational recovery and sustained working ability of department. Expertise:Global Content Distribution, Sales & Acquisition, Content Localization, Vendor Management, Client Services, Digital Supply Chain Optimization, Digital Media Services, Content Fulfillment, Process Engineering, Distribution Specialist, Content Delivery, Agile, Business-to-Business Integrations, Film and Television, EST, VOD, Free (FTV), Basic Cable, Pay TV, VR/AR, Technical on-boarding, Team Building and Development, Post Production, Quantitative Analysis, Rate and Services Negotiation, Project Managing, Procurement, Mastering, Foreign Language Dubbing, Editorial, D2C, B2C, Organizational Transformation, Strategic Sourcing, Process Optimization, Team Management, Project Management, Change Management, Studio Services, Financial Planning, Workflow Efficiency, Rights Management, Post Production, Business Strategy, Content Operations Management
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