Kirk Bleemer
About Kirk Bleemer
Kirk Bleemer is the Vice President of Production Strategy, Operations, and Vendor Management at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with over 20 years of experience in production and inventory management.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Kirk Bleemer currently serves as the Vice President of Production Strategy, Operations, and Vendor Management at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company's production and operational processes, ensuring efficiency and coordination across various departments and external vendors.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Kirk Bleemer has held various significant positions at Penguin Random House over his more than 20-year tenure. From 2002 to 2005, he served as the Vice President of Inventory Operations. Prior to that, he was the Director of Production Planning from 2000 to 2002, and before that, he worked as Manager of Inventory Control at Random House from 1998 to 2000. He began his journey with the company as an Inventory Control Manager at Penguin Group USA from 1997 to 1998.
Early Career at RF INTERNATIONAL, LTD
Before his extensive career at Penguin Random House, Kirk Bleemer started his professional journey in customer service management. From 1995 to 1997, he worked as the Manager of Customer Service at RF INTERNATIONAL, LTD, where he gained valuable experience in client relations and operational management.
Educational Background
Kirk Bleemer holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics from Union College, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. His strong background in economics has provided a solid foundation for his roles in operations and vendor management throughout his career in the publishing industry.
Experience in Production and Inventory Management
Kirk Bleemer has extensive experience in production planning and inventory control. Throughout his various roles at Penguin Random House, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's production strategy and operations. His career trajectory within the company highlights his expertise in managing complex production systems and developing efficient inventory operations.