Robert Chambers Email & Phone Number

Ridgefield Park,Nj

CPG is a leader in the field of flexible packaging. In our 117,000sq ft state of the art AIB & SQF Level 3 approved manufacturing plant located in Ridgefield Park, NJ, we offer the following capabilities:10 Color Process Printing, Laminating films in all structures and gauges, Inno-lok pre-zippered Film, Stand Up, Lay flat, Quad Seal Pouches, and Conventional Zip Lock/Poly bags. Our lead time of 2 weeks is 2nd to none.

Columbia,Md

• Responsible for the strategic and tactical management of $22MM global spend on packaging procurement• Manage sourcing initiatives to identify best in class suppliers while providing competitive pricing for assigned commodities• Accountable for the category sourcing, procurement and supplier management for packaging procurement• Consolidate and leverage volume to secure the best possible pricing• Manage inventory to required levels • Lead and participate in Purchasing initiatives such as requests for proposals (RFP) and reduction of days on hand inventories• Communicate and maintain ongoing market conditions with regards to all changes associated with selected commodities, vendors/suppliers, economic factors, security issues and pricing both domestically and internationally• Actively engage with R&D, Quality Assurance and Marketing disciplines with regard to finished good product improvements as well as new product development• Track and communicate commodity markets with a focus on forward risk/reward opportunities• Develop and manage annual budgets and assure cost performance goals are met• Assure packaging supply needs are met to meet all production and customer requirements• Develop strategies and tactics that build the necessary relationships with suppliers to implement lower cost alternatives while meeting all commodity quality requirements• Maintain strong supplier relationships that foster 2-way feedback to improve supplier performance utilizing a vendor scorecard• Work with corporate and plant personnel to mitigate risk associated with the cost and supply of selected commodities, including but limited to, peanut oil, salt, spices, Polyester resin and paper• Provide guidance for the Purchasing staff, develop direct report capabilities and most importantly keep the team highly motivated and on task toward company objectives

 Develop strategic business plans for $400mm Rewards portfolio that are consistent with and support the overall department and corporate strategies (Reward portfolio includes, but is not limited to, commercial bakery, salty snacks, nuts and candy)  Manage team of five individuals to achieve 99%+ in-stock conditions, proper inventory levels and category sales targets Responsible for marketing, promotional support, assortment, plan-o-grams and pricing for respective categories to increase sales and profit Develop, coordinate and communicate with other departments in the planning and execution of shelving, pricing, promotional, logistics and store operations’ activities Monitor progress toward established targets/objectives. Review and define tactics to address deviations from the plan or changing market conditions  Responsible for results and notification of scorecard measures to Category Director Assist in defining role of supplier partners, the assessment of supplier capabilities and the selection of supplier partners of category business plans

Giant Food Landover

 Share in the development of strategic business plans for $220mm Seasonal General Merchandise portfolio encompassing 190+ stores in 4 states and the District of Columbia (Seasonal portfolio includes, but is not limited to, Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Film, Cameras, Batteries, Videos, Greeting Cards, Phone cards, Sunglasses and all In/Out opportunities) Ensure the implementation and administration of category plans Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments in the planning and execution of pricing and promotional issues  Negotiate, develop and execute a promotional calendar for the category portfolio Maintain and build relationships with manufacturers and brokers with direct negotiations on all aspects of the business Evaluate new item presentations from vendors and recommend assortment changes for the category

Bs, Business Admin - Marketing

College Prep, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program