At TemperPack, strategic sourcing and operational efficiency are central to our mission of delivering sustainable packaging solutions. Our team's success in executing effective procurement strategies has resulted in substantial financial benefits, guided by my expertise in manufacturing process improvement and financial data analytics. These competencies have been sharpened over my tenure, reflecting a commitment to excellence in procurement operations management.Previously, at Virginia State University, we fostered a robust, cost-effective supply chain through the development of comprehensive procurement processes and robust change management practices. This experience, coupled with my command of problem-solving techniques, now drives my dedication to achieving operational excellence and securing a competitive edge for TemperPack in the marketplace.
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Commodity LeaderAdvansixRichmond, Va, Us -
Procurement Operations ManagerTemperpack Aug 2023 - Dec 2024Richmond, Virginia, Us -
Executive Procurement DirectorVirginia State University Nov 2021 - Dec 2023Virginia State University, Va, Us -
Director Of Supply ChainPearson Packaging Systems Oct 2019 - Dec 2021Spokane, Wa, Us -
Director, Supply Chain ImprovementOwens & Minor Jun 2015 - Feb 2019Mechanicsville, Va, UsResponsible for developing and implementing a strategy that enables financial funding objectives to be met associated with Supply Chain Improvement efforts. Also responsible for assuring O&M compliance of all Supplier Operational Programs -
Supply Manager/Costing ManagerAlstom Power May 2013 - Jun 2015Fr -
Division Procurement Manager, Glatfelter P & Cp DivisionGlatfelter Nov 2006 - Dec 2012Charlotte, North Carolina, UsDIVISION PROCUREMENT MANAGER, Manage sourcing of over $400MM annual spend. Ensured least total cost continuity of supply and controlled spending for packaging, capital, services, MRO, raw materials, finished goods, freight and accessories for production facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania. -
Colonel, Deputy Brigade Commander/Executive Officer/Battalion CommanderOhio National Guard 2000 - Mar 2011Columbus, Ohio, UsOHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - Columbus, Ohio Oct 2000 – Mar 2011 DEPUTY COMMANDER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 1st ARMORED DIVISION - Baghdad, Iraq/16TH ENGINEER BRIGADE, Columbus, Ohio Oct 2009 – Mar 2011 DESIGN ENGINEER, 416th ENGINEER GROUP/16th ENGINEER BRIGADE, Columbus, Ohio Jan 2006 – Oct 2009 BATTALION COMMANDER, 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION - Baghdad, Iraq/16th ENGINEER BRIGADE, Toledo, Ohio Jan 2005 – Oct 2006 Organized, managed and mentored a Combat Engineer Brigade staff with 1750 soldiers, Lead a Combat Engineer Brigade/Battalion of 505 soldiers during Operation Iraqi Freedom III & 10-12• Promoted to the rank of Colonel -
Corporate Sourcing LeaderInternational Paper Jun 2002 - Oct 2006Memphis, Tennessee, UsCORPORATE SOURCING LEADER, Loveland, Ohio 2002 - 2006Responsibilities include the oversight and management of the indirect/Direct Corporate Procurement for capital projects and facility repair management for the papermills and converting enterprises. Role also provides global strategic sourcing leadership, category strategy & planning, contract management; spend analysis, and guidance. Commodity Manager for Capital Equipment, Contracted Services, Maintenance, Repair & Operating supplies and commodities, packaging materials. Manage sourcing of over $200MM Capital Projects and $100MM in services annually; Engineering capital projects sourcing team leader, Orchestrate contract development, negotiations, implementation and ongoing supplier management -
Business Unit ManagerInternational Paper Oct 1999 - May 2002Memphis, Tennessee, UsBUSINESS MANAGER, Selected to lead the start-up of a greenfield sheet converting plant, which required the development and operational management of a $10MM Cutsize Business Plan; establishment of marketing and sales plans for new product launches; and the supervision of a 40-member business team. Accomplishments included:
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Engineering ManagerInternational Paper Feb 1997 - Oct 1999Memphis, Tennessee, UsCreated, activated and managed a five-year mill-wide capital plan, as well as individual capital projects manager Accomplishments, while coaching and managing five project engineers and three process engineers included; Management of $3 - $8MM yearly capital budgets,
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Aide-De-Camp/Combat Development/Concept OfficerUs Army Jul 1994 - Mar 1997Arlington, Virginia, UsManaged an Army procurement programs & total system integration of $28MM countermine & robotics program -
Assistant Professor Of Military Science/Recruiting OfficerUs Army Mar 1992 - Jun 1994Arlington, Virginia, UsCollege Instructor for military science, management and organizational skills and served as a Recruiting Officer for college and high school.
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Company Commander/Asst Operations Officer/Human Resources Manager, 7Th Engineer BattalionUs Army Oct 1989 - Mar 1992Arlington, Virginia, UsDirector of a 167 man-engineering department with 70 items of Combat equipment and capital assets valued in excess of $30MM/ Human Resource Manager of a 738-man engineering organization
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Asst Division Engineer Liaison Officer/Platoon Leader, 3Rd Infantry DivisionUs Army Mar 1986 - Mar 1989Arlington, Virginia, UsLed unit of 45 engineers, responsible for 30 items of combat equipment and capital assets in excess of $3MM; Managed system to plan, transmit and track over 1000 engineer projects in Europe, to include coordination of all engineer work and information flow between the division and higher organizations.
Robert Phillips Education Details
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North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State UniversityEngineering -
Webster UniversityProcurement & Acquisition Mangement
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Webster UniversityProcurement And Acquisition Management
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Robert Phillips's current role is Commodity leader.
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Robert Phillips attended North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University, Webster University, Webster University.
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