Engineer Manager
Resume:
Robert L. Phillips
ROBERT L. PHILLIPS
PO Box 1753, Midlothian Virginia, 23113 • Cell: 513-***-**** • Email: **********@*****.***
DIRECTOR
Director/Manager who has consistently generated millions in cost savings by leveraging exceptional
leadership and motivational characteristics, expertise in planning, communicating and executing strategic
initiatives, and strong decision making and problem solving skills. Very adept in procurement processes
including keen negotiation skills, implementing requisition to pay processes, replenishment processes, as
well as demonstrated warehousing, inventory and logistics management, and supplier management and
diversity supplier development performance. Established change management practices to integrate new
sources and insured uninterrupted supply of materials. Utilized lean manufacturing best practices with
continuous improvement based cost-effective strategies to gain the competitive advantage. Maximized
potential of personnel through proven team building and cross-functional team leadership skills focused on
operational excellence. Will deliver high-quality and best value through exceptional creativity, ingenuity,
analysis, communication and leadership skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• • •
Global Supply Chain Strategy Logistics Management Six Sigma
• • •
Strategic Sourcing SAP, BW, MRP, ERP Systems Value Stream Mapping
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Supplier Certification Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Project Management
• • •
Supplier Contracts / Scorecard Continuous Improvement Warehousing, VMI
Metrics
• Diversity Supplier Development • Process Improvement • Inventory Control/Cycle
Counting
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
ALSTOM – Richmond, VA
May 2013
A 20 Billion Euro publicly traded leading global supplier of energy solutions to the world's power generation
infrastructure
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER -- Richmond, VA May 2013
Managed the sourcing of turbine materials from European and North American factories.
Interfaced strategically and collaborated closely with Manufacturing, Technical Services,
Planning, Engineering, Project planning and suppliers to achieve objectives
• Implemented plans to resolve gaps within supply chain throughout associated groups
• Monitored information and purchased goods to ensure procurement processes meet defined
requirements regarding quality, efficiency in manufacturing and delivery were in line with
contractual dates
• Ensured all contractual documents referenced for a purchase order were maintained and timely
updated
• Implemented Provided reports and supported corrective actions for non-conformances
• Provided early-warning of potential schedule delays, anticipated and mitigated risks by initiating
measures to ensure contract obligations were met
• Negotiated terms and conditions, contracts and ensured compliance with legal requirements and
the company policy
• Implemented process improvements to optimize quality, cost, delivery and customer satisfaction,
conflict resolution
GLATFELTER – Chillicothe, OH
2006 – 2012
A 1.5 Billion publicly traded global supplier of printing papers, specialty papers, and engineered and
composite fiber products
DIVISION PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
Managed the procurement of over $400 Million in annual spend. Defined and implement strategic initiatives
in support of organizational nested goals and measurements. Ensured least total cost continuity of supply
and controlled spending for packaging, capital, services, MRO, raw materials, finished goods, freight and
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accessories for production facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Managed Logistics supply agreements for 5
distribution centers. Managed 46 employees, including 3 Managers, 10 procurement buyers, 17 storeroom
personnel, and 16 logistics material handlers,
• Directly contributed to meeting or exceeded division EBITDA and Working Capital objectives
• Diversity Supplier Development Program Coordinator, Diversity annual spend exceeded $17 Million
• Generated $3 to $8 Million in annual continuous improvement and cost savings:
o $1.8 Million annually in Total Cost Of Ownership cost our savings
o $2 Million annually in negotiated capital/OEM equipment cost savings
o $3-5 Million in resourcing/developing and sourcing from LCC (Low Cost Country) suppliers
o $500,000 in outsourcing solutions cost savings
o Over 80% of spend extended to an average of 50 days payment terms (days payable).
o $250,000 in line haul freight negotiations & $750,000 inventory reduction
o Implemented Vendor Managed & Consigned inventory on 75% of packaging spend
• Developed and implemented the transition from tactical team of 15 employees to a centrally-led,
strategic team of 11
• Managed $30 Million inventory
• Closed hundreds of contracts and collaborative continuous improvement projects (supplier
transitions, sourcing, re-engineering, data/systems, sustainability, social responsibility, and risk
management)
INTERNATIONAL PAPER – Memphis, TN 1997 – 2006
A global leader in the paper and packaging industry
CORPORATE SOURCING LEADER – Loveland, OH (2002 – 2006)
Managed the Indirect/Direct Corporate Commodities, Capital Procurement for the papermills and converting
enterprises. Provided 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
• Sourced over $200 Million in Capital Projects and $100 Million in services annually
• Diversity Supplier Development Coordinator – Achieved Diversity spend exceeding $34 Million
annually
• Reduced costs $3.6 Million by developing and implementing strategies for centralized purchasing
and by volume
• Obtained 15% average cost savings and 20% price reductions by negotiating National Account
Agreements
CONVERTING OPERATIONS MANAGER – Saybrook, OH (1999 – 2002)
Lead a greenfield/start-up sheet converting plant, operational management of a $10 Million Cutsize
Business Plan; established marketing and sales plans for new product launches; supervised a 40-
member business team. Successfully managed materials activity including production scheduling
and planning, materials procurement, inventory control and supplier management.
Accomplishments included:
• Increased operational efficiency and productivity by more than 25%, yielded
• Reduction of $1 Million in operational and material costs in first two quarters
• Reduced customer complaint refunds by $1.25 Million, Solidified $2.5 Million of repeat business
ENGINEERING MANAGER – Hamilton, OH (1997 – 1999)
Created, 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 to $8 Million yearly capital budgets
• Reduction of operating costs by $3.5 Million in three years
• Consistent achievement of 98% projects budget spending efficiency each year
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD – UNITED STATES ARMY 1985 –
2011
DEPUTY BRIGADE COMMANDER / CHIEF OF STAFF, 1st Armored Division - Baghdad, Iraq / 16TH Engineer
Brigade Columbus, OH (Oct 2009 – Mar 2011)
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Robert L. Phillips
• Colonel -Led a Combat Engineer Brigade staff with 1,750 soldiers in Bagdad, Iraq for Operation Iraqi
Freedom 10-12.
• Managed 75 horizontal and vertical engineer construction projects throughout Iraq
• Developed strategic plans in support of wartime engineer and constructions missions
DESIGN ENGINEER, Lieutenant Colonel -416th Engineer Group/16th Engineer Brigade, Columbus,
OH (Oct 2006 – Oct 2009)
BATTALION COMMANDER, LTC-3rd Infantry Division -Baghdad, Iraq/16th Engineer Brigade,
Toledo, OH (Jan 2005 –Oct 2006)
• Led a Combat Engineer Battalion of 505 soldiers during Operation Iraqi Freedom III
• Executed over 300 Divisional Counter-IED route clearance, security and combat engineer missions
throughout Iraq
AIDE-DE-CAMP / COMBAT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Major -Engineer Center – Fort Leonard Wood, MO
(1994 – 1997)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE, Captain -Morgan State University – Baltimore, MD (1992
– 1994)
COMPANY COMMANDER /HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 1st LT-7th Engineer Battalion – Fort Polk,
LA (1989 – 1992)
DIVISION ENGINEER LIAISON OFFICER/PLATOON LEADER, 1st LT- 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION - Germany
(1985 – 1989)
EDUCATION and TRAINING
M.S. Procurement and Acquisition Management, WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, Missouri, 1996
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina A & T STATE UNIVERSITY, Greensboro, N.C. 1985
Skills training courses:
Leadership, Strategic Management, Strategic Decision Making, Negotiations, Project Management, Six
Sigma, Cost Reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Rapid Change Management & DDI Facilitation Techniques
Certification, Strategic Supplier Relationships, Diversity Supplier Development, Reserve Component National
Security Course, Microsoft Suite software
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Supply Management
South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council
Carolina Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council
Ohio Army National Guard
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
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