Philip Warren

Background

About Philip Warren

A proven business partner who offers a track record of accomplishment in leading teams through periods of growth and change, facilitating both production and financial objectives. Excels in identifying areas for improvement and enhancing processes and procedures for purchasing, operations, production, and distribution across the United Kingdom and North America. Demonstrates leadership in recruiting, developing, and managing peak-performing teams in both startup and established work environments. Leverages strong interpersonal and negotiations skills to effectively direct client relations, select and manage vendors, and optimize contracts and pricing. Drives high-levels of safety and quality. Select Career Highlights • Planned and effectively managed movement of millions of dollars of goods from Europe to distribution throughout North America, driving a continuous increase in year-over-year turnover. • Transitioned production from a contractor in Mexico to in-house in North America, reducing cost associated with shipping and distribution; hired, trained, and managed all manufacturing employees. • Achieved company certification for ISO standards by creating a user manual and procedures and establishing targets and objectives in alignment with ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System. • Negotiated cost savings for standard product purchasing while optimizing inventory levels to meet contract terms and conditions and changes in customer demand.