Phillip West
About Phillip West
Phillip West is the Director of North America Transportation at General Mills, overseeing a team of over 30 members and managing $800M COGS in support of a $10B retail business.
Title
Phillip West is currently the Director of North America Transportation at General Mills, based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He has been leading this division since June 2018.
Company
General Mills is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. Phillip West has held various significant roles within the company, including Director of North America Transportation, Supply Chain Leader, and Supply Planning Manager.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Phillip West has a long tenure with General Mills, where he has held multiple roles over more than a decade. Starting as a Logistics Management Assistant in 2007, he has moved through various positions including Logistics Planner for Yoplait, Logistics Analyst, Transportation Manager, Manager of Plant Logistics, Replenishment Strategy Manager, Supply Planning Manager, and Supply Chain Leader for Canada. Phillip currently oversees North America Transportation, managing a team of over 30 members and 25 on-site carrier representatives, responsible for a $10B retail business's supply chain.
Education and Expertise
Phillip West holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Operations Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, completed in 2006. He furthered his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, achieving Executive Education in Supply Chain Management in 2016. His areas of expertise include strategic relationship management, financial budgeting, KPI reporting, performance management, procurement, and TMS administration.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role, Phillip West manages a procure-to-pay organization handling $800M COGS, supporting a $10B retail business. Known for his compassionate leadership, he forges strong alliances with internal teams and external strategic partners. His responsibilities encompass strategic relationship management, KPI reporting, and administering transportation management systems.