IRWINDALE, CA – Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has named Phil Yamamoto as Ready Pac’s Vice President, Procurement.
“Phil has built his reputation on a unique ability to maximize profitability by streamlining operations and improving productivity,” said Peter Laport, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ready Pac. “Phil’s leadership style will bring a fresh and collaborative perspective to Ready Pac and I’m eager to see him flourish within our team.”
In this role, Phil will be responsible for establishing a consistent, dependable, and cost-effective supply of materials and agricultural goods to provide the most efficient delivery of high quality products, according to a press release. He will also help in the assessment and rebuilding of the company’s current supply chain footprint.
Prior to this position, Phil was a Global Director of Supply Chain Management for Reiter Affiliated Companies where he supervised sourcing, procurement, market analysis, national and international contracting, and cost savings for 3 regions, 10 districts and over 40 production operations.
Before Reiter, Phil spent over 20 years working in senior and executive management positions. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Management from Adams State College in Alamose, Colorado and his Master of Business Administration from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Congratulations on this new position, Phil!
