Procurement expert Kevin Phillips heads purchasing at Mickey

HIGH POINT, NC ? AUGUST 2021 ? Kevin Phillips, a seasoned procurement executive with 25 years? experience directing global supply chain operations, logistics, and inventory control in multiple industries, has joined Mickey Truck Bodies as Purchasing Manager. He reports to Tom Arland, President.

Prior to Mickey, Kevin was Supply Chain Manager for Enviva Biomass in Raleigh, NC, the world?s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, a renewable alternative to coal. In this role he managed the purchasing function for five plants in the Southeast, negotiating supply agreements with the company?s top 50 suppliers across 14 countries.

?Kevin has achieved great success by leveraging strong negotiation and analytics skills to improve pricing, terms, and delivery while optimizing internal operations for maximum output at the lowest-possible cost,? says Tom. ?He is a welcome addition to the Mickey team.?