Robert J Wicker
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Credentials
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Six Sigma Black Belt
Eastman Chemical CompanySep, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Flexsys
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Product Director, Crystex
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Nov 2023 - Present
Global P&L responsibility for Crystex product line. Develop and execute product, pricing, asset strategies.
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Director, Global Supply Chain
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Nov 2021 - Nov 2023
Develop and execute global supply strategy to deliver industry-best business continuity for blue-chip tire companies. Build a world-class Supply Chain organization that enables stand-up of new company, Flexsys by leveraging expertise in Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, and Trade Compliance.
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Eastman
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Market Manager
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Jul 2019 - Nov 2021
Global P&L responsibility for $200M product line. Managed innovation portfolio and led launch of Next Gen products that serve the tire market, converting over half the industry and doubling innovation-based volume YoY for four consecutive years. Led global Market Segment team comprised of cross functional members to develop and execute segment-based offers.
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Global Business Manager
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
Global P&L responsibility for $200M product line. Developed and executed product, pricing, and asset strategy, to protect core business and grow through innovation with blue-chip customers in Tire Industry. Established and led a team of pricing professionals.
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Global Product Manager
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2016
Developed comprehensive business strategy for pharma/personal care product lines. Drove growth opportunities for Coatings additives. Led M&A integration of Tire Resins and specialty PVB's product lines. Developed pricing and product strategies for next generation Insoluble Sulfur, Crystex.
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Business Process Excellence Manager
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Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - 2012 Shortened negotiation cycle of NA Distribution Sales team by optimizing organizational structure and establishing clearly defined decision rights and roles/responsibilities.
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Senior Chemical Engineer
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Dec 2000 - Dec 2010
Roles: Technology Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Environmental Engineer Division rep for $75M expansion. Scaled-up new products for LCD TV industry using sustainable materials. Implemented projects to decrease emissions, improve safety, minimize quality defects.
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University of Tennessee
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergrad Research Assistant - Environmental Engineering
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May 2000 - Dec 2000
Developed Industrial Air Pollution database and mapping tool for state of Tennessee. Worked for future Dean of Engineering, Dr. Wayne Davis. Developed Industrial Air Pollution database and mapping tool for state of Tennessee. Worked for future Dean of Engineering, Dr. Wayne Davis.
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Eastman
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Cooperative Education Student
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Jan 1998 - Aug 1999
Job 3 - Manufacturing, Process Improvement Engineer. Job 2 - World Wide Engineering & Construction, Environmental Utilities Job 1 - Technology, Thermoplastics Extrusion Applications Lab Job 3 - Manufacturing, Process Improvement Engineer. Job 2 - World Wide Engineering & Construction, Environmental Utilities Job 1 - Technology, Thermoplastics Extrusion Applications Lab
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Education
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1995 - 2000
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
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