Supply Chain Management
Resume:
Robert E. Murray Jr.
* ****** ***** **** . ************, NJ 08691
**********@*****.***
Supply Chain Management and Operations Professional
A customer focused and value oriented professional enthusiastic about
driving organizational change that focuses on increasing profitability,
enhancing efficiency and improving effectiveness
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Supply chain management professional with 12+ years of solid development
and expertise in transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, and
project management
. Experienced and results-motivated individual able to envision strategic
goals and initiatives while driving tactical level implementation and
improving efficiency
. Team building approach to driving objectives through implementation with
a proven track record of producing substantial improvements
. Focused on process reengineering with concentration on reducing costs and
increasing profitability utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and industry standard
issue solving techniques
. Proven track record in developing and implementing efficient supply chain
strategies that are a driving force behind cost reduction and increased
customer value
. Inventory management and control professional with more than 20 years
experience in purchasing, procurement, and inventory control
. Knowledgeable and willing to undertake challenges and opportunities with
resourcefulness and motivation that produces solid results
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
. Lean and Six Sigma Methodology
. Supply Chain Functional Analysis
. Operations Analysis
. Systems Analysis and Implementation
. Activity Based Costing and Management
. Transportation Management
. Process Reengineering
. Distribution Network Optimization
. Inventory Management and Control
. Warehouse Design and Layout
. Procurement Management
. Purchasing Improvement
. Logistics Management
.Strategic Partnershipping
EDUCATION
. Master of Business Administration - Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ,
2000
. Bachelor of Science in Finance - The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ,
1996
. Associate of Science in Business Administration - Mercer County Community
College, West Windsor, NJ, 1994
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
. Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Villanova University, April 2008
. Lean Six Sigma Certification - Villanova University, December 2007
. Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Villanova University, October 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Consultant, REM Associates, Princeton, NJ
2007 - Present
. Consulting business generation through network of professional contacts,
colleagues, and clients
. Team leader and manager for numerous projects in all aspects of supply
chain, process reengineering, and recommendation implementation
. Sub contractor for assignments with expertise in supply chain functions
and process reengineering
. Project Achievements:
. Completed production/distribution network model and cost analysis for
storage and transportation of product throughout the United States
. Developed optimum network infrastructure with savings in storage and
transportation of more than $10 Million annually
. Assisted in implementation of recommendations and support of procedures
and systems
Director of Operations, REM Associates, Princeton, NJ
2005 - 2007
. Development and creation of marketing materials including brochures,
project summaries, and corporate literature
. Speaker and discussion leader for logistics seminars and events such as
National Paper Trade Executive Management Course and Warehouse Education
and Research Council
. Project Achievements:
. Reduced order cycle time for a major tobacco company by 50% through
analysis and creation of efficiency gains
. Coordinated the movement of over $30 Million dollars of product to new
facility accomplished under budget and ahead of schedule
Operations Manager, REM Associates, Princeton, NJ
2002 - 2005
. Training and development for both corporate and client personnel
. Supply chain functional analysis and strategy development for
distribution and manufacturing companies
. Project Achievements:
. Completed cost analysis and network model for development of metrics to
identify third-party candidates in strategic partnership opportunities
including RFP and cost analysis
. Developed optimal distribution structure with annual cost savings in
excess of $1 million
Junior Consultant, REM Associates, Princeton, NJ
1998 - 2002
. Network analysis, planning, and optimization as well as implementation of
recommended changes to tactical and strategic goals
. Inventory management and purchasing seminar development and presentation
for clients, business associates, and organizations
. Project Achievements:
. Developed a reverse logistics network strategy and cost structure for the
return of chemical container systems including implemented processes and
procedures
. Annual cost savings of over $5 Million in transportation, substantial
reduction in inventory, and ongoing process improvements
Business Analyst, REM Associates, Princeton, NJ
1996 - 1998
. Data analysis, gathering, and reporting for inventory control,
purchasing, vendor analysis, and customer analysis
. Web developer for corporate and affiliate websites including content
management, design, and maintenance
. Project Achievements:
. Completed in-depth facility capacity analysis for each plant in the
network with anticipated capacity changes and model to facilitate trends in
production and inventory levels
. Implemented recommendations support the business with capital investment
less than half of initial estimates
General Manager, Lucar Hardware Co., Princeton Junction, NJ
1990-1996
. Sales forecasting and analysis, inventory maintenance and control, and
product management
. Bookkeeping functions including Receivables, Payables, Payroll,
Purchasing, and Sales
. Management of all staff including employee supervision and training
AFFILIATIONS
. Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC)
. Council of Logistics Management (CLM)
. Warehouse and Educational Research Council (WERC)
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