ROBERT J. MURPHY, CPSM

PROFILE:

Supply Chain & Procurement Management

Accomplished Supply Chain Leader with track record of delivering results in Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management and Inventory Management. Demonstrated abilities in Import Logistics and US Customs functions. Category Management

Skilled in identifying process improvements, contract management/administration, reducing/controlling procurement costs, enhancing efficiency, and establishment of policies and procedures.

Professional Development / Continuing Educationcoursework completed through NAPM & ISM in areas of Cost Containment, Procurement Law Best Practices and Benchmarking. A.T. Kearney Strategic Sourcing.

Proficient in MS Suite, Cognos. Daily experience with MRP/ERP software, including Lawson/M3 (Infor), Greentree, Oracle, Ariba, Epicor (P21), Rockysoft DRP SAP

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

ARBILL INDUSTRIES, INC., Philadelphia, PA Dec 2013 – Sept 2017

Director, Supply Chain

Arbill is an award-winning Safety Solutions provider that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of every customer. From single-warehouse to multinational operations with tens of thousands of employees, Arbill is dedicated to protecting your most valuable asset: your employees.

Lead the Arbill Supply Chain function. Responsible for all planning, forecasting and demand replenishment.

Oversee all Inventory Control as well as customer consignment inventories.

Lead the Supplier Relationship Management function as well as import logistics and customs interactions.

Serve on company Leadership Team and lend operational oversight abilities to four Distribution Centers (owned and 3PL), On Site Stores, VMI and Consignment Inv. Locations.

MANFROTTO DISTRIBUTION, INC., Ramsey, NJ Jul 2004 – Aug 2013

Supply Chain Manager

Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vitec Group, headquartered and listed on the UK stock exchange. The primary mission of Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. is to import and distribute the brands designed and manufactured by the Photographic Division of Vitec; Gitzo, Manfrotto, Kata and National Geographic as well as top brands of imaging-related products to our extensive dealer network.

Responsible for the planning, ordering and importation of all goods for resale.

Direct Product Managers continuous forecasting of product needs for new and on-going sales lines.

Manage CPFR Tool transferring data to manufacturing partners in Europe & Asia

Oversee all non-product procurement and administration of stock keeping system.

Provide support to all Marketing and Distribution Center activities.

Administer all international and domestic logistics management. Spearheaded company’s participation and validation in the Department of Homeland Security’s C-TPAT program.

MARTEC INTERNATIONAL, So. Plainfield, NJ 2003 - 2004

Senior Buyer / Consultant

Martec has been an industry leader in the sale and distribution of ISO container repair and replacement products within the USA, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America for two decades.

Recruited to consult on procurement centralization initiative as a full-time Senior Buyer directing day to day activities of purchasing group. Converted local, on-site purchasing to central, HQ based group with Req to Check responsibility.

Instituted policies and procedures. Led efforts to raise level of employee training and knowledge of best practices.

Led sourcing efforts to broaden the Supplier Base and identify off-shore opportunities for cost reduction.

Performed due diligence (financial and operational) on prospective vendors, including Manufacturing Plant and DC tours to ensure vendor compliance with proper manufacturing and safety standards.

Led Buyers and Inventory Control to maximize turns.

TOYS “R” US, INC. Paramus, NJ 1995 - 2002

Purchasing Manager / Natl. Operations Support Manager

Toys "R" Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer with more than 1,500 freestanding destination toy and baby specialty stores worldwide.

Beginning with assignment as Industrial Buyer in Port Newark DC, was responsible for all non-merchandise procurement related to store operations, new store openings & remodel efforts.

Promoted to National HQ in 1997.

Conceptualized the outsourcing of all supply replenishment direct to store through increasingly sophisticated ordering systems. Selected a vendor partner which was acquired by Staples in 1999 and became Staples National Advantage division that provides this service to hundreds of retail and corporate customers. Achieved multi-million dollar savings during first two years of program.

Collaborated with many cross functional teams to consolidate spend across divisions and reduce “Maverick” spend. Instituted sourcing programs to support spend reduction goals and in support of TRU’s Concept 2000 new store & remodel program. Served as “Relationship Manager” between Procurement, Store Planning teams and vendor community for this $40 million+ program.

Worked closely with Product Development, Risk Management, Legal, Construction and Distribution/Logistics to facilitate process from contract development through to on-time delivery.

Accepted oversight of Accounts Payable group through systems upgrade to Oracle Financials. Served on ad-hoc review team for various e-sourcing solutions.

Directed teams for targeted commodity groups and categories through strategic sourcing exercises that reduced spend for all users across divisions.

SOMERSET TIRE SERVICE, INC., Bound Brook, NJ 1990 - 1995

Purchasing Manager

STS is the largest independent tire and automotive service company in the Northeast, with retail locations throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Beginning with assignment as Purchasing Clerk, managed tire inventory replenishment. Promoted to Department Manager within first year. Grew department from 1 to 4 direct reports and assumed procurement of all company purchases.

Instituted price protection policy with major Tire and Battery manufacturers to recoup new discounts on existing stocks.

EDUCATION:

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, So. Orange, NJ

B.A. Communication

Affiliations:

Institute for Supply Management New Jersey (ISM-NJ; Member 1997-Present)

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM: 2000)

Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM: 2008, 2011, 2014)

Chair – Nominating Committee 2008

Chair –Career Outreach Committee 2008 – 2011

Elected To Board of Directors 2011

Dir. Of Communication 2011 – 2012

Vice-President / President Elect 2012 – 2014

President June, 2014 – June, 2016

Dir., National Affairs June, 2016 - Present

DUKE FARMS, Hillsborough, NJ

Duke Steward (Training completed 10/13)

Volunteer Guide/Docent

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