Product Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Brian L. Murphy
**** *** ****** *** **. Sutton WV, 26601
********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/brian-murphy-621a18140
Professional Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Product Manager with extensive experience in enterprise software solutions, procurement systems, and financial technology. Proven ability to drive product development, lead cross-functional teams, and optimize end-to-end procurement workflows. Expertise in stakeholder collaboration, user experience design, and process automation to enhance business efficiency. Adept at managing Agile development cycles, implementing SaaS solutions, and spearheading digital transformation initiatives. Passionate about delivering innovative, scalable, and data-driven solutions that improve operational performance and user adoption.
Core Competencies
Product Lifecycle Management
Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Procurement & Supply Chain Automation
SaaS & Cloud-Based Solutions
ERP & Financial Systems Optimization
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making
UX/UI Enhancements & Customer Experience
Business Process Automation
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Job Cost Accounting
Professional Experience
Product Manager II
AvidXchange Inc., 2021-2025
Led the end-to-end development of Procure-to-Pay solutions, integrating procurement, invoice processing, and payment workflows.
Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to enhance product functionality and user adoption.
Managed cross-functional Agile teams, driving sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and roadmap execution.
Defined and implemented UX/UI improvements, increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Conducted market research to align product enhancements with industry trends and customer needs.
Director of JD Edwards Business Services
Island Hospitality Management, 2007-2021
Directed enterprise-wide JD Edwards integrations, overseeing accounting, procurement, financial reporting, and system automation.
Spearheaded software upgrades and new feature implementations, improving operational efficiency.
Led internal and external training programs, ensuring seamless adoption of financial and procurement software.
Collaborated with leadership to develop data-driven strategies, enhancing reporting and decision-making.
Responsible for audit data preparation and policy review.
Senior JD Edwards Business Software Analyst
Laird Plastics, Inc., 1998-2007
Implemented and optimized JD Edwards ERP, streamlining accounting, sales, procurement, and manufacturing processes.
Served as the primary liaison between IT and business teams, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies.
Designed and executed user training programs, driving system adoption and process improvements.
Provided critical on-call system support, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity.
Buyer
Palm Beach County Purchasing Department, 1997-1998
Managed procurement operations, including bid preparation, vendor negotiations, and contract execution.
Developed and implemented best practices for purchasing workflows and software utilization.
Visited each department I was over to do in-house training sessions
Buyer
Laird Plastics, Inc., 1995-1997
Oversaw procurement for 10+ service centers, optimizing inventory levels and cost-effective purchasing.
Managed inventory levels of 12 mil to 15 mil per service center.
Led procurement software training, fostering efficiency and best practices across teams.
Purchasing Manager
Health Care District of Palm Beach County, 1992-1995
Directed organization-wide procurement strategies, managing bid processes (RFPs, RFQs, competitive bids).
Developed and enforced procurement policies, ensuring compliance and cost savings.
Led training programs on procurement systems and policies, enhancing business process efficiency.
Education & Certifications
Associate of Arts in Business Administration, Palm Beach State College, May 1988
Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems, Palm Beach State College, August 2003
President’s Honor Certificate Recipient
Technical Proficiencies
JD Edwards, AvidXchange, Pentamation Government Financial Systems, Daly & Wolcott
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
ERP & Procurement Software Implementation
Agile & Scrum Project Management Tools
Professional Affiliations
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB
Awards & Achievements
Led Procure-to-Pay product enhancements, improving efficiency by [X%].
Recognized for innovation in procurement and financial software solutions.
Spearheaded product automation initiatives, resulting in [X%] cost savings.
Mentor of the Year award.
Interests & Activities
Outdoor activities, off-road riding, and property maintenance.
Passionate about mentoring and training professionals in product management and procurement software.
Dedicated to animal welfare, spending quality time with rescue dogs, Chloe and EJ.
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