Robert E. Murray Jr.
20 Nassau Street, Suite 244
Princeton, NJ 08542-4509
Phone: 609.924.5804
Cell: 609.577.9337
Email: rob.murray@remassoc.com
Supply Chain Management and Operations Executive
An MBA professional with proven results oriented qualifications enthusiastic about bringing the ability to increase profitability, enhance efficiencies, and improve effectiveness to your firm while increasing shareholder value and consumer satisfaction.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Supply chain management professional with 12+ years of solid development and expertise in transportation, logistics, supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, and project management
- Opportunity motivated specialist focused on process reengineering with concentration on reducing costs and increasing profitability
- Analytical thinker with demonstrated ability to generate and implement team developed recommendations for operational improvements
- Passionate leader with ability to motivate personnel and direct strategic corporate initiatives
- Exceptional communicator, presenter, and motivator utilizing a consensus building approach to implementing strategic initiatives
- Professional, experienced, results-oriented methodology to driving strategic goals and initiatives with tactical level implementation
- Positive team building knowledge with proven track record in driving project objectives through implementation to conclusion
- Methodical developer of improved process understanding and the financial impact of improving efficiencies
- Effective creator of operational tactics for efficient resource utilization
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Supply Chain Functional Analysis
- Operations Analysis
- Systems Analysis and Implementation
- Activity Based Costing and Management
- Transportation Management
- Process Reengineering
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- Distribution Network Optimization
- Inventory Management and Control
- Warehouse Layout and Slotting Analysis
- Procurement Management
- Purchasing Improvement
- Logistics Management
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CHALLENGES AND RESULTS
Philip Morris USA – Richmond, VA
- Cut order cycle time by over 50% through analysis and creation of efficiency gains.
- Coordinated the movement of over $30 Million dollars of product to new facility and accomplished under budget and ahead of schedule.
- Developed reporting techniques and metrics for all levels of management
SPX Corporation – Owatonna, MN
- Completed cost analysis and network model for development of metrics to identify third-party candidates in strategic partnership opportunities
- Developed RFP/RFQ, evaluation model, and cost analysis
- Developed optimal distribution structure with annual cost savings in excess of $1 million
John Morrell Division of Smithfield Foods, Inc. – Cincinnati, OH
- 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
Schuetz Container Systems, Inc. – North Branch, NJ
- Developed a reverse logistics network strategy and cost structure for the return of chemical container systems
- Implemented processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and cost of reverse logistics strategy
- Annual cost savings of over $5 Million in transportation, substantial reduction in inventory, and ongoing process improvements
R.C. Bigelow, Inc. – Fairfield, CT
- Completed in-depth facility capacity analysis for each plant in the network
- Developed 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
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Operations, REM Associates, Princeton, NJ - 1996-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
· Training and development for both corporate and client personnel
· Speaker and discussion leader for logistics seminars and events such as National Paper Trade Executive Management Course and Warehouse Education and Research Council
· Inventory management and purchasing seminar development and presentation for clients, business associates, and organizations
· Sub contractor for assignments with expertise in supply chain functions and process reengineering
· Development and writing of marketing materials including brochures, project summaries, and corporate literature
· Data analysis, gathering, and reporting for inventory control, purchasing, vendor analysis, and customer analysis
· Supply chain functional analysis and strategy development for distribution and manufacturing companies
· A partner in network analysis, planning, and optimization as well as implementation of recommended changes to tactical and strategic goals
· Web developer for corporate and affiliate Websites including content management, design, and maintenance
General Manager, Lucar Hardware Co., Princeton Junction, NJ - 1984-1996
· Sales forecasting, analysis, inventory maintenance and control, as well as supplier and product analysis
· Employee supervision and training
· Worked full time through associates degree and bachelors degree
EDUCATION
· Master of Business Administration - Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, 2000
· Bachelor of Science in Finance - Trenton State College, Ewing, NJ, 1996
· Associate of Science in Business Administration - Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ, 1994
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
· Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Villanova University, October 2007
· Lean Six Sigma Certification - Villanova University, December 2007
· Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Villanova University, April 2008
AFFILIATIONS
· Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC)
· Council of Logistics Management (CLM)
· Warehouse and Educational Research Council (WERC)