Brian T. Murphy is a supplier performance and continuous improvement manager based in Vernon Hills, IL. He has over 15 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, and process improvement. Most recently, he led strategies to improve supplier performance and processes at True Value Company, resulting in increased outbound fill rates. He is pursuing APICS certification and his skills include SAP, Oracle, Lean Six Sigma, and Microsoft Office.

1. BRIAN T. MURPHY
Vernon Hills, IL | 847.903.4366 | btmurphy22@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/brianmurphy22
SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
Supply chain professional with extensive leadership experience in domestic operations of industry-leading
organizations. A leader, mentor and coach consistently delivering projects and enhancements that increase
efficiency and productivity. Manages motivated teams driven by a culture of collaboration, empowerment
employee engagement and growth.
LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS SKILLS
 SupplyChain Management
 TalentDevelopment
 StrategicImprovement
 ContinuousImprovement
 ProjectManagement
 Analytical
 DecisionMaker
 Culture Leader
 Communication
 ProblemSolving
 SupplierPerformance
 RelationshipBuilding
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRUE VALUE COMPANY, Chicago IL 2015 – 2019
Business Integration – Project Manager
 Ledstrategyfor supplierperformance managementdrivingprocessimprovementsinclusive of reporting,
scorecardand metricsresultinginachievingtargetedoutboundfill rate goal forthe firsttime in3 years.
 Identifiedprocessgapsandbestpractice enhancementsforkey businessandsupplierperformance initiatives
drivingcontinuousimprovementtoprocesses,toolsandinteractionswithsuppliersincluding
 Ownedstandardoperationprocedures(SOP) involvingcross-functionalcollaborationandforsuppliers
includingdocumentationof processes,jobaidsandtoolsresultinginincreasedcustomersatisfactionand
reducedpenaltydeductionsforsuppliers.
 Plannedandexecutedsuppliersummittopartnerwithandgain perspectivefromsuppliersandgaininputfor
future processdesignanddecisionmakingwhichleadtoincreasedcommunicationandperformance.
 Ledof OperationsCulture Teamdrivingculture change throughfourfocusareas:traininganddevelopment,
communication,recognitionandcross-functional teambuilding.
Demand Planningand Integration Manager
 ImplementedkeyS&OP,forecastandreplenishmentplanningprocessestodrive industry-leadingcustomer
service,achievefinancial objectives,optimize inventorylevelsandmeetfillrate goals.
 Designed,pilotedand enactedmonthlyforecastingprocessandcalendarincorporatingourMerchandising,
Inventory,TransportationandFinance includingintegrationof Executivereview processresultingin
substantial improvementsinbothsalesandreceiptaccuracyat the weekly classlevel.
 Drove continuousimprovementthroughprocessimprovementanddocumentationconductingadvanced
trainingtodrive consistenthighperformance/bestpractices.
ULINE, PleasantPrairie WI 2014-2015
VendorRelationshipManager
 Createdsupplierperformance managementanalyzingthe reliability,qualityandadherencetoperformance
expectationsdrivingaccountabilitytoensure operationalexpectationsare beingmet.
 Builtrelationshipswithsuppliernetworkworkingcollaborativelywithsuppliersidentifyingandresolvinga
wide range of opportunitiesthatimpactsupplychainefficiencies.
 Partneredwithproductmanagementandbuyersensuringinternal crossfunctionalcollaborationand
alignment.

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US FOODS, RosemontIL 2013 – 2014
VendorPerformance Manager
 Create and manage implementationof programstoassessandpromote supplierperformance and
developmentidentifyingopportunitieswithvendorsforcollaborativecostsavings.
 Implementoperational enhancementstoreceivingsystemimprovingefficienciesandproductivityresultingin
projected$1.6MM savingsfor2014 in directlaborand obsolete inventoryavoidance.
HAVI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, DownersGrove IL 2005 – 2013
SeniorManager, NewProducts & Premiums
 Provideddirectionand oversightforend-to-endsupplyplanningcomponents,includingsupplierproduction,
inventorymanagementplansanddistributionstrategy,fornew productintroductionsandpromotional
eventsforMcDonald’sfood,packagingandpremiumoffersdrivingoperationalexcellence.
 Drove improvementtoobsolete inventoryandcost-savingsinitiativesreducingwaste of new itemsby50%
meetingcustomerexpectations.
SeniorManager, Supply Planning
 Createda newplatformtotrack regional andnational salesinformationbybuildingautomationtotaskswhich
eliminatedthe needforadditional 20%headcount.
 Reducedsafetystockof inventoryoninitial5categoriesby$40MM at supplierlocationsaskeymemberof
inventoryreductionteam.
Manager, ProcurementOperations
 Responsible forthe oversightandmanagementof planningandexecutionof McDonald’spromotional
packagingprogramsand projectsona regional andnational level includingMonopolyandOlympics.
 SeamlesslytransitionedF-Flute paperboardtransitionwithsuppliers,eliminatingwaste andensuringsupplyof
newboardwhile hittingcustomer’stargetimplementationdate of new graphicsandpaperboard.
ProcurementOperationsProject Manager
 Day-to-daysupplyanddemandplanningandexecutionof McDonald’s promotional packaginglaunchesona
regional andnational level includingMonopolyandOlympics.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, Multiple Locations 1999 – 2005
Demand Manager, Phoenix AZ (03/2003 – 09/2005)
Financial Analyst - Logistics, Niles IL (01/2002 – 02/2003)
Office Manager, Park City IL (01/1999 – 01/2002)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP • UFP • Oracle • JDA • JD Edwards • Minitab • Microsoft Office (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Northern IllinoisUniversity|B.S.Economics|Minor: BusinessAdministration
ProjectManagement |Certification| DePaul University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt |Certification | International Six Sigma Institute
APICS– CSCP | Certification in progress (Completion Q1 2020)
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