David N. Fee
Grapevine, TX *****
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional experience in warehouse management and safety compliance training.
Experience includes project management, warehouse operations, resource management, inventory controls, production and quality
management, and freight rate negotiations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Certification in O.S.H.A. safety compliance training
Led teams in cost savings process improvements
Created development plans for employees to improve morale and provide growth opportunities
Improved logistics process to increase throughput
Negotiated substantial freight rate savings with carriers
Implemented obsolete material salvage program
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Manager of 70+ employees in a high volume distribution center environment
Developer of training manuals for Hazard Communication Programs
Purchaser of machinery, tooling, raw materials, and production stock
Trainer of safety and health programs, Cycle Time Reduction and Lean Manufacturing standards
Skilled in JD Edwards, Oracle 11i, AS400 Management Systems and KRONOS Payroll Systems.
Experienced with EDI billing, freight auditing and freight rate negotiations
Proficient with Microsoft, UPS, FedEx shipping systems and Pitney Bowes mailing systems
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
09/2009- 06/2012
E-Commerce Distribution Center Operations Supervisor
Simos Insourcing Solutions for Walmart Distribution Center, Palestine, TX
Reporting to the Distribution Manager, I am responsible for supervising all facets of Distribution and associated processes in the
Palestine Distribution center to meet customer requirements in a timely and high quality manner. Responsibilities include planning,
organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling distribution activities. Selection, professional development, and motivation of employees
are key responsibilities in this role. Establish warehouse performance objectives and strategic planning, and accountable for achieving
prescribed company and operations objectives. Working with site leadership to identify root causes of errors and develop strategies and
tactics for improving quality and operational efficiencies. Ensure systems and programs are sufficient to meet Walmart’s customer
expectations and inventory accuracy standards. Responsible for providing leadership.
10/2005- 03/2009
Merchandising Warehouse Manager- Commemorative Brands, Inc., Austin, TX
Coordinate all activities of the Merchandising Department for CBI and Taylor Publishing; requisition of materials, inventory control,
warehousing, assembly of mail outs and shipments to retail customers and sales reps. Establish operational procedures, provide
leadership to staff, interview, select and training responsibilities, coordinate salvage and destruction of obsolete materials, implement
continuous improvement of cycle time, yield or other appropriate measures to improve performance of area.
02/2003- 08/2005
Shipping and Logistics Manager- Service Electronics, Inc., Dallas TX
Plan, coordinate, manage and direct the overall activities related to warehousing, inventory control and shipping of computer parts to
meet or exceed turnaround times, productivity quotas and quality. Analyze, recommend and implement changes to the operation that
improves throughput and quality. Communicate with Product Management, Sales, Purchasing and Technical departments to ensure
priorities and workflow are correct.
04/2000- 01/2003
Materials Supervisor- LSG Sky Chefs, DFW Airport, TX
Oversee the operation the 24/7 warehouses. Receiving product within FDA and HACCP guidelines, employee scheduling, and
reconciliation of American Airlines on hand inventory, movement and disposition of product throughout the facility. Implementing Lean
Manufacturing procedures within the Materials Department.
05/1997 – 04/2000
Director of Collections – Goodwill Industries, Inc., Dallas, TX
Responsible for all phases of the 65 employee, 24 hour, 7 day week collections department. Oversee and scheduling fleet movements and
directed employee training, procedures, loss prevention, company and safety policy for all 32 collection sites throughout the metroplex.
03/1986 – 01/1997
Warehouse Operations Manager – Michaels/MJ Designs Inc., Coppell, TX
Managed the distribution warehouse of 14,000 SKU’s staple goods. Coordinated daily activities of the warehouse operations, 65 full
time employees, inventory, shipping and receiving functions.
EDUCATION
Culver-Stockton College- Canton, MO
Business Administration Major
Northlake College- Irving, TX
Marketing and Economics coursework