Manager Project

Kevin J. Thomas

Atlanta, GA

678-***-**** (C)

********@*********.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Detail-oriented, focused, senior professional with extensive experience in

distribution and logistics. Ability to collaborate effectively with all

members of the organization to achieve or exceed business objectives.

Extensive experience implementing and successfully completing complex

projects. Mentored and developed managers to ensure the long term success

of individual departments.

. Extensive proven track record of driving process improvements in a

dynamic work environment

. Outstanding communication, presentation, and people skills

. Strongly self-motivated and flexible to adapt to the needs of the

business environment

. Successfully managed multiple departments consisting of 400+ employees

WORK HISTORY

01/08 - Present First Stop Brands, LLC, Atlanta, GA

Partner

One of four owners performing IT consulting in addition to owning a

distribution company.

Edison Supply & Equipment Co.:

. Directly responsible for inventory control, purchasing, marketing and

warehouse operations. These efforts resulted in a 35% increase in

sales growth over the past year.

. Jointly manage the distribution company to include the hiring and

managing of outside sales employees.

IT Consulting:

. Responsible for the daily operations of the information system

department of a 65 million distribution company located in Wisconsin.

. Provide service excellence by identifying key client business issues,

determine client needs, evaluate/validate analysis and develop

recommendations for the client.

. Revamped the telemarketing tracking system which increased individual

performance by 40%.

4/87 - 01/08 MSC Industrial Supply Company, Atlanta, GA

9/01-01/08 Director, Distribution Center Systems and Process

Development

Responsible for re-engineering and process improvement projects across four

Distribution Centers and 96 branches throughout the US.

. Designed and implemented a paperless goods-in process resulting in a

30% increase in productivity.

. Created a paperless goods-out process leveraging 2D barcode, handheld

scanners, and monitors at the packing work stations.

. Spearheaded the delivery of a Distribution Center optimization project

resulting in an order cycle time reduction of 45%.

3/90-9/01

Operations/Distribution Center Manager

Coordinated and developed all start-up operations of the Atlanta

Distribution Center which served multiple distribution channels. The

Distribution Center employed 365 associates, in a culturally diverse work

force. The building was eventually expanded to 377,000 sq. ft. generating

in excess of $225 million in annual sales, with an inventory level of $60

million.

. Provided daily leadership, guidance and management within a team

environment consisting of nine departments in a 24-hour day operation.

. Instrumental in achieving the daily service guarantee against

approximately 4000 orders daily.

. Expertise in state-of-the-art technology to include zero pressure

conveyors, RF scanners, in-line manifest system, wire guidance

vehicles, paperless receiving system, etc.

. Created a safety program that resulted in zero lost time accidents

over a 10 month period.

Kevin J. Thomas Page 2

. Responsible for multiple Distribution Center departments to include:

receiving, stock handling, inventory, order selection, packing,

machinery, human resources, accounts payable, and inside sales.

Initiated TQM training, safety/morale teams, and a suggestion and

reward program. Instituted a second and third shift to enhance

efficiency during periods of rapid growth.

. Developed a cross training program for warehouse and office staff in

order to increase flexibility during high volume periods. Actively

involved in the planning of three additional distribution centers to

include the integration of new technology.

. Instituted work standards and a team based environment, which resulted

in a 35% improvement within the goods out departments.

4/87 - 3/90

Operations/Project Manager, Plainview, NY

Operations and building manager of two separate Distribution Centers on

Long Island. Responsible for all aspects of warehouse operations.

. Managed five warehouse supervisors; 175 associates overall in an

180,000 sq. ft. Distribution Center.

. Initiated a late shift, conversion to a wire guidance system, random

rack storage, and reorganization of the replenishment system.

. Extensive experience in the area of conveyor systems, relocation of

bin items and allocation of space for rack items based on

transactions.

. Assisted with the development of the layout and flow of material for

the new Distribution Center. Monitored the construction of the new

Atlanta Distribution Center.

6/85 - 3/87 McMaster-Carr Supply Company, Dayton, NJ

5/86 - 3/87

Purchasing Manager

Managed employees within the Purchasing Dept. with concentration in

developing effective purchasing methods in the area of material handling

equipment.

. Assisted in developing a streamlined approach to adding new products

to the yearly catalog.

. Successfully handling the renegotiation of existing supplier contracts

resulting in a 10% savings.

6/85 - 5/86

Receiving Manager

Responsible for 35 employees handling up to 750 UPS and 1,000 freight

pieces per day.

. Redesigned the layout of the department to include the use of

motorized and static conveyors.

. Instituted regular departmental meetings and a FLEX team within

warehouse operations.

5/80 - 6/85

US Army Officer

Attended officer field artillery basic course in Fort Sill, Oklahoma

followed by a three year tour of duty in Herzogenaurach Germany.

Afterwards, attended the Officers Advanced Course at Fort Sill.

EDUCATION: United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

INTERESTS: Tennis, golf and running.

Contact this candidate