STEPHEN F.

TYREE
Orting, Washington 98360 styree@comcast.net (253) 306-8736 http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephentyree

SENIOR OPERATIONS WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

Strategic Planning Warehouse & Transportation Processes Inventory Management

Senior Operations Warehouse Manager with leadership skills developed over progressive career encompassing all facets of warehouse, transportation, and distribution operations. Talent for developing and implementing logistics strategies; successfully direct diverse multi-site operations creating an environment of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing best practices, and standardizing operating procedures to optimize efficiencies. Strong mentor, trainer, and motivator; achieve solid results with a collaborative team-focused approach. CORE COMPETENCIES Operations Management Inventory Controls Complex Negotiations Standard Operating Procedures Continuous Improvement Vendor Selection & Performance Best Practices Crisis Management Team Building & Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
T-MOBILE Bellevue, Washington Directed daily operations of 5 national warehouses with inventory in excess of $500M. Senior Operations Warehouse Logistics Manager, 4/2000-2/2010 Held full accountability for supplying build materials to field technicians while maintaining an accurate inventory. Developed and implemented standard processes and procedures that ensured overall accuracy of inventory and accounting. Monitored SAP reports; identified discrepancies regarding inventory, taxes, and labor. Created matrix to measure and evaluate warehouse efficiency levels. Negotiated and secured cost-effective Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with major vendors. Established and maintained relationships with transportation companies that led to a single national carrier for the entire country. Supervised 30 personnel; collaborated with 5 National Warehouse Managers to facilitate the training, management, and development of 75-100 contractors. Served as proactive member of the TMobile Disaster Preparedness Committee. Key Achievements: Increased warehouse productivity 231% over the previous quarter with 40 personnel and inventory value of $100M+. Effectively managed more than $55M in inventory, realizing an annual discrepancy of less than .0003%. Developed and implemented more than 20 standard operating procedures for the T-Mobile National Warehouses; integrated the first cycle counts and warehouse rack, row, bin locator system. Implemented appropriate location codes for tax purposes on IT equipment purchase orders, which saved more than $250K monthly. Played key role in the design and implementation of the company-wide SAP management system; traveled extensively throughout the US to train personnel regarding the new system.
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Introduced several key initiatives that realized significant savings, including asset tagging of equipment that saved more than $5M in profits within the first year of implementation. Improved profitability related to processing and tracking of multi-million dollar inventory and transactions nationwide by establishing national training for new personnel. Planned and coordinated several major warehouse closures/mergers and relocations; allocated resources and ensured a seamless transition in relation to daily operations. Led implementation of a standardized nationwide warehouse safety program that included a forklift safety and certification process for all forklift drivers. Recognized for outstanding performance; achieved ranking among the top 1% within department, selected for the Tops in Ops award in 2005. ** *** ** Additional experience as Long Haul Truck Driver/Delivery Driver in the Logistics industry.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
PIERCE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #11 Puyallup, Washington Provided sound leadership while advancing through positions of increased responsibility and authority during 14-year tenure. Fire Commissioner Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring rapid response to both emergency and non-emergency alarms in order to protect the safety and security of persons, property, and facilities. Interacted extensively with the general public, ensuring overall safety. Conducted investigations and submitted reports detailing findings. Served as Washington State EMT Evaluator for Pierce College. Key Achievements: Delivered hands-on instruction in First Aid and CPR; certified Fire Fighters and diverse populations within the local and extended communities. Expanded skill set and knowledge regarding emergency operations; obtained multiple certifications related to fire training, including Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Advanced quickly through various positions, including Firefighter, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Chief, and ultimately Fire Commissioner.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Professional Development / Training: Stephen Covey Seven Habits of Highly Effective People ~ Principle Centered Leadership T-Mobile Leadership 101 ~ Best Practice for Managing Inventories & Cycle Counts Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, CATS, Windows