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Thomas Alvey

@thomasalvey

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Strategic Distribution Director driving logistics, warehouse optimization, and safety-centered operational performance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a safety-first logistics leadership role where I can optimize distribution networks, improve KPI-driven performance, and develop teams through coaching and process redesign to meet customer and business goals.

I’m a Strategic Operations Leader specializing in logistics and warehouse management, focused on aligning day-to-day execution with safety strategy, customer goals, and cost objectives. As Director of Distribution, I reduced order-to-delivery cycle time by 28% through process redesign and warehouse slotting optimization, and I built a logistics network that reduced transportation routes by 20% by centralizing resources and focusing on frequency reduction.

I strengthen reliability and compliance by leading daily logistics workflows, coaching teams, and implementing risk-aware safety programs. I’ve improved operational reliability and safety compliance by 20%, reduced operational costs by 6%, and implemented a fleet maintenance tracking program that cut maintenance costs by 15%—backed by KPI analysis, WMS/warehouse systems training, and cross-functional collaboration across warehouse and fleet operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Distribution

Republic National Distributing Company

Apr 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Oversaw distribution operations, aligning daily logistics execution with safety strategy and customer goals. Reduced order-to-delivery cycle time by 28%, cut transportation routes by 20% through network centralization, and lowered fleet maintenance costs by 15%.

distribution management Fleet Operations KPI Analysis WMS Change Management Safety Program Development Route Optimization Resource Allocation

Senior Operations Supervisor

Penske Logistics

Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Improved operational reliability and safety compliance by 20% by leading daily logistics workflows and aligning associate performance to safety standards. Increased delivery efficiency and consistency while reducing operational costs by 6% through KPI monitoring and corrective actions.

Operational Leadership Safety Compliance KPI Analysis Process Improvement Fleet Operations Resource Allocation Cross Functional Collaboration

Project Manager

Apex Systems

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)

Managed project planning across milestones, deliverables, sustain plans, and results evaluation. Delivered projects on time and within budget and led cross-functional teams to support clients’ capability and business groups.

Project Management Budget Management Cross functional Leadership Stakeholder Management Change Management Performance Monitoring Resource Allocation

Warehouse Manager

Schneider National

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021 (11 months)

Directed inbound/outbound operations, inventory management, and order fulfillment to streamline warehouse processes. Managed training, task delegation, scheduling, payroll oversight, and ensured daily adherence to company policies and standards.

Warehouse operations Inventory Management order fulfillment Training Development Policy Compliance Resource Allocation Cross Functional Collaboration Risk Management

Safety and Training Coordinator

Gensco Inc

Oct 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years 1 month)

Coordinated certification across 24 locations for new hires in industrial equipment, vehicle operation, warehouse safety, and Hazmat training to ensure compliance. Redesigned safety and training programs for a digital platform and trained 300+ equipment operators, and launched a WMS implementation training program to improve distribution readiness.