Chris Tew

Co-Manage a 550,000 square foot distribution center and in addition, responsible for a 250,000 square foot off-site warehouse, performing 3rd party logistics operations for Diversey Chemical Company. Operations include stocking distribution center, inventory and quality control, special handling/project department and client relations.

• Manage a 200,000 sq ft facility that distributes bulk chemical products for Stepan. • Led start up facility with responsibilities that included hiring and training of associates, process and procedure implementation, warehouse set up and product transfer from previous distributor. • Operations include stocking distribution center, inventory control, facilities management and client relations. Distributes over 300 different chemicals to North America and over 10 other countries.

Managed a 750,000 square foot fast paced distribution center. Operations included a stocking warehouse, transportation, inventory control, security and facilities management which distributes home improvement products to 317 stores in 12 states.

• Manage a 300,000 square foot fast-paced high tech distribution center. • Operations include office product and furniture warehouse, inventory control, security and facilities management. Responsible for 100 associates with a $9.3 million annual operating budget and an inventory of over $12 million. • Nominated in 2009 for best overall results by a Staples North American corporate, warehouse or delivery operation. • Appointed to committee that established best practices for Fulfillment Center Managers and a Six Sigma Process Excellence sponsor.

• Responsible for the Alaska region which included distribution locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai.• Accountable for the Alaska region which included distribution locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai. • Operations included office product and furniture warehouses, delivery, purchasing, inventory control, facilities and IT. • Responsible for annual budgeting and management of $5 million in operational and G&A expenses, along with associated monthly P&L reconciliations. • Acted as operations liaison with the sales team, corporate headquarters and associated customer base.

• Director of Operations and Purchasing – Newark, CA (1/05-7/05) • Director of Operations and Purchasing – Arlington, TX (8/01-12/04) • Corporate Operations Project Manager – Broomfield, CO (5/99-8/01) • Operations Manager – Baltimore, MD (11/96-4/99)