Thomas Myers
About Thomas Myers
Thomas Myers serves as the Operations Manager at Rent The Runway, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in operations management, having previously held positions at JCPenney and OfficeMax, and has contributed to significant improvements in operational efficiency throughout his career.
Work at Rent the Runway
Thomas Myers has served as Operations Manager at Rent The Runway since 2019. In this role, he has led the flow of operations during a startup phase, successfully exceeding the building ramp plan in both receiving and outbound volumes. He developed a work-in-progress pull system that resulted in a 13% increase in merchandise availability. Additionally, he implemented new technology in the returns process, achieving a 15% increase in throughput above the expected units per hour. Myers also created shift models aimed at maximizing throughput while minimizing associate headcount, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience.
Previous Experience at JCPenney
Before joining Rent The Runway, Thomas Myers worked at JCPenney in various roles. He served as Operations Manager from 2017 to 2019 and as SSC Processing Team Coach from 2011 to 2016. He also held the position of SSC Area Leader for a brief period in 2016. During his tenure, he contributed to operational efficiency and team management, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in operations management.
Career Background in Distribution
Thomas Myers has extensive experience in distribution management. He worked at OfficeMax as Outbound Manager from 2006 to 2011 and as Distribution Supervisor from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, he was employed at Boise Office Solutions, where he held positions as Lead Distribution Specialist and Distribution Specialist from 2001 to 2004. Throughout these roles, he developed metrics for indirect hours in Inbound operations, leading to a 13.5% increase in overall throughput per hour.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Myers studied at Southeast Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management from 1996 to 2001. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in operations management and efficiency optimization within the retail and distribution sectors.