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Jeffrey Poole

Bakersfield, CA

Cell: 951-***-**** adzbtc@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-poole Profile

Distribution and Logistics Senior Leader with extensive experience in Management of People, Projects and Relationships. Expertise in situational analysis and continuous improvement with a passion for motivating staff to reach and exceed goals. Known for a collaborative work style, Industry leading knowledge and the ability to leverage best practices to increase revenue while decreasing expenses and inefficiencies. Professional Experience

Invata Intralogistics, Conshohocken, PA (12/2021-2/2023)

• Test & Realization Engineer – Riverside, CA

o Responsible for Static, Dynamic, Functional and Integration testing 15+ miles of installed conveyor, pick to light automation and automated features in a 1 million sq. ft. Distribution Center environment.

o Verification of installed system to include conveyor speeds, photo eyes, timing of merges and productivity rates.

IKEA Customer Fulfillment, Conshohocken, PA (1998 – 2019) A privately held multi-billion-dollar global retailer headquartered in Almhult, Sweden.

• Site Manager – Bakersfield, CA (2016-2019)

o Directed the 1.8 million sq. ft. Tejon Facility of 50 Leaders and up to 700 Co-Workers in a 24/7 three shift operation

Proud to have learned the names of 80% of (540) IKEA Co-workers during my 2+ years on site

o Managed distribution of goods to IKEA stores and direct customers in the Western Hemisphere of the US and Canada

o Successfully Facilitated the education of Leadership and Co-Workers through an 8 month Organizing Campaign. No petition filed to date.

o Led the operation through a significant Automation Installation spanning my entire tenure on site. To include continued operations with increasing volumes in half of the space previously occupied while construction ensued.

o Directed a Steering group of 8 Leaders (6 of them with less than 18 months in their respective roles)

o Realized efficiencies in Store Distribution Operations exceeding any previous years’ result during both full years on site.

• Regional Deputy Distribution Operational Manager – Chicago, IL (2014-2016) o Site responsible for distribution of goods to the Mid-West sites o 3PL Partnership Manager – Directed 3rd Party Logistics company through all aspects of IKEA inbound and outbound processes for fulfillment to our stores o Customer Distribution Project Manager – Facilitated the addition/implementation of a Customer Distribution Operation into location from concept, to Investment Request to delivery of first outbound order. (No previous experience with IKEA CD operations. Simultaneously learned and taught the CD business throughout this project)

• Deputy Transport Manager North America – Westampton, NJ (2013-2014)

• Transport Business Development Manager – Westampton, NJ (2004-2013) Jeff Poole adzbtc@r.postjobfree.com

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o Led the facilitation of Transport Procurement for all routes in North America to include long haul, short haul, direct delivery and port Drayage o Transportation Tenders resulting in $38 million in reduced costs and cost avoidance over a 9- year period

o Built strong partnerships with IKEA Global organizations & Peers as well as dozens of collaborative Transport Carriers

• Site Manager – Ontario, CA (2002-2004)

o Directed all aspects of operations for 460,000 square foot distribution center and 585,000-sq. ft. of external facilities to include shipping, receiving, cross-dock to IKEA stores and direct to customers’ homes.

o Led a team of 5 business managers, 16 supervisors and 150 hourly co-workers o Managed profit and loss with goals met or exceeded consistently for 3 years o spearheaded local community involvement

o Facilitated Training and development of staff, which included being involved with developing a program to be used by IKEA North America (IWAY III) o Coached and counseled management through Co-worker relations awareness & training o Rated by co-workers as the number one facility to work for among all IKEA locations worldwide (243 in total) in two of the three IKEA Voice (Co-Worker) surveys during my tenure

• Operational Support Manager– Ontario, CA (2001-2002)

• 3PL Partnership Manager – Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2000-2001) – 490k sq. ft. facility managing 3pl company duplicating operations of Ontario site

• Warehouse Manager – Ontario, CA (1998-2000)

Frank Schaffer Publications, Inc. (1989-1998)

A Privately held Educational Supply company previously headquartered in Torrance, CA

• Site Manager – Ontario, CA

o Managed all aspects of primary and external Distribution Centers o Led a staff of three supervisors and 50 hourly associates o Performed all Export Officer functions to include customs documentation o Certified Forklift Instructor

o Responsible for all traffic functions including routing and tariff discount negotiations o Direct correspondence with all vendors to include temporary staffing, logistics and packaging o Invoice approval

o Facilitated relocation of 100,000 square foot distribution operation to Memphis, TN Combat Medical Specialist – Spec 4, United States Army (1985-1987) Honorable Discharge Professional Training

• Predictive Index Training – Ontario, CA (2003)

• IKEA Way I, II and development of IKEA Way III (2000-2007)

• Center for Creative Leadership – San Diego, CA (2010)

• IKEA Platform – Executive Leadership training (2012) Education

• Crafton Hills College, Chaffey College & Cal State Polytechnic University, attained 118 credits

• Licensed California Real Estate Agent 2019-Present

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