Robert Cooke Email & Phone Number

Lake Zurich, IL, US

As a global commercial finance leader, I am responsible for managing the profit and loss of CSS, which contributes over $7 billion to the total revenue of the company of more than $20 billion. I oversee operations in more than 50 countries and report to the SVP of Global Finance, while also serving as a business partner to the EVP of Global Sales. My focus.

Change Representative for Anixter’s +$200m Oracle Cloud Project. A Company transformation initiative to align business operating models and technology (multiple system platforms). Selected by an Executive Committee based on several requirements of understanding current business processes, global experience, cross-functional knowledge of Anixter’s ERP’s..

US and Canada experienced Finance leader with full P&L responsibility; $2.2 billion of $8 billion in total company revenue. Managed 5 distinct business units (OEM, Construction, Industrial, Redistribution and Operations). Reporting to the VP of Global Finance and business partner to the SVP of each business unit. Actively involved in margin, working.

Finance leader with progressive experience for US, CAD and CALA Distribution and Value Add Operations with an annual budget of $150m spanning over 50 distribution and service centers. Reporting to the VP of Global Finance and business partner to the geographical VP and Distribution Managers. Day to day responsibilities include Cost Savings Initiatives.

• Operational leadership of Memphis Distribution Hub.
• P&L responsibility.
• Meet and exceed productivity and cost goals.
• Work with multiple departments to execute seamless service for customers.
• Manage to ensure operation excellence in all warehouse areas, efficient operations of warehouse management systems and equipment.
• Evaluation and manage effectiveness of work methods, procedures, controls and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement of inbound and outbound product to meet customer demands.

• Progressive experience in Logistics, Operations and Service Center Supervisor for large $150m service provider customer. Manage the day to day operations of the local distribution and 22 remote service centers..
• Manage logistics, operations and facilities of multiple distribution location. 900 plus customer sites and 22 Anixter service centers throughout the United States.
• Analyze program practices and initiatives and manage change to increase efficiencies, achieve higher performance and quality levels, to optimize P&L.
• Orchestrate and manage tactical and strategic decisions with new and existing business initiatives.
• Manager outbound/inbound transportation, warehouse operations, service center operations, quality and assurance, training and process improvement to meet the customer needs
• Facility management and organization, including safety, security, equipment, supplies and facility design to compliment business initiatives.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Mba, Executive Managment

Bs, Finance