Robert Hooper Email & Phone Number

Greater Salt Lake City Area

* Lead and mentor ten sales/warehouse delivery team members responsible for the distribution of $6 million in retail and wholesale auto parts that supply a six-state region * Directly responsible for managing all inventory levels, purchasing of parts for resale/shop supplies, and analyzing product aging/forecasting trends to determine proper stock levels* Oversee the recruiting, training, mentoring, and performance reviews for staff* Manage all aspects of department including HR functions, inventory management, and P&L Highlights:* Negotiated and partnered with Page One Google retailer to provide sales and distribution to a fifteen state region, resulting in an additional 350 shipments monthly* Ten-time winner of the “Hyundai Parts Performance Guild Award” that recognizes top performing dealerships with the largest percentage growth* History of consistently exceeding goals by encompassing proper purchasing procedures, inventory planning, and staff utilization* Successfully directed 20% annual sales growth and subsequent product flow

Berlin,Vt

* Headed the parts department entailing hiring, training, and supervising team members in counter operations, inventory control, and deliveries* Executed efficient inventory management and produced fill rates that markedly exceeded the industry standards* Trained the team in successful inventory management including effective ordering, processing returns, handling damaged goods, and claimsHighlights:* Spearheaded the merger of four separate dealer delivery networks into one, resulting in saving 30% in freight costs while increasing on-time delivery and enhancing service levels* Increased overall part sales 35% annually and wholesale parts 75% annually. * Established an efficient parts team and significantly expanded the wholesale sales and distribution network to include Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire

Montpelier, Vt.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Montpelier, Vt.