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Robert Bergbower

Southlake,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader with a robust background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Expertise in developing efficient processes and maintaining high standards while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, complemented by strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Proactive contributor eager to foster team success and embrace opportunities for professional growth, bringing a positive attitude and dedication to continuous learning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

HD Supply
Remote
03.2025 - Current
  • Appointed to work on the Freight Unbundling, TMS Project and LTL Compliance Teams within the Transportation Dept.
  • Freight Unbundling is a multi-year project with a goal to reduce cost by $5M.
  • The TMS Project is a multi-year, multi $M project that would consolidate various Transportation Systems into one.
  • With LTL Compliance were working to reduce Freight Cost with Vendors & DC's. For 2024 our non-compliance freight expenditure exceeded $5M. With our efforts we estimate a $600K reduction in freight expenditure.

Director, Equipment Repair & Maintenance

HD Supply
Remote, TX
01.2019 - 02.2025
  • Led the Equipment Repair and Laundry Services Team with 13 Leaders, 60 Technicians and 7 Service Coordinators.
  • Created our own Sales Reporting & Tracking System, Budgets and P&L.
  • Created & implemented our business model from 18 facilities 60 Fully Remote Technicians with no loss in Sales or GP.
  • Developed SOP's, standardizing practices, and leadership structure.
  • Worked with Sales Teams for Institutional & Health Care and Merchants for Equipment and Chemicals to drive sales, service & support company programs.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Director of Distribution (TX., OK., CO.)

Home Depot Inc.
Remote, TX
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Relocated to Texas in order to create a new Region for Home Depot.
  • Responsible for 9 GM's & Distribution Facilities, 90+ delivery trucks-Drivers, 260+ Warehouse Associates. Sales in the Branches total $250M.
  • Responsible for shipping, receiving, fleets, facility maintenance, P&L's, Budgets, Net Promoter Scores(NPS), Voice of Associate (VOA) and Inventory Control.
  • Worked with Sales and Customer Service teams to improve on time and in full shipments that led to increased sales.
  • Adjusted Inventory Storage based on high velocity to maximize product availability, and improve picking time.
  • Performed ongoing operational process analysis, communicating project status and identifying and resolving operational constraints and issues.

Director of Distribution (West Coast)

Interline Brands
Remote, CA, OR., WA. AZ.
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for 11 GM's & DC's, 6 Cross Docks / Pro Centers, 6 Repair Shops, 90 Drivers and over 100 Warehouse Associates. Sales in the Branches total $184M.
  • Took a lead role during the acquisition of CleanSource by Interline Brands that included system analysis, new process & procedure implementation, launch of the MRO Catalog initiative within the Janitorial Sales Group, route merger & consolidation, vendor consolidation, cross docking, etc.
  • Worked regularly with the Sales Team to continue to meet service needs, including the creation & implementation of "Hot Shot Deliveries", "Night Deliveries" and VMI programs at Cal. State East Bay and Google.
  • Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.

Director of Operations

CleanSource Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for 6 distribution facilities that are up to 100,000 s.f., with sales over $120M, and up to 7,000 sku's. Managed operational aspects including purchasing & contract management for all non-inventory items (delivery vehicles & MHE equipment) 3 PL relationships, shipping/receiving (UPS, Fed Ex, LTL), Customer Service, Equipment Repairs, Distribution and Warehousing.
  • Researched, built an ROI, and implemented two operational initiatives for the company including automated fleet routing (Roadnet) and automated pallet wrapping. Both were designed to save labor $'s and in the case of the routing software - reduce fuel cost.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.

Education

BBA - Business Administration & Management

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Clear Lake, TX.
01.1984

Skills

  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Experienced in strategic planning processes
  • Cultivating strong partnerships
  • Budget management
  • Continuous process evaluation
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Skilled in negotiation tactics
  • Measurable goal planning
  • Industry assessment
  • Effective vendor collaboration
  • KPI analysis

Timeline

Director

HD Supply
03.2025 - Current

Director, Equipment Repair & Maintenance

HD Supply
01.2019 - 02.2025

Director of Distribution (TX., OK., CO.)

Home Depot Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2018

Director of Distribution (West Coast)

Interline Brands
01.2010 - 12.2015

Director of Operations

CleanSource Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2009

BBA - Business Administration & Management

University of Houston-Clear Lake

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