Bob Gjerde

ACT Fulfillment, Inc. has been providing supply chain solutions in warehousing and fulfillment services since 1994. Many respected companies trust the experience of our ESOP employee/owners to ensure their products are handled efficiently into the various consumer supply chains. ACT Fulfillment is committed to partnering with companies throughout the country to receive, inspect, and ship their merchandise as if it were our own

Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of operations, driving enterprise-wide transformation efforts, building organizational capability and improving key business processes. As senior logistics leader for the U.S. markets and partnering with several OE's for fulfillment strategies for business segments to accelerate productivity, reduce inventories and improve service levels for the strategic vision and planning of logistics objectives. MPA's distribution centers provide service parts and accessories for over 1,600 Genesis, Hyundai and Kia dealers located in the United States.

Distribution Management Association is the premier trade association in Southern California dedicated to logistics and supply chain professionals. DMA was originally founded in 1955 as a forum for members of the grocery industry. Over time, it has expanded and today is composed of representatives from almost every aspect of the distribution and logistics industries in Southern California. Being able to recognize the needs of our members that are beyond typical association benefits distinguishes DMA from other organizations Key responsibilities in the role of Chairman:  Develop and direct the associations vision and corresponding activities  Full fiduciary responsibility to the board and membership  Collaborate with board members and committee chairs to maintain the monthly and annual events

Responsible for west coast planning, operations and sales activities. Full P&L responsibility as well as enterprise, infrastructure and business development. Complete regional responsibilities that include functional department elements. Key assignments included responsibility for the Los Angeles, Reno and Dallas markets as well as geographical assignments into shared market solutions nationwide and internationally. Operational Performance Highlights:  Achieved strategic goals by launching new facilities, directing all project aspects from layout to operational format. Perpetuating and improving critical Lean Processes and enhancing CIP utilization.  International client relations and solutioning 

Responsible for operations, transportation and sales activities. Full P&L responsibility as well as enterprise and business development. Complete logistics responsibilities that include functional department elements such as information technology, human resources, business development and engineering. Key assignments include growth initiatives, team building and technology utilization.

Recruited to improve the P&L and operational results for the approximately 2 million sq ft western region with combined revenues of $30 million, 400 FTE in 7 facilities. 11 operations managers and 6 department leaders. I drove continuous improvements to local solutions and influenced operations for the newly developing international OHL offering as they related to the west coast. Industries served included automotive, apparel, healthcare, retail, chemical, electronics, food and beverage, industrial products, high value commodities and pharmaceutical

Reported to the Vice President with full responsibility for a 2,000,000 square foot facility. Analyzing and developing systems and operations. Served on the International operations team to develop global standards. Implemented changes in order to create more efficient cost-effective global supply chain solution.

Report to the Vice President with full responsibility for facilities, including international accounts, $15 million revenue and 300+ employees. Assist in sales efforts for specific market segments such as, Pick and Pack, Footwear, Apparel and Direct ships. Analyzing and developing systems and operations. Implementing changes in order to create more efficient cost-effective supply chain logistics.

Responsible for all sales activities in the eight Western States as well as for several Nationwide Market Segments. Identify, qualify and close sales solutions into a pre-determined geographic region or Market Segment – both direct and indirect. Managing accounts throughout their life cycle. Coordinating with operations group to create and present proposals that successfully meet and exceed customer’s requirements. Manage the sales cycle for the customer to close the sale and provide effective delivery of the solution.

Reported to the Vice President with full responsibility for 6 facilities, 1.2-million sq. ft. including over 20 local and national accounts, $12 million revenue and 200+ employees. Analyzing and developing systems and operations. Implementing changes in order to create more efficient cost-effective supply chain logistics. Project Mgr. for the development/construction of a facility campus in excess of 1,000,000 sq.ft.