Corey Poole

Logistics and inventory operations leader with 15+ years of experience directing warehouse, transportation, distribution, and supply-chain activities in military, automotive, retail distribution, and private-sector environments. Proven record of maintaining accountability for assets and cargo valued up to $20M, reconciling inventory with 100% accuracy, supervising teams of up to 55, and strengthening safety, quality, and workflow standards. Skilled in cycle counting, inventory audits, shipping and receiving, material handling, ERP/SAP systems, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Realtor at NorthGroup Real Estate (2021-07 – Present)

• Coordinate transaction timelines, property data, inspections, vendor activity, and contract documentation while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze market and property information, prioritize multiple active files, resolve issues, and communicate status updates across clients and service partners.

Owner / Transportation Operations Manager at Kayden & Garrison Transport, LLC (2019-06 – 2021-06)

• Dispatched drivers and optimized loads by origin, destination, freight type, mileage, stops, service requirements, and driver availability.
• Maintained transportation records, purchase orders, licenses, vehicle logs, cargo documentation, billing statements, and vendor/customer files.
• Coordinated with billing, customer service, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, carriers, and vendors to sustain on-time service and resolve exceptions.
• Managed DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, IFTA, IRP, inspection, and drug-and-alcohol program compliance.

Production Associate at BMW Manufacturing of America (2018-11 – 2019-06)

• Supported high-volume Body Shop operations for BMW X5, X6, and X7 production using automated manufacturing systems and standardized work.
• Participated in 5S, line-set, layout, and problem-solving initiatives that improved workflow, material availability, quality, and operational consistency.

Area Supervisor at Ross Distribution Center (2018-07 – 2018-11)

• Supervised regular and temporary associates responsible for accurate, timely merchandise processing and distribution to retail stores.
• Planned daily work, monitored productivity and quality, maintained time and production records, and escalated inventory, ticketing, and order issues.
• Trained, coached, and evaluated associates using established engineered standards; led daily huddles on production priorities and safe work practices.
• Enforced company policies and safety requirements while building an accountable, performance-focused team culture.

Logistics Supervisor at Draxlmaier Automotive of America (2017-10 – 2018-03)

• Directed three team leaders and up to 30 employees across logistics, supply-chain, on-site warehouse, and 3PL operations.
• Managed staffing, material flow, inventory control, compliance audits, and daily execution to meet productivity, safety, quality, and attendance goals.
• Standardized logistics procedures and training; evaluated warehouse and customer-service processes to eliminate constraints and improve throughput.
• Partnered with Production, Inventory Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, HR, Safety, and Security; ensured CTPAT, OSHA, DOT, EPA, hazmat, and powered-equipment compliance.

Regional Transportation Manager at United States Army (2014-07 – 2017-06)

• Coordinated transportation, delivery, storage, and ongoing support of supplies and equipment across the southeastern region.
• Maintained strict accountability for vehicle cargo valued above $20M, achieving zero loss or damage.
• Controlled requisition and issue of $3M in ammunition and reconciled records with the USARC Ammunition Manager at 100% accuracy.
• Reviewed shipping manifests, approved vendor claims, managed material-handling activities, and delivered daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.

Owner / Operations Manager at Kayden & Garrison Transport, LLC (2014-11 – 2017-01)

Concurrent position

• Managed shipping/receiving, inventory, bookkeeping, vehicle readiness, driver relations, safety records, and regulatory documentation for a transportation business.

Logistics Transportation Manager / Operations NCO at United States Army (2011-09 – 2014-06)

• Led two warehouse supervisors and 55 soldiers; trained personnel on asset-tracking, inventory-control, and quality-assurance procedures.
• Managed a six-person team that implemented an object-tracking system for $5M in supplies and equipment.
• Oversaw inventory audits and accountability for $20M in military assets; performed cycle counts, inventory process checks, discrepancy research, inspections, and reconciliations.
• Directed hands-on IT warehouse inventory control and coordinated equipment removal and installation during modernization activities.

Logistics Coordinator / Paralegal Specialist at United States Army (2009-08 – 2011-08)

• Coordinated installation and worldwide movement of approximately $10M in equipment and supplies while controlling cost and resource utilization.
• Maintained accountability for $5M in property and equipment; supported inventory management, material coordination, data entry, and asset control.
• Created and verified receiving and shipping documentation; identified and reported shortages, discrepancies, and freight damage.

Unit Administrator at U.S. Department of Defense (2003-09 – 2005-01)

Facility Manager at U.S. Department of Defense (2003-09 – 2006-03)

Platoon Sergeant at U.S. Army Reserve (2005-09 – 2006-08)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Acquisition & Contract Management – Strayer University