Darren Stanfield
Distribution Manager @Scholastic
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WORK HISTORY
Distribution Manager @Scholastic
CA
Servicing thousands of schools in western Canada with Bookfairs & Reorders presents its challenges, however many more rewards. It is a pleasure to work for an organization with strong values and leadership promoting a positive and collaborative working environment. Leading systems to utilize & support to achieve organizational goals.From fleet deliveries across Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Kelowna, Kamloops & Vancouver Island – to LTL deliveries across BC YK NWT AB SK MB ON Inc fly in or boat to all remote locations ensuring that all schools are supported. Numerous donations - library installations for schools in need or have had disasters are supported by Scholastic. Key Responsibilities & Challenges• Distribution Center Management - Seasonal volume fluctuations - HR, Resource Planning & Budgeting - Complete pick lines changed over for Fall & Spring seasons - 35% Reverse Logistics return rate • Fleet Management - Rigorous Compliance & Maintenance Programs - Leading delivery technology & Metrics• Outsource Carrier Management - Developed outsource with lowest national cost - while achieving strong service - Downsized fleet and transitioned to outsource • Inventory Management - Forecasting, Strategies to maximize sales - Inbound vendor shipment management, pricing • Branch Admin, HR & Customer service • Budgeting, forecasting & branch metricsKey Systems utilizedOracle Transportation Management SalesforceAS400Internal systems & metrics reporting AccomplishmentsDistribution team development & process improvementsProviding a high level of service to school network & internal teamsDC organization increasing capacity and efficiencies Downsized fleet and successfully transitioned to outsourceAchieved outsource costs below the National averageManaged outsource providers to ensure that Scholastic protocols & the highest level of service is provided to our valued school network
EDUCATION
Royal Roads University
diploma, Business Administration and Management, General
Purchasing Management Association of Canada
PMAC certification, Purchasing - Supply Chain
Rogers Communications
Diploma of Education, Business Administration and Management, General
Scholastic Canada
Certificate, Organizational Leadership
Royal Roads University
certificate, Project Management
Logistics Institute - P.Log
Diploma - Logistics Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Diploma, Operations Management
The University of British Columbia
certificate, Sauder Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT DARREN STANFIELD
A supply chain leader with a successful history executing strategies that improve profitability & service Results focused with extensive experience adding value across supply chain systems and processes Successful record of cost reductions in transportation, DC\\3PL operations, purchasing & inventory Developing engaged & accountable teams, creating collaboration and efficiencies Employing continuous improvement, lean & JIT principles, to reduce costs and improve processes Consistently achieves goals, timelines and overcomes challenges in complex supply chains A change management leader with strong initiative, accountability, and reliability •Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing •Inventory Management & Accuracy •Transportation Management•DC & 3PL Operations •Project Management •Team Development •International Logistics •Process Improvement •Change Management
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