Darryl Bodden

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT DARRYL BODDEN

25 years of supply chain, distribution, and operations management experience Extensive experience in stabilizing and optimizing complex operations and aligning them with the strategic vision of the organization Highly motivated and challenge-seeking individual who exemplifies a goal-oriented attitude Proven ability to work well in diverse, independent and group settings Excellent leadership abilities with a track record of leading large teams to continuously be best in class Coached and mentored the next generation of leaders within the organization Feedback driven mindset that builds relationships with team member A track record of using a data driven approach for continuous process improvement Excellent customer service, relationship management, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to deliver results, and gain consensus and alignment while maintaining integrity and confidentiality among senior leaders Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task Strong understanding of Labour Relations, negotiations, and Labour Standards Operational knowledge of P&L as it relates to DC operations and executionKey Accomplishments: Awarded the ROD JAMES award for my dedication and outstanding commitment to Health & Safety. Assisted with training and mentoring at the Ajax Distribution Centre during the transition to a corporate operated facility, while maintaining customer and colleague confidence throughout. Acknowledged for a valued role in supporting the health and well-being of a colleague’s spouse that ended in a life-saving outcome with the support of this exceptional organization Achieved stability throughout the pandemic through innovative colleague incentive programs and flexible compensation Guided the Maple Grove operational team to a flawless WMS Manhattan upgrade in 2010 that trained over colleagues on the new system Led our operational team to adopt the new ‘Flow’ process at the Maple Grove facility in 2011 and oversaw the transition of Cargill to this new outbound picking process Assisted in the development of a store visitation program that allowed the operational team to schedule visits with our customers and helped the relationship between distribution and retail to flourish Successfully oversaw the implementation of SAP at the Maple Grove facility in 2014 with zero impact to customer service levels