Shon Schlafer
Perris,CA
Summary
DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTIONS Extensive turnaround experience in driving best-in-class operations within Fortune 500 companies, increasing productivity, expanding supply capacity, driving corporate profitability, and building winning teams. Expertise in distribution and production with a keen focus on turn operational improvements and achieve bottom-line results. Proven ability to positively impact critical business decisions, working with all corporate levels. Recognized as an energetic leader, strategic planner, clear communicator, exceptional problem solver, and capable project manager. “It is rare that you come across standout talent like Shon. His, knowledge, passion, and leadership shine through in all aspects of his performance. As a team member or a leader, Shon earns my highest recommendation. Relentless pursuit of excellence is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Shon. As a colleague, peer, co-worker, and friend I trust Shon completely.” Gary Emery Sr. Director TechStyle
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Distributions and Logistics
Quidel Corporation
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - Current
- (Supporting 4 manufacturing, 4 kitting, 1 warehouse, pl and 2 3pl EU sites)
- Increased shipping capacity from 2M test per week to 15M test per week
- Increase from $5.5M revenue per week to $41M pe week
- Corrected location lay outs, inbound and outbound plans, and delivery schedules
- Added additional 3pl location storage and shipping locations
- Worked with commercial team to move way from parcel shipments to large quantities of LTL, FTL shipments
- Supported raw material inventory and movements for manufacturing and kitting locations to increase shipping capacities of finished goods
- Increased inventory accuracy correcting $16M in missing and inaccurately reported inventory
- Improved building 6s, created KPI for 3 levels of management, Realigned leadership team to correct levels and corrected focus
- Implemented leadership training
- Currently, implementing WMS systems and ability to support expansion in other markets.
- Worked with internal and external partners to meet customers' complex needs while adhering to state, national and international constraints and guidelines.
- Monitored quotas and forecasts to identify product and equipment shortages.
- Developed and enforced performance standards and measures for key areas of responsibility.
- Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Supervised and trained personnel on supply procedures to guarantee accurate flow of materials.
- Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of transportation as well as warehouse employees and contractors..
- Reduced transit time, minimized handling and maximized cost savings through freight cost-analysis and negotiation.
- Managed department inventories to identify unusual activities, excesses and fluctuations.
- Increased efficiency by developing cost-effective rates and reducing order processing costs.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations to pinpoint and correct inefficiencies.
- Documented physical supply chain processes such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities and system flows.
- Analyzed processes and supply chain operational data to track trends, expectations and performance.
- Preserved existing fixed assets while issuing recommendations on strategic sourcing, new equipment purchases and process enhancements.
- Used Software to coordinate and monitor outgoing and inbound deliveries.
- Saved $Amount by researching new carriers and effectively negotiating contracts.
- Increased distribution points within markets by analyzing sales numbers and delivery costs.
- Demonstrated familiarity with profit and loss and sales-building programs and worked to achieve predetermined goals.
- Monitored and reported on functional operating costs, notifying management of cost and labor overruns and providing recommendations for resolution.
- Achieved and exceeded revenue goals and KPIs.
- Engaged in strategic planning activities to increase operational capacity while achieving optimal returns from existing assets.
- Balanced longer-term strategic goals with shorter-term plans that offered high-visibility results.
- Analyzed metrics and financial data to formulate proactive and reactive plans to maintain profitability and growth.
- Negotiated favorable, nationwide leasing program with Company.
- Maintained updated knowledge of functional technology and leveraged information to drive innovation.
- Led cross-functional teams in identification, pursuit and achievement of strategic goals.
- Researched ideal shipping techniques, routing and carriers through Action and Action.
- Set performance standards and goals for Number-person team, using continuous improvement to streamline warehouse processes.
- Opened Number regional distribution centers for storing and moving over Number unique items.
- Negotiated supplier agreements, resulting in Number% expense decrease over previous quarter.
- Developed business and drove sales Number% by producing new solutions, gaining new contracts and analyzing logistical issues.
- Achieved savings by using economical shipping options and programs as well as by studying supplier network to reduce transit time and save $Number.
- Drove warehouse productivity Number% by implementing new, more efficient procedures.
- Developed Type programs to achieve aggressive regional revenue targets.
- Reduced labor resources Number% by implementing Type concept in packing and shipping department.
- Managed courier network of Number across country.
- Organized importation of Type and Type items via air and ocean.
QuidelOthro
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager
TechStyle Fashion Group
Perris, CA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- By optimizing storage location sizes, and design, location layouts, and heavy focus on improving performance and culture
- Increased building performance by 30% in each of the first 2 years
- Achieved 98%+ on-time shipping even with 130% forecasted sale
- Assisted fulfillment network by taking 280K additional volume from struggling facility
- Created heightened focus on inventory movement through education of team members and leadership, streamlining processes and creating clear measurable metrics
- As a result, only 1 error found over three years during third party auditors
- Developed and wrote safety protocols, emergency action plans for fulfillment network, retail, and headquarters
- Creating California OSHA Compliance and ensuring continued safe working environments
- Researched and designed Covid-19 protection program for fulfillment network
- Resulting in Zero company related infections during pandemic and minimizing lost time
- Due to team training and incredible adaption building has performed extremely well
- The Perris based fulfillment center has received company highest performing team award two times over the last three years
- Dream Team Award.”
Sr. Manager
CROCS INC
, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Production Planning and Controls
- Corrected wave planning philosophies to large less frequent waves
- Improving pick density and units per hours by 12.5% 2016 and 16% 2017
- Changed Traffic and Operations production/ shipping philosophy to a customer cancel date focus
- Improved service level performance 50% to 98%
- Resulting in recognition by Kohl’s “Truck Award” for the most improved company for 2016
- Created open lines of communication to bridge gaps between distribution centers and corporate teams
- Sales, Vendor compliance, finance
- Creating a saving of $80K for the first year by eliminating SOX material deficiencies
- Collaborated with Vendor Compliance, vendors and customers creating measurable metrics, solid relationships, open dialog, understanding, agreements for solutions and timelines
- Chargebacks reduction from $9.0 million in 2015 to $2.6 in 2016 and further reduction to $1.3M in 2017
- Developed and implemented consumable and supply forecasting tool that increased the reliability and material availability
- Reducing shipping supplies by $350K in 2016 and an additional $142K in 2017.
Flow Planning Manager
NIKE, CONVERSE INC
, Ontario
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Identified deficiencies in communication throughout multiple facets of operations
- Established weekly collaborative meetings to discuss issues, needed support
- Created connections to carriers and carrier scorecards to improve poor carrier service levels
- Quickly increased service levels by 22% for carriers meeting appointment times
- Helping to improve staffing needs
- Standardize processes for new employees training
- Making employees more effective and created accountability
- Created an environment to open lines of communication, resulting in increased knowledge sharing, cleaner cross-functional planning.
Operations Manager
ROSS STORES, INC
Perris, CA
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Implemented 3rd shift, built, trained, and led a team of 55 employees on new shift
- Increased product throughput 33%, from 300,000 units to 400,000 units per day, valued at $2.4M
- Cut costs $1M per month
- Expanded facility capacity for shoe commodity by building new production area
- Increased production volume by 70,000 per day, by increasing units per hour by 30 units, for $560K daily.
Sergeant
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Tustin, CA
01.1993 - 01.1999
Education
MBA - Executive Management
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
BS - Political Science
CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY
BS - Business Administration
Skills
- Core Competencies Include
- Strategic Planning & Execution - Multi-site Operations Management -
- Performance Improvements
- Team Building & Leadership - Productivity Improvements / LEAN - Quality Control / Compliance
- Inventory Management / JIT - Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis - Relationship Management
- Operating Systems: WMS, RF systems, Gardner, Tilt Tray, Retek RDM, SAP, Evolve
Certification
Certified Green Belt Six Sigma Ontario, CA
Nike Manager +, Ontario, Ca
Timeline
Director of Distributions and Logistics
Quidel Corporation
02.2022 - Current
QuidelOthro
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Manager
TechStyle Fashion Group
01.2018 - 01.2022
Sr. Manager
CROCS INC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Flow Planning Manager
NIKE, CONVERSE INC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
ROSS STORES, INC
01.2004 - 01.2014
Sergeant
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.1993 - 01.1999
MBA - Executive Management
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
BS - Political Science
CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY
BS - Business Administration
Certified Green Belt Six Sigma Ontario, CA
Nike Manager +, Ontario, Ca
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