Shawn Barber
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Highly energetic individual known for implementing effective processes that deliver cost-saving efficiencies. Polished individual skilled in multitasking while establishing lasting relationships with key stakeholders. Proven leader in enhancing operational efficiency and team performance at Gordon Food Service. Expert in supply chain planning and fostering employee engagement, demonstrated through streamlined onboarding processes and improved warehouse operations. Achieved significant advancements in customer and supplier relationships, leveraging teamwork and collaboration skills for superior results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Onboarding Supervisor
Gordon Food Service
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and updated onboarding materials, keeping pace with changes to market place and company.
- Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information.
- Collaborated with different staff and management to facilitate department-specific onboarding.
- Conducted phone screenings, and interviews for new team members.
- Conducted performance reviews with new team members and ongoing check-ins to ensure successful integration.
- Addressed queries related to benefit plans, RRSPs, and company policies.
District Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Managed customer orders and ensured accuracy and timely delivery.
- Provided product recommendations and resolved issues such as spoilage and recalls.
- Built and maintained relationships with key customers and cold-called potential customers.
- Worked with vendors to conduct sampling of products with key customers.
- Performed cost analysis for key customers.
Operations Supervisor - Nights
Gordon Food Service
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Addressed operational issues, re-routed trailers, and facilitated pre-shift meetings.
- Worked with inventory control to minimize stockouts and learned the JIT system.
Supply Chain Analyst
Gordon Food Service
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
- Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
- Processed purchase orders and tracked late orders while working with vendors to meet requirements.
- Enhanced fill rates, inventory turns, and reduced deadstock through process improvements.
- Became proficient in JDA/E3, Genisys, and WMS systems.
- Created a supply chain manual for role details, duties, and expectations.
Marketing and Supply Chain Summer Intern
Gordon Food Service
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted with new item listings, sample coordination, and event support for Taste of Stampede
- Managed procurement tasks, tracked late loads, and identified trends in sales forecasts
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Marketing and Supply Chain Summer Intern
Gordon Food Service
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted with new item listings, sample coordination, and event support for Taste of Stampede
- Managed procurement tasks, tracked late loads, and identified trends in sales forecasts
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB04.2017
Bachelor of Management - Finance
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB04.2017
Skills
- Performance Tracking
- Recruitment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Program Modification
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply chain planning
- Warehouse Operations
- Customer Relationship Building
- Territory Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Received Gold Club in 2018 for exceptional, consistent and outstanding performance throughout the year.
- Received Flying Pig Award in 2017 for reducing dead stock for the company by working with marketing and sales team members.
- Supervised team of 50-60 staff members nightly.
- Resolved product issue through customer testing.
- Documented and resolved dead stock issues which led to less spoilage and more profit.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Software
Microsoft Office
JDL / E3
Google G Suite
Timeline
Onboarding Supervisor
Gordon Food Service
05.2022 - 07.2024
District Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service
04.2021 - 05.2022
Operations Supervisor - Nights
Gordon Food Service
08.2019 - 04.2021
Supply Chain Analyst
Gordon Food Service
12.2017 - 08.2019
Marketing and Supply Chain Summer Intern
Gordon Food Service
05.2017 - 10.2017
Marketing and Supply Chain Summer Intern
Gordon Food Service
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Management - Finance
University of Lethbridge
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