Darren Sanft

General Manager - Fulfillment, Logistics & Engineering @ lululemon

About

General Manager with over 14 years of experience leading fulfillment and logistics operations across Australia and New Zealand. Currently responsible for a team of 250 in a 23,000 sqm semi automated distribution centre with full accountability across operations, logistics, engineering, safety and financial performance. Passion for delivering complex projects; greenfield site development, automation implementation, warehouse transition from 5,000 sqm to 23,000 sqm and delivered large scale cost optimisation initiatives. Known for building high performing teams and strong cultures that drive engagement, accountability and sustained performance. Commercially focused with strong experience in logistics strategy, carrier optimisation and building the infrastructure and capability needed to support growth.

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Distribution Strategies, Key Performance Indicators, Strategy Implementation, Administration, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management Systems, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Supply Chain Optimization, Demand Planning, Warehouse Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategy, Coaching, Multi-Site Operations, Strategic Vision, Project Oversight, Operational Improvement

Experience

General Manager - Fulfillment, Logistics & Engineering

lululemon

2020-5 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Lead end to end fulfillment and logistics operations across Australia and New Zealand overseeing a 23,000 sqm distribution centre and workforce of 250+ - Led transition from 5,000 sqm to 23,000 sqm greenfield distribution centre, increasing capacity and enabling growth - Delivered $2M AUD annual savings through transport RFQ and carrier optimisation - Directed multi-million-dollar CAPEX program across automation, conveyor systems and site infrastructure - Own logistics strategy across Australia & New Zealand including carrier selection, RFQ execution and network optimisation - Improved inventory accuracy and stock integrity through operational controls and process discipline - Built and led a leadership team of 11 direct reports across operations, logistics, engineering and safety - Accountable for full site P&L performance including budgeting, cost control and operational efficiency

Operations & Logistics Manager

lululemon

2019-4 - 2020-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Melbourne, Australia

- Led multiple functional departments including inbound, value added services and logistics - Improved operational efficiency and throughput across inbound and logistics functions through process improvements and team leadership

Operations Manager

lululemon

2016-7 - 2019-4 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Melbourne, Australia

- Led inbound receiving and value added services operations, managing team performance, workflow and daily execution - Developed leadership capability and built foundations for broader operational responsibilities

Warehouse Supervisor

lululemon

2013-10 - 2016-6 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Melbourne, Australia

- Led retail store fulfilment operations distributing to 36 stores across Australia and New Zealand - Managed team performance, productivity and service levels

Outbound Logistics Specialist

lululemon

2012-4 - 2013-10 · 1 yr 7 mos

Melbourne, Australia

- Supported outbound logistics operations across Australia and New Zealand including carrier management, contract support and performance tracking - Contributed to logistics strategy, network execution and continuous improvement initiatives