Denver Kinnison
Mt. Juliet
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director (Operational Excellence)
RXO Logistics
1 2022 - 1 2024
- Responsible for developing and executing improvement initiatives
- Focus on continuous improvement, culture, organizational excellence, and process excellence while partnering with Last Mile hubs and dedicated locations, adding value for customers, and continuing to develop organizational capability
- Drive processes and workforce planning standardization across the Last Mile Network, including warehouse & product flow, workforce scheduling, routing and route monitoring, escalations management and abatement, claims, facility design and layout, material handling equipment, staffing structure, strategy, and organizational design
- Align specific KPIs that drive operational efficiencies and improve the customer experience
- Define measurement targets and establish control plans to ensure compliance
- Key deliverables include scorecard development focused on key operational, financial, and quality metric, control audit and RCCA (Rout cause, corrective action) implementation and training a certification program tracking.
Senior Project Manager (Logistics)
XPO Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Handle assigned local and/or remote staff, including mentoring and training, resolving issues/problems, and ensuring staff matches the requirements of the client’s service levels
- Serve as a development and educational resource for team members; provide opportunities for team members so they can continue to grow, develop, and earn recognition
- Set defined expectations for performance and ensure team members achieve or exceed those expectations
- Create an enjoyable work environment that is conducive to effective creative thinking
- Function as the primary project management leader for new business pursuits from sales to startup
- Directly oversee milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients
- Define key skills, training, and development paths for the team.
Operations Manager (Logistics)
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Lead Automated Fulfillment Team is achieving their daily, weekly, and monthly production goals
- Develop and mentor associates at all levels, preparing them for future roles within the organization
- Operate the Kiva Pick fulfillment system along with supporting other fulfillment systems
- Make recommendations and assist in formulation of departmental objectives, policies, and plans
- Plan, examine, analyze, and evaluate distribution center operations with respect to productivity standards, safety, and customer support
- Evaluate current procedures; identifies, resolves operational problems; ensures company standards are met
- Assist in the creation and implementation of training programs for associates to include improving communication between departments and associate development of supervisory skills, people skills, and technical skills.
Supply Supervisor (Logistics)
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Forecast material demands and develop material supply plans with suppliers
- Lead improvements to the material supply systems to improve manufacturing performance
- Analyze the supply situation, identifying gaps between demand and supply, to better align demand and supply, and recommending opportunities to improve supply risk and costs
- Provide daily work direction to all supply associates
- Conducted performance coaching, provides individual feedback, and issue corrective action.
Operations Supervisor (Logistics)
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Lead all outbound activities daily
- Operated all department supporting systems in the outbound operations
- Coordinated Outbound processes, including assignment of stations, issuance of orders, confirmation of counts, and inspection of materials
- Maintained an efficient and orderly usage of supplies in the outbound operations area
- Communicated with the Distribution Staff to ensure timely replenishment of all materials
- Motivated, coached and trained all new hire associates to achieve and exceed productivity and quality standards
- Performed activities of workers supervised as required to meet urgent timelines.
Operations Team Lead (Logistics)
Ingram Book Company
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Trains and develops hourly associates
- Acts as the department contact for all warehouse systems issues and questions
- Provides direction and leadership to associates
- Identifies, communicates, and ensures all quality and productivity standards are met within the department
- Research issues, problems, or concerns and recommend solutions
- Uses critical thinking skills and computer to find track cartons
- Meets customer requests, deadlines, commitments, and quality standards in a timely manner
- Plans and coordinates work activities, overseeing hourly associates to ensure efficient completion of tasks
- Coordinates with other departments on workflow activities
- Assists in administering policy and payroll activities.
Quality Control (Audio/Visual Equipment)
Hi Tech Rentals
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Checked all equipment prior to release and upon return for proper operation/damages; maintained records on all equipment; tracked equipment in transit for repairs; installed and instructed proper operation of equipment for clients on location; provided off-site assistance to clients.
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Supervised warehouse functions and documentation, including stock receipt, storage, distribution, and issuance; maintaining equipment records and parts
- Established/maintained inventory, maintenance, and accounting records; posted receipts/turn-ins; verified inventory received against shipping documents; prepared equipment records detailing usage, operation, maintenance, modifications, and calibration; processed inventory, survey, and warehousing documents; prepared / annotated / distributed shipping documents; performed accounting and sales functions in self-service supply.
Education
Recording Industry, Emphasis on production and technology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNLogistics Specialist
U.S. Army Logistics School
Ft. Lee, VASkills
Project Management
Operations Management
Team Management
People Management
Logistics Management
Awards
- 2x Army Achievement Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- 2x Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- 2x Armed Forces Service Medal
- 2x NATO Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- 5x Certificate of Achievement
Timeline
Senior Project Manager (Logistics)
XPO Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2022
Operations Manager (Logistics)
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2015 - 01.2018
Supply Supervisor (Logistics)
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2013 - 01.2015
Operations Supervisor (Logistics)
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.2012 - 01.2013
Operations Team Lead (Logistics)
Ingram Book Company
01.2004 - 01.2012
Quality Control (Audio/Visual Equipment)
Hi Tech Rentals
01.2002 - 01.2002
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
01.1996 - 01.2000
Director (Operational Excellence)
RXO Logistics
1 2022 - 1 2024
Recording Industry, Emphasis on production and technology
Middle Tennessee State University
Logistics Specialist
U.S. Army Logistics School
Similar Profiles
Adam George WagnerAdam George Wagner
Key Account Manager at RXO LogisticsKey Account Manager at RXO Logistics
Brian WhiteheadBrian Whitehead
Key Account Manager at RXO LogisticsKey Account Manager at RXO Logistics
Mary SammonsMary Sammons
Logistics Specialist at RXO LogisticsLogistics Specialist at RXO Logistics