Charles (Nick) Kurnick
North Port,United States
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented operations executive with over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, distribution, and operational leadership. Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Expertise in warehouse management, transportation logistics, and business systems optimization. Skilled in vendor management, inventory optimization, and cost reduction strategies. Excellent communicator with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and driving organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations/Distribution
DEXTER AXLE COMPANY
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Served as Vice President of Distribution / Operations who led and managed 6 regional direct and 800 indirect reports responsible for 60 branch locations, as well as 5 distributions centers across United States with sales of over $800M annually
- Created and attained annual operating plans for the business unit
- Provided a safe work environment for all team members by providing best practices, ideas, and innovation
- Reduced business unit safety TCIR rate 62% '22 vs
- 23 by creating safety best practices including locations audits and national safety council, supporting safety-based behavior observations
- Offered inclusive team culture where all opinions and ideas were welcomed and valued
- Monitored daily performance and operations through data and constant communication with direct reports
- Implemented and created business unit-wide KPIs, as well as standardizing standard operating procedures
- Delivered the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers
- Played key role in obtaining over $2M in synergies through integration efforts specifically focused on location consolidations
- Worked cross-functionally and assisted in company-wide ERP change, going from four systems to one in less than one year across 60 locations
- Served as a key contributor in recent acquisition that doubled the size of and sales growth of overall business unit.
General Manager II
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked as General Manager for Advance Auto Parts distribution center serving over 300 domestic retail stores stretching over Mid-South region
- Implemented aggressive budgeting and forecasting strategies
- Directed distribution center P&L
- Led and supported DC “Persons with Disability Program,” resulting in recognition as Rutherford County Inclusive Employer 2021 Award winner
- Named Supply Chain Cost Effectiveness DC CPP winner in 2020
- Increased DC productivity KPI (PPH) 28%
- Reduced DC cost per piece KPI (CPP) 15%
- Decreased overall labor spend 16%
- Achieved excellent employee relations survey results, averaging 75% favorable response
- Implemented successful hiring and retention strategies
- Initiated a comprehensive review of current health and safety protocols to identify and implement further enhancements, aiming to sustain and build upon successful track record of reducing OSHA recordable injuries by 50%
- Collaborated closely with engineering team, implementing, and serving as pilot site for labor management into the Nashville facility
- Managed over 100k SKUs with $33M in inventory
- Led and inspired over 300 team members along with 18 management staff.
General Manager
TRUE VALUE COMPANY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Served as General Manager for Atlanta True Value regional distribution center serving over 550 domestic independent customers stretching over entire Southeastern United States, as well as 150 international customers in 49 countries
- Responsible for distribution center P&L
- Achieved excellent employee relations survey results, averaging 74% favorable response
- Established strong health and safety record
- Accomplished record physical inventory result with Atlanta RDC, leading to no inventory requirement in subsequent years
- Managed and oversaw over 60k SKUs with $60M in inventory
- Led and inspired over 250 associates
- Named company President’s Award winner for Driven to Succeed (2016) and received two awards for Customer First (2017)
- Performed successful implementation of Omni-Channel Ecommerce fulfillment
- Directed 95% of all True Value outbound international shipments
- Implemented Lean concepts successfully throughout RDC
- Motivated employees monthly at all associate meetings
- Developed outstanding relationships with outside vendors and customer.
General Manager
TRUE VALUE COMPANY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked as General Manager for Mankato True Value regional distribution center serving over 300 customers stretching over upper Midwest of United States, as well as international customers in Canada
- Lead management team of seven, as well as up to 90 warehouse associates, with responsibility for total distribution center P&L
- Established strong health and safety record resulting in zero recordable accidents and injuries
- Motivated employees monthly at all associate meetings
- Sustained outstanding relationships with outside vendors and customer
- Reduced turnover from 65% to 28%
- Named runner-up for Most Improved DC Award in 2015
- Earned Most Improved DC Award winner in 2016
- Increased employee engagement survey results from 54% to 72% favorability
- Maintained zero lost time safety record during tenure
- Managed Partners in Leadership organizational cultural change successfully
- Conducted all monthly associate meetings.
Distribution Center Operations Manager
TRUE VALUE COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Served as Operations Manager for Denver True Value regional distribution center serving over 250 customers in Mountain region of United States
- Supervised five direct employees and oversaw up to 80 warehouse associates, along with partial responsibility for all warehouse activity, including cost control, inventory, safety, performance, and quality metrics
- Named two-time Most Improved DC Award winner
- Earned Corporate Partner of the Year award regarding refugee work placement in DC
- Improved yearly engagement survey results YOY from 51% favorability rating in 2008 to over 80% favorability rating upon departure in 2015.
Education
B.S., Business -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2016
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Inventory Optimization
- Distribution Operations
- Supply Chain Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Power BI
- WMS
- Management Team Building
- Customer Service
- Mind Mapping
- Staff hiring
- Change Management
- Cost Reduction
- KPI Tracking
- Organizational Development
Websites
Affiliation
Warehouse Education and Research Council
Timeline
Vice President of Operations/Distribution
DEXTER AXLE COMPANY
04.2022 - 01.2024
General Manager II
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
01.2019 - 01.2022
General Manager
TRUE VALUE COMPANY
01.2016 - 01.2019
General Manager
TRUE VALUE COMPANY
01.2015 - 01.2016
Distribution Center Operations Manager
TRUE VALUE COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2015
B.S., Business -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
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