David Watkins
About David Watkins
David Watkins serves as the Velocity Logistics Center Manager at AVI Systems in Flower Mound, Texas, where he has worked since 2024. He has a strong background in logistics and supply chain management, having held various leadership roles at KEMET Electronics Corporation and ADI Global Distribution.
Work at AVI Systems
David Watkins serves as the Velocity Logistics Center Manager at AVI Systems, a position he has held since 2024. He works on-site in Flower Mound, Texas, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing logistics operations and ensuring efficient management of the Velocity Logistics Center.
Previous Experience at ADI Global Distribution
Before joining AVI Systems, David Watkins worked at ADI Global Distribution as the Director of Transportation from 2022 to 2023. His role was hybrid and based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He implemented customer-facing freight strategies that improved freight billing integrity and customer satisfaction. Additionally, he fostered a continuous improvement culture focused on 5S and Lean principles, which enhanced efficiency and quality.
Career at KEMET Electronics Corporation
David Watkins had a significant tenure at KEMET Electronics Corporation, where he held multiple roles from 2016 to 2022. He started as a Logistics Coordinator and progressed to Logistics Manager and then Senior Manager of Americas Logistics and Supply Chain Governance. During his time there, he established a global end-to-end supply chain structure, which resulted in a $1.2 million reduction in freight costs in 2020. He also collaborated with cross-functional teams and global PLP companies to meet demand requirements and ensure inventory integrity.
Education and Expertise
David Watkins earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aviation Logistics from the University of North Texas, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in logistics and supply chain management, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Role at Amway
Prior to his time at KEMET Electronics Corporation, David Watkins worked at Amway as a Team Leader in Distribution from 2017 to 2018. This role was based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and involved overseeing distribution operations and team management.