Lead, Nike Logistics System

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The candidate for this role needs to able to coach and lead others, including those that do not directly report to them, by clearly communicating vision and purpose to drive value for Nike through Continuous Improvement. This role will require multi-faceted support of Distribution Operations & Capabilities through the continuous improvement journey, from workshop facilitation to daily metrics gathering to process mapping, all toward the goal of helping our Nike Athletes reach their peak performance

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Lead, Nike Logistics System is a key partner to Distribution Operations & Capabilities, planning future improvements to Distribution Center processes, systems, & material handling equipment.

This role is part of our Supply Chain Operations (SCO) function focused on driving benefits of scale and promoting a common strategic approach.  The Distribution + Nike Logistics System (NLS) team serves the operations teams across the geographies and is focused on three strategic accelerators:

Logistics Blueprint: One set of end-to-end conceptual designs across process, automation, and technology. 

Standard Playbook: One methodology with proactive solutions to keep work on time and in scope.

Operating Method (NLS): One shared culture promoting systems-thinking and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Support formulation of the NLS strategy for Logistics, cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, and coach functional business partners on our Operating Method.
• Sharp focus on connecting dots end-to-end in Logistics and beyond our Supply Chain.  
• Serve as a subject matter expert and coach for NLS principles, tools, and techniques to drive a culture of operational excellence within the Supply Chain team.
• Pinpoint improvement areas and set priorities by offering data-driven analyses on Distribution Center performance and processes.
• Utilize root cause analysis and lean process design principles to identify and eliminate waste and non-value-added activities across Logistics.
• Cross-functional collaboration in the wider SCO NLS community across geographies to benchmark, teach others, and learn from others.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels to drive alignment, foster collaboration, and ensure integrated execution of initiatives.
• Establish and maintain standards based on industry best practices to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Document, standardize, and enhance NLS tools and processes to ensure consistent application and effectiveness across the Supply Chain.
• Internally assess prioritized work, align teams around measurable KPIs, and clearly scope initiatives the Nike Logistics System (NLS) team will deploy to support.
• Independently assess progress, hold teams accountable to agreed up measurable KPIs, and professionally escalate where help is needed. 
• Validate initiatives post-implementation and build out communication feedback loop to senior leadership.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience / education.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Program Management, and/or Lean/Agile
• Proficiency of Lean and continuous improvement principles, with knowledge of the Toyota Production System as a plus.
• Travel can range from minimal up to 20% dependent on work required and Distribution Center(s) supported.
• The ability to communication vision and purpose.
• Thinks strategically.
• Strong formal / informal influencing attributes. 
• Experience with leadership, facilitation, and situational awareness.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Relevant experience managing and simplifying complexity.
• Experience working in team-oriented environments.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguity.
• Open to work in Beaverton in the Portland, OR metro area

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.