NIKE INC Hiring for Distribution Center Inventory Coach at Dallas, TX Full Time

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The NIKE, Inc. Supply Chain team is the engine that propels product around the world. Supply Chain experts ensure that every year, almost a billion units of footwear, apparel and equipment arrive at the right place, at the right time. To ensure this complex job goes off without a hitch, Supply Chain teams work with a network of more than 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores worldwide — making the impossible happen every single day.

The Distribution Center Inventory Coach drives compliance with internal and external financial accounting inventory policies through management of the team responsible for performing cycle counts and exception resolution for North America Supply Chain’s distribution facilities. This opportunity also involves leading the organization in actions that continuously improve and reduce net adjustments, gross adjustments and inventory shrinkage. In addition, the Inventory Coach coordinates the feedback processes for continuous improvement in the awareness and understanding of inventory accuracy performance and objectives throughout the organization, and focus the organization on identifying and correcting the causes of inventory inaccuracy.

The Distribution Center Coach works in a variety of roles including:

• Leading the team who performs physical inventory cycle counts & recounts, with the primary goal of ensuring accuracy inventory levels are maintained to improve customer satisfaction.
• Working with directly with your manager and peers to drive consistent inventory results across the organization.
• Assists Inventory Accounting and external Auditors to ensure efficient processes and controls are operating effectively.

Role Responsibilities

• Cycle Count Program in accordance with financial policy (50%):
• Administer the cycle count plan to ensure compliance with required count frequency and accuracy
• Supervise and report policy metrics internally and externally
• Managing, coaching, developing and directing team (25%)
• Monitor and lead all aspects of the correction of inventory discrepancies via cycle count & inventory adjustments which interface to the company’s financial records (10%)
• Support IC and cross-functional team assessments of unit adjustments and root cause (10%)
• Special projects as assigned (5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
• At least 3 years management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
• 3 plus years of experience leading employees required
• Working knowledge of automated distribution systems, departmental budgets, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• PC skills required, experience with Excel, Word, SAP, DCMS and Kronos would be a plus.
• Project management skills preferred.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, diligent to details, work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines required.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work as a team member, handle confidential matters in a professional manner, and lead and influence others to accomplish operational objectives.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills, ability to adopt and promote others’ ideas, empower employees, build and maintain working relationships and stay focused!
• Must understand and foster a diverse workforce.
• Able to work overtime with little or no notice before or after shift.
• Must have ability to access all areas of the warehouse and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.